Marshall Hamburger’s Idol Triumph Leaves Australia Divided
So let’s talk about the moment that’s got everyone buzzing—Marshall Hamburger just took the crown as the winner of Australian Idol 2025 . And yeah, I know what you’re thinking—"What? Really?" Because that finale? That was a ride .
After an intense showdown between three powerhouse teens—Gisella Colletti, Iilysh Retallick, and Marshall himself—the nation held its breath as the votes came in. In the end, it was Marshall, the 19-year-old from Queensland, who walked away with the title, a $100,000 cash prize, and a record deal with Hive Sound Studios. And honestly, the guy was in shock. His face when his name was announced? Pure disbelief. He literally said, “What the hell is going on?” which, fair enough, summed up what half the viewers were feeling too.
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Now don’t get me wrong—Marshall gave an incredible final performance. He took us back to his audition piece, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police, and brought all the charisma and heart that earned him a place in the top three. The judges were vibing hard with him. Marcia Hines even said, “You’re ready to take on the world.” Huge praise.
But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room—Gisella. Viewers are furious she didn’t make it to the final two. I mean, she sang her soul out in a stunning purple dress, and her duet with Tina Arena? Chills. Actual chills. Fans were so sure she was going to win—or at the very least, battle it out in the top two. Social media lit up with comments like “GISELLA WAS ROBBED” and “Is this show even for real?” You could feel the collective gasp across the country when she was eliminated.
But here’s the silver lining: Tina Arena has already invited her to perform live in an upcoming show. So no, Gisella didn’t win the title, but she’s not going anywhere. And I think we’re all here for it. Her fans packed out a pub in Victoria Park to watch the finale, wearing handmade "Gisella" shirts, screaming and crying with pride. That kind of support doesn’t fade.
And then there’s Iilysh—another standout. She rocked a duet with Wolfmother and crushed You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette in her final solo round. Kyle Sandilands even said he could hear her on the radio right now . That’s high praise, especially in a season this stacked.
But in the end, the votes went to Marshall. And whether you’re team Gisella, Iilysh, or Marshall, there’s no denying it: this season of Australian Idol gave us some real talent, unforgettable moments, and a finale that’ll be talked about for years.
So yeah, congrats to Marshall. The dude stepped out of his shell, gave it everything, and won over Australia. We’ll see what he does next—but something tells me, this is just the beginning.
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