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Perth Now
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Shock win in Dancing With The Stars finale
Home And Away's Kyle Shilling has walked away as winner of this year's Dancing With The Stars. On Monday, the actor took home the grand Mirror Ball trophy, alongside dance partner Lily Cornish. The pair left the judges and viewers impressed with a performance to Mo'ju's Native Tongue, with Kyle playing the didgeridoo. The powerful piece earned a perfect score, with Helen calling it 'one of the best performances' she's ever seen on any series of the show. A humbled Kyle said: 'I'm feeling mixed emotions as it's come to an end. We built such a strong family here and you can see all the beautiful people behind us. 'It's amazing to be able to stand here and hold this trophy, knowing all the hard work we put in has paid off.' Home And Away's Kyle Shilling has taken home the Mirror Ball trophy in the Dancing With The Stars finale. Credit: Seven Kyle was awarded $20,000 for his chosen charity, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. On the night, Felicity Ward and Aric Yegudkin were first to take the floor, bursting out with a high-energy mix of quickstep and lindy hop. Helen Richey praised Felicity for always giving it her all, calling her a joy to watch. Michael Usher and Natalie Lowe followed with a routine that showcased all the Latin flair he had picked up throughout the series. Mark Wilson told Michael he should be proud of his efforts week after week. Trent Cotchin and Jess Raffa delivered an emotional contemporary routine that Craig Revel Horwood described as strong and layered, with 'a bit of everything'. Brittany Hockley and Craig Monley brought heartfelt emotion to their dance, which was dedicated to Brittany's husband. The routine ended with Brittany signing 'thank you' in Auslan to Craig, who is deaf in his right ear. Sharna Burgess called it 'stunning' and praised Brittany's transformation into a true dancer. Closing the competition with showbiz flair, Shaun Micallef and Ash-Leigh Hunter performed a musical theatre-style show dance that lit up the ballroom. Sharna said the 'entertainment was through the roof' and watching it was 'spectacular'. As the studio audience awaited the final result, they were treated to an unforgettable live performance from Grammy Award winner and The Voice coach Richard Marx, who sang his classic hit Right Here Waiting and his new single Magic Hour. After the audience vote, the final two couples were revealed: Kyle and Lily and Shaun and Ash-Leigh. See the leaderboard: Final leaderboard for the night: Kyle Shilling and Lily Cornish: 40 Shaun Micallef and Ash-Leigh Hunter: 37 Trent Cotchin and Jess Raffa: 35 Felicity Ward and Aric Yegudkin: 33 Brittany Hockley and Craig Monley: 32 Michael Usher and Natalie Lowe: 28
News.com.au
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Dancing With The Stars 2025 winner revealed after ‘extraordinary' final dance
The winner of this year's season of Dancing With The Stars was announced during Monday's grand finale, with hosts Sonia Kruger and Chris Brown revealing the winners to be … Home and Away star Kyle Shilling and his dance partner, Lily Cornish. The pair had earned a perfect score of 40 from the judges during the finale, beating out second-place-getters Shaun Micallef and his dance partner Ash-Leigh Hunter, who scored 37. Shilling and Cornish had wowed the judges with a cultural performance to Mo'ju's Native Tongue, with Kyle playing the didgeridoo live. Judge Helen Richey called it 'one of the best performances' she's ever seen on any series of the show. A former member of Bangarra Dance Theatre, soap star Kyle is a descendant of the Widjubal clan in the Bundjalung Nation. And it seemed viewers were just as happy with the result: For once, the winner of Dancing With The Stars appeared to be a completely non-controversial pick in the eyes of fans of the show. Instagram posts announcing the winner last night were flooded with supportive comments from viewers congratulating the pair, and raving about their spectacular final dance. 'I knew you'd win. Did such an amazing job,' one wrote. Another viewer called the pair's final performance 'extraordinary and spiritual.' 'That wasn't just a performance — it was a powerful expression of culture, love, and pride. You brought your whole heart and honoured your roots in such a moving, authentic way,' another viewer raved. 'This has to be the most powerful performance I've ever seen on Dancing With The Stars,' another fan declared. 'Cried. Goosebumps. Spectacular,' commented another. One other viewer suggested Shilling's 'didgeridoo skills need to be showcased on Home & Away.' A 'humbled' Kyle said after the win that he was feeling 'mixed emotions' as it meant his time on the show had come to an end. 'We built such a strong family here and you can see all the beautiful people behind us. It's amazing to be able to stand here and hold this trophy, knowing all the hard work we put in has paid off,' he said. Shilling was awarded $20,000 for his chosen charity, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The final leaderboard for the night: Kyle Shilling and Lily Cornish: 40 Shaun Micallef and Ash-Leigh Hunter: 37 Trent Cotchin and Jess Raffa: 35 Felicity Ward and Aric Yegudkin: 33 Brittany Hockley and Craig Monley: 32
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dancing With The Stars Australia 2025 winner announced in nail-biting finale
After eight weeks of show-stopping performances, glamorous outfits, and the occasional tense interaction with the judges, this year's season of Dancing With The Stars officially came to an end on Monday night. The grand finale saw six celebrity contestants hitting the dance floor one last time, with Brittany Hockley, Felicity Ward, Kyle Shilling, Michael Usher, Shaun Micallef, and Trent Cotchin all vying for the coveted mirrorball trophy. Once the judges' scores were combined with the votes from the live studio audience, it was revealed that Home and Away star Kyle Shilling and comedian and actor Shaun Micallef were the top two contestants. The public then voted for their favourite performance, before hosts Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown announced the winner. RELATED: Dancing With The Stars' Harry Garside reveals 'intense' moment that never aired Dancing With The Stars' Sonia Kruger left stunned after racy remark: 'Freak' Dancing With The Stars fans shocked as Channel 7's $100,000 gamble backfires In the end, it was Kyle Shilling and his partner Lily Cornish who were crowned this year's Dancing With The Stars champions. 'I'm feeling mixed emotions, as it's come to an end,' he said. 'We built such a strong family here and you can see all the beautiful people behind us. It's amazing to be able to stand here and hold this trophy, knowing all the hard work we put in has paid off.' This marks Lily's second Dancing With The Stars win after she took home the mirrorball trophy alongside Grant Denyer in 2022. Kyle's 'exceptional' finale performance Kyle was one of the most consistent performers this season and received a perfect score of 40 from the judges in his third week. The actor was also given top marks for his freestyle performance in the grand finale honouring his First Nation's culture, which the judges described as 'exceptional'. 'I really loved the way you honoured your culture, I thought it was just so beautiful,' Helen Richey said. 'I've been on this show from the very, very beginning. [That was] one of the best performances I've ever seen. It touched me like that, so thank you.' Watch Kyle Shillings' grand finale performance here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dancing With The Stars Australia (@dancingau) Do Dancing With The Stars winners receive prize money? Similar to other star-studded reality shows, Dancing With The Stars' champions win money for their chosen charity. Kyle's victory raises funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, which provides access to books and literacy programs for Indigenous children and allows them to have a proper education growing up. SHOP: 💁♀️ Two-minute product that works wonder on brows in 28 days 🏉 Rugby fan's huge airport surprise after landing in Sydney: 'Surreal' 💄 Aussie brand's 'near perfect' dupe of $70 cult product wows for half the price Meanwhile, it was leaked earlier in the season that Kyle was reportedly paid $27,000 to take part in the competition. This is compared to his co-stars Rebecca Gibney, Osher Günsberg, and Shaun Micallef, who were all rumoured to be earning $100,000 for their appearance on the Channel 7 reality show.
Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dancing with the Stars winner revealed: Unlikely champion beats fan favourites in shock Grand Finale result
Kyle Shilling has walked away from the Dancing with the Stars Grand Finale with the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Home and Away actor Kyle was crowned champion alongside his dance partner Lily Cornish on Monday night. Kyle Shilling and Lily Cornish stunned the room with a deeply moving cultural performance to Mo'ju's Native Tongue, with Kyle playing the didgeridoo live. The powerful piece earned a perfect score, with Helen calling it 'one of the best performances' she's ever seen on any series of the show. 'I'm feeling mixed emotions, as it's come to an end,' Kyle said after his win. 'We built such a strong family here and you can see all the beautiful people behind us,' he continued. 'It's amazing to be able to stand here and hold this trophy, knowing all the hard work we put in has paid off.' Kyle was awarded $20,000 for his chosen charity, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The fabulous finale began with a dazzling group performance from the professional dancers and the six grand finalists, set to Marcia Hines' 1970s anthem You. First to take the floor was Felicity Ward and Aric Yegudkin, bursting out with a high-energy mix of quickstep and lindy hop. Helen Richey praised Felicity for always giving it her all, calling her a joy to watch. Michael Usher and Natalie Lowe followed with a routine that showcased all the Latin flair he had picked up throughout the series. Mark Wilson told Michael he should be proud of his efforts week after week. Trent Cotchin and Jess Raffa delivered an emotional contemporary routine that Craig Revel Horwood described as strong and layered, with 'a bit of everything'. Brittany Hockley and Craig Monley brought heartfelt emotion to their dance, which was dedicated to Brittany's husband. The routine ended with Brittany signing 'thank you' in Auslan to Craig, who is deaf in his right ear. Sharna Burgess called it 'stunning' and praised Brittany's transformation into a true dancer. Closing the competition with showbiz flair, Shaun Micallef and Ash-Leigh Hunter performed a musical theatre-style show dance that lit up the ballroom. Sharna said the 'entertainment was through the roof' and watching it was 'spectacular'. As the studio audience awaited the final result, they were treated to an unforgettable live performance from Grammy Award winner and The Voice coach Richard Marx, who sang his classic hit Right Here Waiting and his new single Magic Hour. After the audience vote, the final two couples were revealed: Kyle and Lily, and Shaun and Ash-Leigh. Then, in a spectacular finish, hosts Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown announced Kyle and Lily as the 2025 Dancing With The Stars champions.
Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dancing With The Stars shock as fan favourite is eliminated in emotional semi-final - and the celebrities headed for the Grand Finale are revealed
Dancing With The Stars delivered a bombshell elimination on Monday night as fan favourite Mia Fevola was sensationally sent packing during the second semi-final. Despite a near-flawless foxtrot with partner Gustavo Viglio, the glamorous model and influencer fell short of a spot in the Grand Finale after the judges' scores were combined with the studio audience vote. The result stunned viewers, with Mia delivering a heartfelt farewell as she reflected on her journey: 'My confidence has grown so much, and I'm proud of how far I've come as a dancer. 'It's been the best experience of my life, honestly. The production, the cast, and my partner. It unlocked a part of me... it's been amazing.' Her emotional exit means Felicity Ward, Kyle Shilling, and Shaun Micallef will now join Michael Usher, Brittany Hockley, and Trent Cotchin in Monday night's star-studded Grand Finale. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Home and Away star Kyle Shilling kicked off the show with a high-energy, country-themed quickstep alongside Lily Cornish. After earning a perfect score last week, Kyle had big shoes to fill, but a few stumbles left him frustrated. Still, the judges awarded him 29 points and encouraged him not to be so hard on himself. Next up, comedian Felicity Ward wowed the crowd with a fiery salsa with partner Aric Yegudkin. Bursting with energy, Felicity lit up the dance floor and scored an impressive 33 points, topping the leaderboard for the night. Then came Fevola, who delivered a technically brilliant foxtrot. The judges praised her precision, though Craig Revel Horwood urged her to dig deeper emotionally. Her score of 31 wasn't enough to carry her through. Finally, Shaun Micallef closed out the show with a cha-cha full of quirks, charm, and horse-inspired dance moves. His signature humour had the ballroom in stitches, earning him 30 points and a spot in the finale. Felicity Ward, Kyle Shilling, and Shaun Micallef will now join Michael Usher, Brittany Hockley, and Trent Cotchin in Monday night's star-studded Grand Finale. All pictured Before the nail-biting results were revealed, viewers were treated to a spectacular group number from the Brent Street dancers. On Sunday night, the show said goodbye to Olympic boxer Harry Garside, who was eliminated just short of making it to the finals. Harry opened the show with a steamy Mad Max-inspired Tango. While the judges agreed the style wasn't his strongest, they praised his effort and commitment to the performance before scoring him 20 points. With the audience vote combined with the judges' scores, it was Harry and his partner Siobhan Power who were sent home, just short of making the top five. Reflecting on his journey, Harry said: 'It's been so much fun. It's such an amazing process. 'To share this with Siobhan, and to learn how to dance from her, like how cool is that? So fingers crossed it helps my boxing, I'm sure it will.'
