The Voice Australia 2025 Judges
To be honest, every time The Voice Australia announces its new coach lineup, there’s a temporary panic in my WhatsApp group. Who’s coming back? Who’s on a secret Euro-tour? This season, I had to scroll twice to make sure I hadn’t missed a name—I mean, there are three newbies, not counting Kate Miller-Heidke, who seems to have become the show’s anchor overnight. It’s like when your favorite café keeps changing the menu: a little confusing, but fun, too.
Kate Miller-Heidke
- Kate Miller-Heidke is holding down the fort—the only one sticking around from last year. There’s something kind of heartening about that. She’s not just “the opera-pop lady,” though that’s reason enough to brag. She represented Australia at Eurovision on a weird bendy pole (yes, you can find GIFs—trust me, I checked). This year, she feels like the team captain you actually want on your quiz night: a little nerdy, very creative, and always game for a weird musical challenge. Sometimes, when contestants get flustered, Kate has such gentle energy; it makes me want to join the singing just to get some notes from her.
Melanie C
- Mel C is here—yes, from the Spice Girls. It’s honestly surreal to see one-fifth of the group that soundtracked every school disco I ever sneaked into, judging singers trying to hit the big time. Melanie has the gutsy, upbeat vibe you’d expect—like if someone’s a bit off key, she’s just as likely to suggest running laps or a bit of power posing as technical advice. I saw her sneak a fist bump into a tense section last week. It cracked the tension like a dad joke at a wedding.
Ronan Keating
- Ronan’s back, too. Yeah, Boyzone Ronan. Australians seem to have adopted him; he’s married to an Aussie and drops local references every other sentence (sometimes it’s genuine, sometimes it’s almost too eager). His knack for pop ballad wisdom is legendary, and I’m convinced half the studio is secretly hoping he’ll break into “When You Say Nothing at All.” He’s competitive, sentimental, and occasionally cheeky. The banter with Mel is priceless—like siblings fighting over who gets the front seat.
Richard Marx
- Then there’s Richard Marx. You know those ‘80s anthems your parents still play on road trips—“Right Here Waiting” rings any bells? Having Richard in the red chair feels kind of surreal, like running into a rock legend at your local coffee shop. He’s chill, but not afraid to speak his mind; he nearly roasted Ronan about a pitchy note last week (it was all in good fun, thankfully). Marx drops musical wisdom but in a way that doesn’t make anyone feel silly. Actually, he kind of reminds me of a cool uncle—the kind that has stories but never dominates the conversation.
Some seasons, the judges play it safe. Not in 2025—there’s a bit of chaos, a few random song choices, and more than one instance of all four coaches accidentally talking at once.
The Voice Australia 2025 Host
Oh, did Sonia Kruger get replaced? Not a chance. Sonia Kruger is still running the show—gracefully, wittily, and occasionally wildly (sometimes her shoes look like they could start a runway revolution). If there’s a wardrobe malfunction or a coach spat, Sonia’s the glue and occasionally the referee. She has this vibe that makes every awkward moment on live TV seem intentional—if only we all had that superpower.
