Due to a recent injury and ongoing recovery, Vinny Shiu has stepped back from the 2025 final and will instead take part in the 2026 final. He is replaced by Al Nash, one of our semi-finalists with the next most audience and judge votes. Al has developed a huge following with his viral videos, amassing close to 100 million views with his videos. Book tickets to see Al and our other 11 finalists, Best Newcomer Roops and headliner, double Chortle award-winning star and MCA alumnus, Jazz Emu.
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