Seven’s The Voice crowned its winner last night and PE teacher Lachie Gill won, however, social media has erupted with disappointment that a “white man” took the top prize.
Interestingly, Gill beat out, Thando Sikwila, Jordan Tavita and Faith Sosene – all incredible talents and now people on social media are sharing their disappointment that a white man ended up with the most votes.
Particularly, because the other three finalists were diverse and incredibly talented.
https://twitter.com/SalamTol9/status/1530866595765309440
OF FUCKING COURSE THE GENERIC WHITE MAN WINS #TheVoiceAU
— Naminaz (@Naminazina) May 29, 2022
Not happy at all with the result on @TheVoiceAU you had 3 amazing singers with beautiful voices and the white guy with an average voice wins please make it make sense #TheVoiceAU
— DonskiJazz (@DonskiJazz) May 29, 2022
Really bad, 3 people if colour with incredible voices and the one white guy with tge average voice wins. Well done Australia providing yet again if you aren't white you can't win #TheVoiceAU
— 💧 Jenny Mul (@jenharl) May 29, 2022
Well… that was a waste of time – 3 incredible singers of colour, & the mediocre white guy with a mo won 🤬
#TheVoice #TheVoiceAU— Caro Line (@craftycaro1971) May 29, 2022
Australia….are you okay? No offense but LACHIE? #TheVoiceAU pic.twitter.com/s07ToAsNPQ
— Martha 🇿🇼 (@marthachantelle) May 29, 2022
Of course, Gill’s win comes off the back of people in general pushing for more diverse representation on their Australian television screens, so while Gill’s definitely got an incredible voice and is a clear talent, these conversations are also worth having.
While you may not agree with the internet’s take on Gill’s win, it is nice to see this kind of discourse erupting online.
