# Kesha from Jindabyne is your Australian Idol

> A Top 3 that pulled over a million votes, and $100,000 to start the career

Litty News · Australian Idol · 26 Oct 2026

Source: https://www.litty.com.au/news/australian-idol-kesha-winner

Jindabyne, she did it. Kesha, 21, won Australian Idol in a live grand final on Seven.

She beat Harlan and Kalani in a Top 3 vote of more than a million votes. She takes home $100,000 and a recording package.

## The road

From the first audition in February in front of Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands, all the way to the last song of the night.

## Our take

Harlan and Kalani pushed her all the way, and the final felt like it could have gone any direction. A million votes says Australia was paying attention.

Did you have Kesha from the first audition? Next season, you'll be able to prove it.

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