The show that’s responsible for birthing some of this country’s mega pop stars has officially come to a close. Here’s who won Australian Idol 2026.
This article contains Australian Idol 2026 spoilers. You’ve been warned.
Finally down to its final three, it’s that time of the year when Australia crowns a new idol alongside judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hynes and Amy Shark.
This year’s big three consists of 18-year-old Harlan Goode, 21-year-old Kesha Oayda and 23-year-old Kalani Artis, and honestly, each finalist has their own flair, so the competition is bound to be a tight one!
So, to keep you up to date with the musical festivities, here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Idol 2026 winner.
Who is the Australian Idol 2026 winner?
After sorting through more than a million votes, the winner of Australian Idol 2026 is….
KESHA!!!!!!
She is our first female idol in 19 years.
Alongside Kesha’s newfound idol status, Harlan placed second with Kalani in third.
What is the prize for winning Australian Idol?
Alongside the title of literally being *the* Australian Idol, Kesha will cop $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios and a spot at a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing.
Oh, also, they get major access to some of the biggest events on Australia’s entertainment calendar, including the ARIAs and the Logies.
In 2025, Marshall Hamburger won the shebang, with Iilysh Terallick coming second and Gisella Colletti landing third.
Applications for next year’s Australian Idol are now open!!!
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