Podcast | Kyle Shilling (Dancing with the Stars) – Dancing with the Stars 2025 has officially wrapped, and what a sensational finale it was. After weeks of dazzling routines, celebrity surprises, and high-stakes eliminations, it was Home and Away star Kyle Shilling who emerged victorious, taking home the mirrorball trophy in one of the most memorable finales in the show’s history.
Dancing alongside professional partner Lily Cornish, Kyle brought the audience to tears—and to their feet—with a deeply personal and powerful final performance.
The routine, set to “Native Tongue”, fused contemporary dance with cultural storytelling and even featured Kyle playing the didgeridoo live on stage.
Judge Helen declared it “one of the best performances” she’s ever seen on the show, and it earned a perfect score from the panel. But beyond the glitter and gold, Kyle’s win was also one with heart—he secured $20,000 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, a cause close to his heart.
In this exclusive podcast interview with TV Central, Kyle Shilling opens up about the road to the finale, the meaning behind that final performance, and what’s next in his already impressive career.
🎧 In This Episode of TV Central: One on One, Kyle Shilling Talks About:
- The preparation and emotion behind his powerful final performance with Lily Cornish
- The personal story behind the “Native Tongue” routine and why it was so important to him
- His early life journey, leaving home at 17 to pursue dance and turning away from a difficult path
- His twin brother Jesse, and growing up being the “less famous” twin
- The highs and surprises of his Dancing with the Stars experience
- Working with Lynne McGranger on Home and Away and her legacy ahead of Irene’s farewell
- What’s next for his character on Home and Away
- Where he wants to go next, with acting, dancing, and music all in his creative arsenal
Kyle’s final performance wasn’t just a competition piece—it was a cultural moment. His passion, vulnerability, and artistic expression resonated with viewers across the country.
“While it was deeply personal for you,”
– host Aaron Ryan told Kyle,
“it resonated far beyond the dancefloor… it connected with audiences across the country.”
Kyle Shilling continues to inspire as both a performer and a voice for Indigenous representation in mainstream media—and if this season of Dancing with the Stars is anything to go by, he’s just getting started.
📺 Catch Kyle on Home and Away, Monday to Thursday at 7pm on Seven and 7plus.
Link to 7plus HERE
Link to Kyle Shilling Instagram HERE
Note: This was a phone interview so apologies for the lack of quality
Thank to Jono Lister at Seven for organising this podcast
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing With The Stars on Channel 7 premieres 15 June – Stars shine bright. The ultimate dancefloor battle kicks off 15 June.
Get ready to shine, shimmer, and salsa! Dancing With The Stars is back, lighting up the screen with glitzy spray tans, sparkling sequins, and the electrifying energy of the ballroom when the new season premieres Sunday, 15 June on Seven and 7plus.
Twelve brand-new celebrities are trading their day jobs for the dance floor in the ultimate fish out of water experience.
The below media kit has all the details ahead of the season premiere, including Q&As with the celebrities revealing who feels most at home on the dance floor and which star is the ultimate dancing threat.
Hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, this season promises glitz, glamour, and show-stopping routines as the stars put their best foot forward, all in support of the star’s chosen charities.
After weeks of intense rehearsals, they’ll step into the spotlight to impress the all-star judging panel: Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess, and Mark Wilson.
Who will Australia decide deserves the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2025? Let the battle for ballroom glory begin!
The Dancing With The Stars 2025 line-up:
· Brittany Hockley – Radio and podcast host
· Felicity Ward – Comedian
· Harry Garside – Olympic boxer
· Karina Carvalho – 7NEWS presenter
· Kyle Shilling – Home and Away actor
· Mia Fevola – Brand influencer and model
· Michael Usher – 7NEWS presenter
· Osher Günsberg – TV host and podcaster
· Rebecca Gibney – Actor
· Shaun Micallef – TV comic
· Susie O’Neill – Olympic legend
· Trent Cotchin – AFL champion
Dancing With The Stars is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand from a format created by the BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.
Kyle Shilling in pictures
