The Voice winner Lachie Gill issues dire warning to future contestants

Lachie Gill revealed on Wednesday that becoming a successful performer is incredibly difficult – even if you’ve starred on a popular singing show.

The former Voice winner, 25, said because there are so many budding artists out there looking for their big break a singer really needs to stand out to get noticed.

‘People think if they’ve just won a TV show they are going to be a star. That is not how it works,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.

‘At the end of the day, there are so many artists out there and you have to be that little bit different to make people want to listen to you rather than someone else.’

The Melbourne native then said he had recently recorded an album’s worth of new songs and couldn’t wait to release them.

‘Got maybe 13 songs ready to go that we can put out so definitely want to get those out in a reasonable amount of time so people aren’t waiting months for a new song,’ he said. 

His warning ring true as while some singing show winners like Australian Idol’s Guy Sebastian have gone onto have successful musical careers, many others fade from the spotlight like The Voice’s 2021 winner Bella Taylor Smith.

Lachie was crowned the winner of The Voice Australia in June last year.

The former Voice winner, 25, said because there are so many budding artists out there looking for their big break a singer really needs to stand out to get noticed 

During the gripping grand finale episode, the Victorian won the $100,000 prize money and a recording contract with Universal Music Australia.

After host Sonia Kruger delivered the verdict, the former football player and P.E. teacher said he was ‘blown away’.

‘Oh my God! From the start, I just never, ever would have expected this. I’m just blown away. Thank you so much. Wow. Thank you,’ Lachie exclaimed.

His warning ring true as while some singing show winners like Australian Idol’s Guy Sebastian have gone onto have successful musical careers, many others fade from the spotlight like The Voice’s 2021 winner Bella Taylor Smith

Lachie’s coach, British songstress Rita Ora, praised him for his talent and thanked Australia for their support.

‘You did all of this. Australia, thank you, I love you. I feel like this is just the beginning for you. Congratulations. I’m so happy for you I can’t breathe!’ she gushed.

From the very start, Rita was determined to get the talented Lachie on her team, gushing he was in a ‘league of his own’. 

The pair performed Lady Gaga’s hit Always Remember Us This Way during the finale. 

Lachie’s coach on The Voice, British songstress Rita Ora (left), has praised him for his talent and thanked Australia for helping him win