Overview
- Kesha Oayda was crowned in Tuesday's live results show, topping finalists Harlan Goode and Kalani Artis.
- The prize includes $100,000, a Hive Sound Studios recording package, a Sony Music Publishing songwriting camp and marketing support from The Annex, and she says she will put the money into her music.
- Channel 7 reported the broadcast reached about 1.9 million viewers across Seven and 7plus with more than one million votes.
- Finale performances featured duets with Vanessa Amorosi, Pete Murray and Anthony Callea, and Oayda released an Idol Collection of her season performances after the win.
- The show now prioritizes studio access, songwriting and marketing support over an automatic record deal to help winners build a professional launch.