Alyssa Delpopolo, a 19-year-old music student from Sydney, emerged as the champion in the grand finale of The Voice Australia 2025. The live finale, held on Sunday night, saw an unprecedented all-female line-up with Alyssa competing against Cle Morgan, Bella Parnell, and Cassie Henderson. This marked the first such occurrence in the show’s fourteen-season history.
Delpopolo secured victory after earning the majority of public votes. She captivated the audience during the closing moments with her rendition of Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”. She followed this with a duet, “Lose You To Love Me” by Selena Gomez, alongside her coach Kate Miller-Heidke.
The Grand Finale Sets a Historic Stage
The Voice Australia aired its grand finale on Sunday, 2 November 2025. Four singers competed for the title. Delpopolo represented Team Kate Miller-Heidke. Bella Parnell competed for Richard Marx’s team, Cle Morgan for Ronan Keating, and Cassie Henderson for Team Melanie C.
This season’s grand finale became the first in franchise history with all female finalists. Each contestant performed a solo track, a duet with their coach, and participated in a group rendition of Candi Staton’s “You Got the Love”.
Sonia Kruger hosted the live broadcast at 7:00 pm. Viewer anticipation ran high after weeks of strong ratings, with up to 1,053,000 tuning in for earlier audition episodes. The show continued to deliver across the season, holding nightly ranks as high as fourth nationally.
The Crowning Moment and Audience Reception
Alyssa Delpopolo delivered her winning solo with “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Celine Dion. She joined Kate Miller-Heidke for the duet “Lose You To Love Me” by Selena Gomez. Her powerful performance resonated with both viewers and judges. The voting public chose Delpopolo as the winner. Kruger announced the result as the confetti fell and the crowd applauded.
Alyssa Delpopolo was in tears after the announcement
Delpopolo, reacting moments after her win, said, “It doesn’t feel real at all”. Miller-Heidke echoed this, sharing: “Australia loves you as much as I do, and I’m so thrilled. We did it!”
Delpopolo will receive a $100,000 cash reward and an all-inclusive recording development deal incorporating studio production, mixing, mastering and full A&R services.
Finalists’ Performances Highlight Talent and Diversity
Throughout the grand finale, each finalist brought distinctive stage presence. Cassie Henderson chose “Teenage Dirtbag” for her solo and performed “Bittersweet Symphony” with Melanie C. Bella Parnell delivered “Ain’t Nobody” and collaborated with Richard Marx on “Help”. Cle Morgan performed “What About Us” and partnered with Ronan Keating for “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”.
Cassie Henderson’s path to the finale included previous reality TV experience, having placed fifth in The X Factor New Zealand’s inaugural season. Cle Morgan previously participated in Australian Idol and appeared in Australian pop culture TV.
A Unique Journey – From Crowd to Champion
Delpopolo’s journey on The Voice stands out among past seasons. She attended earlier shows as a member of the televised audience. During a break, she sang from the seats, catching the attention of Kate Miller-Heidke and Ronan Keating, who invited her to audition. All four judges turned during her blind audition. Ronan blocked the other coaches from enlisting her for his team.
Delpopolo competed through the battle rounds and faced elimination, only to be brought back as a stolen contestant by Miller-Heidke. She progressed through knockouts and showdowns before claiming her spot in the live finale.
Coach’s Strategy and Support Vital to Victory
Kate Miller-Heidke celebrated her first grand final win as a coach. Her support proved instrumental in Delpopolo’s journey, offering guidance in song selection and performance strategy. Miller-Heidke spoke publicly about her pride: “We did it!” Delpopolo often credited Miller-Heidke’s mentoring throughout each competition stage.
Coaches Richard Marx, Ronan Keating, and Melanie C also provided direction for their team members through the progression of battles, knockouts, and live performances. Judges’ feedback highlighted contestants’ technical improvement and on-stage confidence across the season.
Alyssa with her coach, Kate Miller-Heidke
Viewer Engagement and National Impact
Season 14 sustained high engagement and consistent ratings. Blind audition episodes reached more than a million national viewers. The semi-finals drew nearly 800,000 viewers each. Heading into the finale, the anticipation grew as the show trended on social platforms, drawing attention for the historic all-female outcome.
The public vote, used only for the grand final, decided the winner. Producers highlighted the commitment to fairness, reminding audiences that coaches held no decision-making power in the result.
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Prize, Future Prospects and Recording Plans
Delpopolo immediately confirmed she would leave her retail job and focus solely on music. The recording deal includes album development and industry support, providing resources rarely offered to show winners. Delpopolo indicated she would begin work on original material and live performances within weeks.
In competition aftermath, she talked about inspiration and themes in her songwriting. She signalled an intent to draw from personal experience, aiming to connect with Australian listeners.
A Milestone for Female Artists and The Voice Franchise
With Delpopolo’s win, The Voice Australia achieved several firsts. Alyssa became the first contestant recruited directly from the audience to claim the title. She is the first to win after being eliminated and then stolen by another coach. The 2025 season will be remembered for its groundbreaking all-female finale line-up, reflecting Australia’s evolving music landscape and the growing prominence of female vocal talent.
The Voice continues to shape emerging artists while maintaining its position as a major national television event.
