From self-proclaimed nerd to national sensation, today’s guest captured hearts across the country with powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and a style that’s entirely his own. At just 19 years old, Marshall Hamburger has taken out the crown as the winner of Australian Idol 2025 — scoring a recording deal with Hive Sound Studios, $100,000 in prize money, and launching a whole new wave of excitement in Aussie music.
In this episode of TV Central: One on One, we sit down with Marshall to unpack the whirlwind of the past few months — the performances, the pressure, the passion — and what lies ahead for Australia’s newest star.
🎧 In this episode, we talk about:
- What it felt like the moment he was crowned Australian Idol 2025
- How a "nerd" ended up owning the national stage
- His bold 80s-inspired musical style and where it came from
- The unexpected turning point that made him chase music seriously
- His biggest artistic influences and how they shaped his sound
- What he’s been working on as a songwriter behind the scenes
- The most challenging and rewarding moments on Idol
- Life after the show — and what’s next
- How he plans to stay grounded in the spotlight
- Fun facts, fears, and what fans might not know about him
- What success really means to him now
An absolutely deserving winner, a future icon in the making — we can’t wait to see what’s next for Marshall Hamburger. And yes, we’re crossing fingers for a tour stop in Perth!
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