The 24-year-old Victorian might have a background in AFL and P.E. teaching, but he definitely has the makings of a star, with a Freddie Mercury-esque look and style, and an amazing voice to match.

Last night, he became the 11th person to win the show by popular vote, after two amazing performances in the grand finale.

“I’m absolutely still riding this high and this wave of everything that happened,” an excitable Lachie tells WHO over the phone.

“It was incredibly special, you know, to share it with my family and friends and just to see all the love and messages coming my way is just crazy,” he said.