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Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright has revealed what he plans to do with his prize money after winning the singing competition on Monday night.
The singer, 31, beat fellow finalists Amy Reeves and Denvah Baker-Moller to be crowned the 2024 winner, taking home $100,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia following his win, he admitted that everything still feels 'surreal'.
Dylan plans to treat his beloved wife Georgia and their two kids Piper, four, and Rivi, one, to a family holiday and said he wouldn't have won without their support.
'I want to take my wife and my two daughters on a holiday, maybe camping, and then I'll start writing more music and touring,' he said.
Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright has discussed what it has been like dealing with trolling on the show and revealed what he plans to do with his prize money
'It wouldn't have been possible without my wife, she made the process as smooth as possible for me.'
Dylan admitted it has been difficult dealing with online trolling, particularly following his win.
'It's been so hard, especially today. The other two girls [Amy and Denvah] have support, which I am so pleased for, but it's been difficult,' he explained.
'But that's reality TV, there's always going to be hate and people with something negative to say. It's a real shame. Some of the other contestants have had some really nasty things sent to them.'
He was quick to add he has also received lots of support online from his fans, and would prefer to focus on that rather than any negativity.
Dylan, a painter and decorator, also looked ahead to how his life is going to change and said he now plans to pursue music as a full-time career and tour Australia.
Dylan told Daily Mail Australia how it has been difficult dealing with online trolling, particularly following his win, as he spoke about receiving negative comments on social media
'I haven't stopped writing since this process began, I love Australia so I'm looking forward to touring the country. I'd love to perform in Nashville, Tennessee, too,' he said.
Dylan said it still hasn't sunk in he has been crowned the 2024 winner, especially since he has watched the show since he was a child.
'It's still sinking in, it's been so surreal, I think it will take a few weeks for it to properly sink in. [Amy and Denvah] are so incredible too, I'm a huge fan of their music,' he said.
'I watched Australian Idol as a kid, I've listened to the artists for years and played their songs at gigs and weddings. This year it was my last shot, as the cut-off is at 30, so I just decided to go for it!'
Dylan also reflected on reducing the usually
