The Voice Australia 2025 Contestants
The contestants lighting up The Voice Australia 2025 have been a pretty energetic bunch—refreshingly diverse and never shy about putting their stories out there. There are teenagers singing with all the nervous charisma of garage band stars, seasoned pub performers who seem born to hold a mic, and a few totally unpredictable wildcard acts (yes, THR3PM from Perth, the boyband with a name that dares you to type it without spellcheck).
Some standouts kicked off with emotional backstories—like Cait Jamieson, who sang a country version of a Richard Marx tune for her late dad, and James Van Cooper, who nervously joked about his mum’s touring Spice Girls tribute show before belting out a soulful classic. (Kate Miller-Heidke wasn’t about to lose him; her Ultimate Block move remains the pettiest, most glorious moment I’ve seen this season).
Here's a flavor of the teams (and yes, it's as informal as the coaches’ banter):
Team Kate:
- Charlie O’Derry, Port Macquarie (17, pulls off an indie mood like he owns it)
- Amber Scates, Melbourne (smooth vocals, easygoing charm)
- Brenton Kneen, Cooroibah (surprisingly strong voice for karaoke night)
- James Van Cooper, Sydney (mum-approved rock—literally)
- Sienna Langenheim, Sydney (19, delivered one of those "why isn't she famous yet?" auditions)
Watch Sienna's performance that captivated the judges with her enchanting voice
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNc9FRquQeI/?hl=en
Team Richard:
- Jakamo Sharpe, Melbourne (the kind of guy who could probably out-cool your playlist)
- Bianka Jakovljevic, Sydney (16! Already making judges regret their life choices)
- Hailey J, Melbourne (19, and if you saw her Blind, you know about the goosebumps)
- THR3PM, Perth (boyband, triple the energy, perhaps triple the drama?)
- Rose Carleo, Blue Mountains (54, rocks out like she’s got a gig every weekend)
- Cait Jamieson, Bouldercombe (country soul and tender memories)
- Joseph Vuicakau, Western Sydney (steady, warm, and crowd-friendly)
Team Melanie C:
- Cassie Henderson, Christchurch (crosses the Tasman for talent)
- Gemma Hollingsworth, Melbourne (spunky and always ready for a challenge)
- XAZ, Melbourne (if you blinked, you missed the edge)
That was a Prada-powered moment. Gemma left the Coaches absolutely stunned
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQFE6cs6_9/?hl=en
Team Ronan:
- Milly Monk, Sunshine Coast (24, sings like she’s telling a story at every note)
- Mitchel Dormer, Brisbane (total control, easy stage manner)
- Chris Cobb, Sunshine Coast (my dad called him “real”, which is about the best you can get)
- Hunter Black, Sydney (young, hungry, and keeps the coaches on their toes)
- One more thing: every one of them is fighting for the $100,000 prize—plus the recording contract. That mix of nerves and hope? You can feel it in every shaky first note.
The Voice Judges 2025
The coaching panel this year is a cocktail of music royalty—each coach brings a slightly different brand of advice, dad jokes, or motivational decibels. The only familiar face? Kate Miller-Heidke, whose airy pop-operatic style has become a bit of a touchstone for contestants feeling the nerves. She’s back for her second season, now joined by three new heavyweights—all with competition pedigrees that would make any singing hopeful sweat.
Who’s who:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYjHSrTLdA/?hl=en
Kate Miller-Heidke: She’s the returning judge, still riffing on her Eurovision fame and that habit of mixing opera with pop. At times she’s playful as a puppy, at others she approaches critique with the seriousness of a principal at assembly—but she never feels distant, always rooting for passion over polish.
Melanie C: Yes, Sporty Spice herself. If you ever wanted to see a former Spice Girl debate vocal control with an Irish boy band superstar on live TV, this is the show for you. She’s charming, competitive (“There’s no way Ronan’s going to beat me,” she laughs), and cheerfully cutthroat—especially when it comes to locking in the powerhouses.
Ronan Keating: Boyzone frontman, Irish balladeer, and serial talent show judge. He’s warm, quick to offer anecdotes about scribbling lyrics in hotel rooms, and a mastermind of the emotional save. I swear, he could persuade a wallflower to belt out an Elton John ballad.
Richard Marx: American singer-songwriter, Grammy winner, collaborator with music legends, and a man whose voice has probably played in a supermarket somewhere whenever you’ve felt inexplicably nostalgic. He blends Hollywood polish with a grounded, dad-next-door vibe. If you’re looking for advice on building a hit, this is your guy.
Where to Watch The Voice Australia?
Watch The Voice Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus at 7pm.
