Australian Idol on Channel 7 meet Jacinta – Australian Idol’s most unique voice yet. Forklift driver on the rise after stellar audition.
Get ready for Australian Idol’s most unique voice yet when the superstar series returns on Monday, 2 February on Seven and 7plus.
Jacinta, 25, a forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, has raw talent and emotional authenticity but is plagued by uncertainty.
“I was not born a confident human,”
– she said.
“It’s something I’ve been questioning – whether I am good enough or whether I’m cut out for this.”
Despite her self-doubt, Jacinta’s ambition and belief in her own potential are front and centre as she steps into the national spotlight.
“I know deep down I can be the next Australian Idol. I’ve got something different, unique and I’m ready for the world to see it.”
Supported by her family, Jacinta is now ready to share her voice.
With the bar set higher than ever, Australian Idol 2026 is shaping up to be the toughest season yet, as judges Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands search for an Idol with the full package of talent, presence, and star quality.
Expect powerful performances, emotional journeys and the discovery of extraordinary new talent as the judges leave no stone unturned to find the next Australian Idol.
Australian Idol – Starts Monday, 2 February on Seven and 7plus
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Australian Idol on Channel 7 meet Jacinta



























