Kesha Oayda

Kesha Oayda is an Australian singer and songwriter who won the eleventh season of Australian Idol in 2026. She officially won the title in April 2026, taking home the $100,000 prize and recording studio package with Hive Sound Studios. Additionally Oayda will receive marketing and social media support from The Annex, and VIP tickets to events including the 2025 ARIA Music Awards and the Logie Awards of 2026.

Early life Oayda grew up in Jindabyne, Australia. After winning Idol in 2026 she said to a Snowy Mountains tourism site, "It was pretty special having skiing as a school sport from such a young age and spending whole days and weekends on the snow – that's something I never took for granted. It's such a rare opportunity, especially in Australia."

Career 2026: Australian Idol In 2026, Oayda auditioned for the eleventh season of Seven Network's singing competition Australian Idol with the song "Die with a Smile". Oayda was officially revealed to be the winner on 14 April 2026.

Oayda's The Idol Collection album was released on 17 April 2026, featuring ten songs she performed on the show and the top 12 performance of "All Night Long". The album debuted at number 31 on the ARIA Album chart.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions AUS The Idol Collection Released: 17 April 2024 Label: 19 Recordings 31