Reuben De Melo Crowned The Voice Australia Winner, Securing $100,000 and Recording Contract
Reuben De Melo was crowned the winner of The Voice Australia in the grand finale, securing a recording contract and $100,000 in prize money. On LeAnn Rimes' team, he stunned the audience with his finale performance of "House Of The Rising Sun." Rimes expressed immense pride in Reuben's journey, highlighting his extraordinary talent.
The Voice Australia concluded its thrilling season with a grand finale on Sunday night, where Reuben De Melo emerged as the champion of the popular singing competition. His victory not only secured him a recording contract but also a cash prize of $100,000.
Reuben De Melo's Emotional Victory
Reuben De Melo, a contestant on LeAnn Rimes' team, expressed his disbelief upon receiving the news of his win. Host Sonia Kruger announced the results, and Reuben exclaimed, "I never thought I'd get this far, this is crazy." His victory was celebrated by Rimes, who expressed her pride in his achievement, stating, "You deserve every bit of this moment and I'm so honoured that I could be on this journey with you. You are incredible."
The Grand Finale Performances
In addition to the title, Reuben received a unique music masterclass and an industry recording development package. His final performance of "House Of The Rising Sun" by The Animals left the coaches in awe, with Kate Miller-Heidke calling it "exceptional." Rimes added, "I can't stop smiling. You just gave it your all. That was just insane," before joining Reuben for a heartfelt duet of Coldplay's "Fix You."
Reuben's Journey on The Voice Australia
Reuben captivated audiences and judges alike from his very first Blind Audition. LeAnn Rimes was eager to have him on her team and utilized her Ultimate Block to secure his spot. She remarked, "I knew as soon as he opened his mouth, and I heard him sing. There was just so much feeling there. There was no way I was letting any of the other coaches get to him before I did."
