'It's an Honour': 'The Voice' Gears up for First Ever All-female Final

The Voice Australia will make history this weekend when it showcases an all-female face off for this season's grand finale.

“I don’t think The Voice has ever had an all-female final,” Bella Parnell from Team Richard, told Mediaweek.

“It’s incredible, and it’s such an honour to be part of that.”

Parnell said the milestone feels especially significant for what it represents in the wider music landscape.

“It says so much about the incredible female talent in Australia right now.”

As the competition reaches its final stage, Parnell reflects on the strong bond formed between the four finalists Cassie, Cle, and Alyssa describing the atmosphere backstage as one of genuine support and friendship.

“We’ve all become really close, cheering each other on,” she said. “It’s special to share this moment with them. There’s such a strong sense of belonging and friendship between us,” she said.

While the energy behind the scenes is warm, Sunday’s finale will still crown just one winner, who will take home $100,000 and the title of The Voice Australia 2025 champion.

Parnell recognises the strength of her fellow contestants.

“They’re all so different, unique, and brilliant in their own ways. Alyssa’s voice is unbelievable, Cassie’s stage presence is magnetic, and Cle has so much emotion and soul – she’s so cool,” she said.

Despite the pressure, Parnell says the group is keeping the experience in perspective.

“We’re trying not to view it as a competition – more as an opportunity to have fun together and celebrate what we’ve achieved,” she said.

Win or lose, Parnell says she feels nothing but gratitude for how far she’s come from that nerve-racking first audition to making it all the way to the grand finale.

“Looking back, it’s honestly very surreal. I still remember the exact moment I walked into my Blind Audition – I was beyond nervous,” she said.

“I remember turning to my sister just a few minutes before walking onto the stage, asking if she thought I was good enough to turn a chair.”

Now, standing among the top four finalists, Bella describes the experience as a true full-circle moment.

“I came in with no expectations, and to be standing here now feels unreal,” she reflected.

And she’s not slowing down once the finale wraps.

“I’ve been writing a lot of original music and working with a producer to build out an EP,” she revealed.

Parnell says she’s overwhelmed by the love and support she’s received throughout the competition and wants to give everything she has in the grand finale, hoping to truly move the audience.

“I want people to remember me as someone who led with heart. I’ve never tried to be perfect, because I’m far from it, but I’ve always aimed to sing songs that make people feel something – whether that’s joy, sadness, or nostalgia.”

“I just want to connect people through music.”