Jaymon Bob arrived on the Australian Idol 2025 scene in Episode 2 of the auditions, and it didn’t take long for the judges to take notice. His cover of If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks had them (and us) hooked from the first note.
When Australian Idol host Ricki-Lee Coulter asked if he was any good, his dad casually replied, “he goes alright.” Boy, was that an understatement.
What else do we know about Jaymon outside of Australian Idol — apart from the fact that the 22-year-old used to sport a very different look. Let’s dive in!
He wants to inspire other young, Indigenous kids
Jaymon is a proud Aboriginal man from Darumbal Country, growing up in Rockhampton, Queensland. During his Idol introduction, he spoke about his upbringing.
“I’m very rich with culture. And I’m very lucky to have such a knowledge of my culture,” he said.
Now, he hopes to be a positive influence for young Indigenous kids, encouraging them to pursue what they love.
“I loved growing up as a young, Indigenous kid, and I’d love to inspire other young, Indigenous kids,” Jaymon added.
Country music played a big role in his childhood, but he’s also drawn to R&B and soul and hopes to explore those genres as he develops his sound.
He quit his job to pursue music
By day, Jaymon works as a handyman for a local business. However, his passion for music has been growing, and for the past two years, he’s been taking it seriously, and giving it a “red hot crack,” as he stated during his auditions.
Auditioning for Idol was a leap of faith, which he took for himself and his family. “I want to inspire other kids to chase their dreams and give everything a crack,” he shared.
Jaymon’s even been documenting his journey. In January 2025, he uploaded his first vlog to YouTube, Episode 1: I Quit My Job to Pursue Music, where he explains that he left a stable apprenticeship to chase his dream of a career in music.
And yes, he used to have long hair!
If you’ve only seen Jaymon on Idol, you might not know he used to have long hair.
He’s since gone for a fresh, shorter look. But let’s be real, he pulls off both.
