'In a way, I did win': Iilysh has eyes on hitting the road in promised van

'In a way, I did win': Iilysh has eyes on hitting the road in promised van

From Culcairn to Australian Idol's runner-up, Iilysh Retallick shares her rollercoaster experience and musical aspirations.

Take that van and keep your rock dreams rolling Iilysh ... 'cause two out of three ain't bad

Springboard to success … Culcairn teenager Iilysh Retallick was runner-up in Monday night’s Australian Idol grand finale with Marshall Hamburger crowned the winner and Gisella Colletti in third place. Photo: Channel 7. I have to confess, I’m an Australian Idol tragic. Each year the reality television singing series cranks up again and that’s Sunday and Monday evenings out for social interaction as my two young daughters and I sit glued to the co…