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Australian Idol

4.2·2003 - now·2h 0m·11S·returning

10 Seven Network

Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.

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Australian Idol

2003 - now·2h 0m·11 Seasons·returning

10 Seven Network

Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.

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The first season of Australian Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on Network Ten for 19 weeks in the latter half of 2003. The judges were Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.

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E1 · The Premiere

Jul 27, 2003

In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko in major cities around Australia. The picked 75 auditioners with talent to move on to the next round.

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E2 · From The Top 75 to the Top 40

Aug 3, 2003

The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their groups a dedicated song. After three days of practise, each group showed their skills to Mark, Marcia and…

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E3 · The Top 40

Aug 4, 2003

Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, the public will begin voting for who they believe should be the first 'Australian Idol'.

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E4 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

Aug 10, 2003

The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!

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E5 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Aug 11, 2003

We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!

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E6 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

Aug 17, 2003

The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?

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E7 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Aug 18, 2003

The top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by the Australian public to be in the fianl 12.

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E8 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

Aug 24, 2003

The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.

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E9 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Aug 25, 2003

Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ryan and Jennifer have been voted by the Australian public to join the top 12? Find out in this episod…

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E10 · The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

Aug 26, 2003

Today you meet some of the interesting, strange and just plain bad, auditions in this one-off special showcasing some fine and not so fine auditions!

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E11 · Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

Aug 31, 2003

It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!

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E12 · Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

Sep 1, 2003

The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight performers (Mary, Michelle, Costa, Brielle, Levi, Cle, Brandon and Lauren) which two are progressing to th…

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E13 · Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

Sep 7, 2003

The last group of eight top 40 contestants perform to win their spot in the top 10. Who will be the final two? It's all up to the Australian public.

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E14 · Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

Sep 8, 2003

Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either Alex, Anton, Ben, Marcus, Paulini, Robert, Courtney or Stu. Find out which of these singers have mad…

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E15 · Wildcard: Judge's Choice

Sep 14, 2003

The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two people will be selected - one by the judges and one by the Australian voting public. Who will it be?

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E16 · Wildcard: Live Verdict

Sep 15, 2003

Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions left in the finals! The judges will choose one person, while the viewers will choose the other!

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E17 · Performance 1: The 70's

Sep 21, 2003

Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!

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E18 · Performance 1: Verdict

Sep 22, 2003

Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.

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E19 · Inside Idol #1

Sep 25, 2003

Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.

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E20 · Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

Sep 28, 2003

Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!

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E21 · Performance 2: Verdict

Sep 29, 2003

Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!

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E22 · Inside Idol #2

Oct 2, 2003

This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.

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E23 · Performance 3: Aussie Made

Oct 5, 2003

Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?

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E24 · Performance 3: Verdict

Oct 6, 2003

Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?

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E25 · Inside Idol #3

Oct 9, 2003

What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.

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E26 · Performance 4: The 80's

Oct 12, 2003

Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!

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E27 · Performance 4: Verdict

Oct 13, 2003

Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!

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E28 · Up Close & Personal

Oct 14, 2003

Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.

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E29 · Inside Idol #4

Oct 16, 2003

Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.

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E30 · Performance 5: R&B/Soul

Oct 19, 2003

The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star, international R&B star Usher will be guesting on this episode.

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E31 · Performance 5: Verdict

Oct 20, 2003

Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!

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E32 · Inside Idol #5

Oct 23, 2003

Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.

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E33 · Performance 6: Big Band

Oct 26, 2003

How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?

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E34 · Performance 6: Verdict

Oct 27, 2003

Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!

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E35 · Inside Idol #6

Oct 30, 2003

Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competition, picking songs for the 60's show and see Mark Holden sing at his old high school.

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E36 · Performance 7: The 60's

Nov 2, 2003

Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!

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E37 · Performance 7: Verdcict

Nov 3, 2003

Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is the last night for Cosima, Guy or Shannon?

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E38 · Inside Idol #7

Nov 6, 2003

Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.

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E39 · Performance 8: Contestants Choice

Nov 9, 2003

As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!

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E40 · Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

Nov 10, 2003

This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australian Idol contestant! Go behind the scenes with Quentin in his quest to get on the stage!

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E41 · Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

Nov 13, 2003

If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing of Shannon and Guy's performances of their own choice of song, plus their versions of the song that…

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E42 · Showdown Tour

Nov 16, 2003

Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!

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E43 · Grand Finale

Nov 19, 2003

It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Idol!!! Who will it be in this two hour finale including performances by the other finalists and other …

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E44 · The Winner's Journey

Nov 23, 2003

Now that we have our Australian Idol, take a trip of the last six months of Guy's amazing journey to make it to the top!

The second season of Australian Idol debuted on 13 July 2004. Over 50,000 people throughout Australia auditioned.

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E1 · Audition 1: Melbourne/Tamworth

Jul 13, 2004

Tonight's premiere of Season 2 goes to the Auditions of Melbourne and Tamworth. With plenty of excitement, shock, and of course, entertaining auditions! Mark, Marica and Dicko are back in a search fo…

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E2 · Audition 2: Canberra/Brisbane

Jul 14, 2004

It's on to the Canberra and Brisbane auditions! Lots of 'bling', love shacks and even a 'Sweet Transvestite' turned up to audition!

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E3 · Audition 3: Adelaide/Hobart/Perth

Jul 20, 2004

It's off to Guy's hometown Adelaide, then to chilly Hobart, finishing with sunny Perth!

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E4 · Audition 4: Darwin/Sydney

Jul 21, 2004

The judges make their final pit stops to Darwin and finally Sydney to find the last of the talent.

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E5 · From 118 To 72

Jul 27, 2004

The top 118 are off to Sydney to see if they will last the three hard working days to make it to the top 30.

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E6 · Top 30

Aug 1, 2004

It's the last chance the contestants have to show their talent to the judges. Who will make the top 30 and who will be sent packing?

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E7 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

Aug 8, 2004

The first group of 10 perform, as the Australian public are now in control of who goes through to the finals!

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E8 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Aug 9, 2004

Who, after last night's performances, will be going through to the Australian Idol top 12 for 2004?

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E9 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

Aug 15, 2004

The next group of 10 semi finalists step up to the challenge!

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E10 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Aug 16, 2004

Last night, not many of the contestants 'wowed' the judges but which ones won over Australia? The next three finalists are revealed tonight!

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E11 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

Aug 22, 2004

The last group of semi-finalists are competing for three spots in the final team.

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E12 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Aug 23, 2004

The last of the semi-finals, which three from last night's amazing performers won the votes of the finals?!

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E13 · Wild Card: Peformance

Aug 29, 2004

Ten lucky semi-finalists have a second chance to wow the viewers and judges to try and get a spot in the top 12!

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E14 · Wild Card: Verdict

Aug 30, 2004

The last three finalists will be decided with the judges deciding two, and the Australian public deciding the other! Who will make up the last of the top 12?

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E15 · The Final 12: Australian Made

Sep 5, 2004

The finals are starting! Tonight the top 12 perform all Aussie hits in front of a studio audience!

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E16 · The Final 12: Verdict

Sep 6, 2004

Who will be the first person eliminated from the final 12?

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E17 · The Final 11: Pop

Sep 12, 2004

The top 11 go 'Pop' in this week's final!

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E18 · The Final 11: Verdict

Sep 13, 2004

Who's time on the Australian Idol journey is about to go 'pop'?!

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E19 · The Final 10: 60's

Sep 19, 2004

Yeah, baby, yeah! The Idol's take us back to the era of Beatle Mania and the Stones - the Sixties!!!

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E20 · The Final 10: Verdict

Sep 20, 2004

Who didn't survive the swinging sixties elimination?

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E21 · The Final 9: Disco

Sep 26, 2004

Break out the platform shoes and the flares, the top 9 are bringing the best in Disco!

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E22 · The Final 9: Verdict

Sep 27, 2004

Who's dancing their way out of the competition this week?

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E23 · The Final 8: Contestant's Choice

Oct 3, 2004

The finalist make their own decisions tonight, and sing any song of their choice.

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E24 · The Final 8: Verdict

Oct 4, 2004

Who's own choice makes them Australia's choice to go this week.

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E25 · The Final 7: The Beatles

Oct 10, 2004

The fab 7 sing their versions of songs by the fab 4! Take a trip down 'Abbey Road' and hear songs by The Beatles!

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E26 · The Final 7: Verdict

Oct 11, 2004

Who is taking their trip home in a 'Yellow Submarine'? Find out tonight when the group of 7 become 6.

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E27 · The Final 6 - The 80's

Oct 17, 2004

Back to the era that was shoulder pads, bright colours and the introduction of the 'power ballad', the top 6 sing songs of the 80's tonight!

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E28 · Performance Live Verdict - The 80's

Oct 18, 2004

It's Back To The Future with someone who performed in the 80's show now leaving the competition.

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E29 · Up Close and Personal - The Top 5

Oct 19, 2004

No judges, no pressure, the top 5 sing songs and bare their souls for the Australian public in this special episode.

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E30 · The Final 5 - R&B/Soul

Oct 24, 2004

With the Opera House looming, the top 5 sing tonight songs with a bit of r'n'b and soul!

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E31 · Performance Live Verdict - R&B/Soul

Oct 25, 2004

Five become four.......who is leaving the competition tonight?

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E32 · The Final 4 - Big Band

Oct 31, 2004

Back to the era of the 'Big Band' our finalists battle it out singing two songs tonight!

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E33 · Performance Live Verdict - Big Band

Nov 1, 2004

Who is leaving the competition after last night's Big Band performance?

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E34 · The Final 3 - The 70's

Nov 7, 2004

Strap on your flares, get out the blowdryer, the finalists visit the 70's!!!

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E35 · Performance Live Verdict - The 70's

Nov 8, 2004

This is the last verdict show before the Opera House decider - who will be performing in the Australian Idol finale 2004?

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E36 · The Final 2 - Own Choice and Winner's Single

Nov 14, 2004

It's a battle of the sexes - Casey and Anthony sing two own choices and the winner's single in their last attempt to win over viewers!

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E37 · The Finale

Nov 21, 2004

Tonight, music history is made......will it be Casey or Anthony who gets to wear the Australian Idol crown?

The third season of Australian Idol debuted on 26 July 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on 16 August 2005 with three of the Final 12 contenders announced the following night on 17 August 2005. 2Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands replaced former judge Ian Dickson.

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E1 · Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart

Jul 26, 2005

Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!

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E2 · Audition 2: Melbourne

Jul 27, 2005

Auditions move to chilly Melbourne where more of Australia\\\'s talented, and not-so-talented, turn up for a chance to warm up to the judges.

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E3 · Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide

Aug 2, 2005

The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.

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E4 · Audition 4: Sydney

Aug 3, 2005

The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.

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E5 · From 150 to 78

Aug 9, 2005

In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.

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E6 · Top 30

Aug 10, 2005

Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.

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E7 · Inside Idol 1

Aug 11, 2005

Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.

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E8 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

Aug 16, 2005

The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.

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E9 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Aug 17, 2005

Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.

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E10 · Inside Idol 2

Aug 18, 2005

Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.

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E11 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

Aug 21, 2005

The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.

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E12 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Aug 22, 2005

Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.

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E13 · Inside Idol 3

Aug 25, 2005

Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.

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E14 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

Aug 28, 2005

The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.

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E15 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Aug 29, 2005

The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.

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E16 · Inside Idol 4

Sep 1, 2005

The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.

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E17 · Wild Card: Performance

Sep 4, 2005

The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.

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E18 · Wild Card: Verdict

Sep 5, 2005

The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.

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E19 · Inside Idol 5

Sep 8, 2005

Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!

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E20 · The Final 13: Australian Made

Sep 11, 2005

The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.

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E21 · The Final 13: Verdict

Sep 12, 2005

The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.

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E22 · Inside Idol 6

Sep 15, 2005

Leah McLeod gives us the scoop from backstage at the first Finals performance. She also catches up with the remaining 11 as they prepare for next week\\\'s competition.

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E23 · The Final 11: The 60s

Sep 18, 2005

This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.

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E24 · The Finals 11: Verdict

Sep 19, 2005

The Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them will have to go home.

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E25 · Inside Idol 7

Sep 22, 2005

Once again Leah has all the backstage drama, and she also travels with the group to Melbourne where they perform for a huge group of Idol fans.

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E26 · The Final 10: Rock Supergroup

Sep 25, 2005

The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.

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E27 · The Final 10: Verdict

Sep 26, 2005

The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.

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E28 · Inside Idol 8

Sep 29, 2005

Leah McLeod gets the low-down on the personal relationships developing on Idol, and of course, she has the backstage perspective from this week's performances.

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E29 · The Final 9: Contestant's Choice

Oct 2, 2005

The remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week's destiny-deciding performance.

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E30 · The Final 9: Verdict

Oct 3, 2005

Ricki-Lee Coulter, a finalist from last season, does a special performance. The nine finalists for this year perform a group song and wait to hear what Australia has decided.

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E31 · Inside Idol 9

Oct 6, 2005

Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.

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E32 · The Final 8: Big Band

Oct 9, 2005

The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.

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E33 · The Final 8: Verdict

Oct 10, 2005

The Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is voted off.

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E34 · Inside Idol 10

Oct 13, 2005

The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.

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E35 · The Final 7: The 80s

Oct 16, 2005

The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

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E36 · The Final 7: The 80s

Oct 16, 2005

The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

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E37 · The Final 7: Verdict

Oct 17, 2005

After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.

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E38 · Inside Idol 11

Oct 20, 2005

Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.

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E39 · Up Close and Personal: The Top 6

Oct 21, 2005

Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.

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E40 · The Final 6: Motown

Oct 23, 2005

The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.

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E41 · The Final 6: Verdict

Oct 24, 2005

David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".

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E42 · Inside Idol 12

Oct 27, 2005

Leah McLeod follows the Idols this week leading up to their performances, the trip to the Arias, and she gets the story behind Anne's heartfelt tribute.

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E43 · The Final 5: The 70s

Oct 30, 2005

Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?

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E44 · The Final 5: Verdict

Oct 31, 2005

The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.

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E45 · Inside Idol 13

Nov 3, 2005

Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.

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E46 · The Final 4: Elvis

Nov 6, 2005

The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.

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E47 · The Final 4: Verdict

Nov 7, 2005

Each week, it gets harder and harder to say goodbye to one of our performers, but after a group performance of "Suspicious Minds", someone has to go.

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E48 · Inside Idol 14

Nov 10, 2005

The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what it takes to be stars.

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E49 · The Final 3: Number One Hits

Nov 13, 2005

This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.

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E50 · The Final 3: Verdict

Nov 14, 2005

The remaining three perform a rendition of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" before finding out who is going to be performing at the Opera House.

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E51 · Inside Idol 15

Nov 17, 2005

Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Idol winner, Casey Donovan.

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E52 · The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single

Nov 20, 2005

It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.

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E53 · The Finale

Nov 21, 2005

Former Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!

The fourth season of Australian Idol first episode aired on 6 August 2006 and concluded on 26 November.

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E1 · Auditions 1: Melbourne, Hobart & Alice Springs

Aug 6, 2006

The nationwide search for a singing super-star starts tonight! Australian Idol is back and already breaking records with thousands of hopefuls turning up to audition across the country. We'll show you…

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E2 · Auditions 2: Perth & Adelaide

Aug 7, 2006

The judges continue their journey to find Australia's next Australian Idol in Perth and Adelaide.

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E3 · Auditions 3: Sydney & Townsville

Aug 13, 2006

The judges travel to Sydney and Townsville on their quest to find the next Australian Idol.

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E4 · Auditions 4: Queensland & Albury Wodonga

Aug 14, 2006

The judges make their final stops for auditions to find the next Australian Idol.

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Aug 20, 2006

This showed the first and second day of the top 125 in Sydney being cut down by over half.

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E6 · Top 24

Aug 21, 2006

Third and final day of the pre finals in Sydney. To judges go one-on-one with all the remaining contestants to find the top 24.

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E7 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Perfom

Aug 27, 2006

The first group of six boys perform.

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E8 · Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict & Group 2 Perform

Aug 28, 2006

The verdict for the first group of six boys followed by the performances of the first group of six girls.

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E9 · Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict & Group 3 Perform

Aug 29, 2006

The verdict for the first group of girls followed by the performances of the second group of six boys.

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E10 · Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict & Group 4 Perform

Aug 30, 2006

This show begins with the verdict for the second group of six boys followed big erformances of the last group of six girls.

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E11 · Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

Aug 31, 2006

The verdict for the final group and the announcement of the wildcard contestants.

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E12 · Wildcard: Performance

Sep 3, 2006

The Wildcards perform for the final four positions in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2006.

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E13 · Wildcard: Verdict

Sep 4, 2006

The final four positions in the Top 12 are announced.

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E14 · Final 12: Contestant's Choice

Sep 10, 2006

The 2006 Final 12 battle it out for a place in Australia's hearts in the first finals this year. This week, it's the Idols choice as to what song they perform.

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E15 · Final 12: Verdict

Sep 11, 2006

Australia says a teary-eyed goodbye to Joseph Gatehau, who is the first finalist to leave the show in 2006.

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E16 · Final 11: Rock

Sep 17, 2006

The Final 11 contestants perform a song from the Rock genre.

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E17 · Final 11: Verdict

Sep 18, 2006

Another finalist must leave the competition.

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E18 · Final 10: Number One Hits

Sep 24, 2005

Tonight the contestants perform a song that was number one on the Australian music charts.

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E19 · Final 10: Verdict

Sep 25, 2006

Another finalist must leave the competition.

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E20 · Final 9: The Year I Was Born

Oct 1, 2006

Tonight the contestants perform songs from the year in which they were born.

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E21 · Final 9: Verdict

Oct 2, 2006

Time for the Verdict for the final 9 contestants.

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E22 · Final 8: Disco

Oct 8, 2006

Tonight the contestants peform a song form the Disco genre.

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E23 · Final 8: Verdict

Oct 9, 2006

Another finalist must leave the competition.

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E24 · Final 7: Acoustic/Contestant's Choice

Oct 15, 2006

In a world first for Idol, contestants are given the choice to play an instrument during thier performance.

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E25 · Final 7: Verdict

Oct 16, 2006

Another finalist must leave the competition.

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E26 · Up Close And Personal: Originals

Oct 17, 2006

The contestants sing a song of their choice without the usual weekly routine.

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E27 · Final 6: Big Band/Rock Swings

Oct 22, 2006

The saxophones, trumpets, trombones, harp, and rhythm section are back for another year. The Final 6 perform.

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E28 · Final 6: Verdict

Oct 23, 2006

Dreams of fame and fortune crumble for one hopeful.

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E29 · Final 5: ARIA Hall Of Fame

Oct 29, 2006

Tonight the Final 5 perform songs from artists who have been inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.

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E30 · Final 5: Verdict

Oct 30, 2006

One more Idol must leave the competition.

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E31 · Final 4: Audience Choice

Nov 5, 2006

The hopefuls are down to four, and this week you get to choose what the Idols sing. With only a couple of weeks left in the competition, they'll be pulling out all stops to prove their star potential.

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E32 · Final 4: Verdict

Nov 6, 2006

One Idol must leave the competition. Who will the Australian public decide is not the 2006 Australian Idol?

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E33 · Final 3: Judge's Choice

Nov 12, 2006

The judges get so chose what the final 3 will be singing for the last time at the normal stage for this year. Each contestant will sing 2 songs each.

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E34 · Final 3: Verdict

Nov 13, 2006

The big verdict before the massive 2006 grand final is here which will decide who the final 2 will be to perform at the Opera House is a few weeks.

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E35 · Grand Final: Performances

Nov 19, 2006

The two singers left in the quest for fame take to the stage for their chance at becoming recording stars. They sing thier own choice of song and the winners single.

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E36 · Grand Final: Verdict

Nov 26, 2006

Everything comes to an end and like the other seasons, season 4 must have just one winner. There are more performances by previous Idols and the final 12 at the Opera House and the public must come to…

The fifth season of Australian Idol premiered on 5 August 2007 on Network Ten. It concluded on 25 November.

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E1 · Auditions 1

Aug 5, 2007

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E2 · Auditions 2

Aug 6, 2007

E3

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E3 · Auditions 3

Aug 12, 2007

E4

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E4 · Auditions 4

Aug 13, 2007

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Aug 19, 2007

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Aug 20, 2007

E7

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E7 · Semi Final - 1

Aug 26, 2007

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E8 · Semi Final - 2

Aug 27, 2007

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E9 · Semi Final - 3

Aug 28, 2007

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E10 · Semi Final - 4

Aug 29, 2007

E11

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E11 · Semi Final - 4 (Result) / Wildcard Annoucement

Aug 30, 2007

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E12 · Wildcard Show

Sep 2, 2007

E13

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E13 · Wildcard Verdict

Sep 3, 2007

E14

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E14 · Final 12

Sep 9, 2007

E15

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E15 · Final 12 (Result)

Sep 10, 2007

E16

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E16 · Final 11

Sep 16, 2007

E17

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E17 · Final 11 (Result)

Sep 17, 2007

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E18 · Final 10

Sep 23, 2007

E19

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E19 · Final 10 (Result)

Sep 24, 2007

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Sep 30, 2007

E21

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E21 · Final 9 (Result)

Oct 1, 2007

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Oct 7, 2007

E23

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E23 · Final 8 (Result)

Oct 8, 2007

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Oct 14, 2007

E25

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E25 · Final 7 (Result)

Oct 15, 2007

E26

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Oct 21, 2007

E27

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E27 · Final 6 (results)

Oct 22, 2007

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Oct 28, 2007

E30

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E30 · Final 5 (Results)

Oct 29, 2007

E31

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Nov 4, 2007

E32

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E32 · Final 4 (Results)

Nov 5, 2007

E33

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Nov 11, 2007

E34

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E34 · Final 3 (Results)

Nov 12, 2007

E35

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Nov 18, 2007

E36

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E36 · Final 2 (Results)

Nov 19, 2007

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Nov 25, 2007

The sixth season of Australian Idol premiered on Sunday, 24 August 2008, on Network Ten. The season finale aired live on Sunday, 23 November 2008. The winner was Wes Carr with Luke Dickens as runner-up.

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E1 · Melbourne Auditions

Aug 24, 2008

E2

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E2 · Perth Auditions

Aug 25, 2008

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E3 · Brisbane Auditions

Aug 26, 2008

E4

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E4 · Adelaide and London Auditions

Aug 27, 2008

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E5 · Sydney Auditions: Part 1

Aug 28, 2008

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E6 · Auditions: Sydney, Part 2

Aug 29, 2008

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E7 · Theatre Rounds: Top 100

Aug 31, 2008

E8

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E8 · Semi-Finals: Group 1 Performance

Sep 1, 2008

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E9 · Semi-Finals: Verdict #1 + Group 2 Performance

Sep 2, 2008

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E10 · Semi-Finals: Verdict #2 + Group 3 Performance

Sep 3, 2008

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E11 · Semi-Finals: Verdict #3 + Group 4 Performance

Sep 4, 2008

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E12 · Semi-Finals: Verdict #4 + Wildcard Performance

Sep 7, 2008

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E13 · Semi-Finals: Wildcard Verdict

Sep 8, 2008

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E14 · Top 12 Performance: Idol's Choice

Sep 14, 2008

E15

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E15 · Top 12 Verdict

Sep 15, 2008

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E16 · Top 11 Performance: The 80s

Sep 21, 2008

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E17 · Top 11 Verdict

Sep 22, 2008

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E18 · Top 10 Performance: Aussie Hits

Sep 28, 2008

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E19 · Top 10 Verdict

Sep 29, 2008

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E20 · Top 9 Performance: ABBA

Oct 5, 2008

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E21 · Top 9 Verdict

Oct 6, 2008

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E22 · Top 8 Performance: Rock

Oct 12, 2008

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E23 · Top 8 Verdict

Oct 13, 2008

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E24 · Top 7 Performance: Motown

Oct 19, 2008

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E25 · Top 7 Verdict

Oct 20, 2008

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E26 · Top 6 Performance: Rolling Stones

Oct 26, 2008

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E27 · Top 6 Verdict

Oct 27, 2008

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E28 · Top 5 Performance: Michael Jackson

Nov 2, 2008

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E29 · Top 5 Verdict

Nov 3, 2008

E30

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E30 · Top 4 Performance: All American Hits

Nov 9, 2008

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E31 · Top 4 Verdict

Nov 10, 2008

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E32 · Top 3 Performance: Idol's Choice

Nov 16, 2008

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E33 · Top 3 Verdict/Top 2 Showdown

Nov 17, 2008

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E34 · Grand Final

Nov 23, 2008

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E35 · And the winner is ....

Nov 30, 2008

The seventh and final season of the Australian Idol series began on 9 August 2009, to determine who would succeed Season 6 winner, Wes Carr. Beginning amid controversy, judge Kyle Sandilands was replaced by Sony Music record executive, Jay Dee Springbett. It was the first season where all four final contestants were eighteen years old or younger. Stan Walker was declared the winner on 22 November 2009.

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E1 · Welcome to Idol 2009

Aug 9, 2009

Brian McFadden rates the real and would be talent!

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E2 · Audition 2

Aug 16, 2009

Delta joins us as guest judge and Lady Gaga drops by the Sydney auditions.

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Aug 23, 2009

The judges turn up the pressure to choose the Top 24.

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E4 · Semifinal 1

Aug 24, 2009

Six superfine performances shake the stage.

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E5 · Semifinal 2

Aug 25, 2009

The judges’ opinions were as varied as the song choices in tonight’s semi-finals.

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E6 · Semifinal 3

Aug 26, 2009

Our third semi-finals show had them dancing in the aisles

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E7 · Semifinal 4

Aug 27, 2009

The last semi-finals round capped off an incredible week for our Top 24.

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Aug 31, 2009

Nine singers have a second shot at the Final 12.

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E9 · Wildcard Verdict Final 12

Sep 6, 2009

The Final 12 for 2009 get the ball rolling!

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E10 · Final 12 Verdict Final 11

Sep 13, 2009

Suzi Quatro helps the Idols unleash their inner rock gods.

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E11 · Final 10

Sep 20, 2009

11 contestants become 10.

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E12 · Back to the 80's

Sep 27, 2009

The Idols get their groove on!

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E13 · Final 8

Oct 4, 2009

The Idols sing the songs of a true pop superstar!

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E14 · Final 7

Oct 11, 2009

The Idols put their best feet forward for big band night with Harry Connick Jr.

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E15 · Final 6

Oct 18, 2009

Liza Minnelli lights up Idol for our Final 6 show!

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E16 · Final 5

Oct 25, 2009

The Idols sing two of their favourite songs.

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E17 · Final 4

Nov 1, 2009

The Madden brothers join us as guest judges.

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E18 · The Final 3

Nov 8, 2009

Pete Wentz joins Idol for a power-packed show!

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E19 · The Final 2

Nov 15, 2009

Michael Buble joins us as a guest judge as the final two Idols are revealed!

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E20 · The Final

Nov 22, 2009

After a 14-year hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Scouring across the nation for the best Aussie talent, the pressure is on to find the next Australian Idol.

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E1 · Auditions #1

Jan 30, 2023·1h 18m

After a long hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Thousands line the streets of Australia’s major cities hoping for a chance to prove they have what it takes to be the next Idol…

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E2 · Auditions #2

Jan 31, 2023·1h 15m

With thousands of people auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain; a pass to the next round and a step closer to winning Australian Idol 2023.

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E3 · Auditions #3

Feb 1, 2023·1h 9m

The competition rolls on. Who will triumph, and who will miss out on a chance to win Australian Idol 2023

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E4 · Auditions #4

Feb 5, 2023·1h 18m

As space in the top 50 dwindles across the country, idol hopefuls do whatever it takes to secure their spot. Who will impress the judges enough to be handed the golden ticket?

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E5 · Auditions #5

Feb 6, 2023·1h 16m

The auditions continue! Which Idol hopefuls will be one step closer to their dreams, and which will miss their chance?

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E6 · Auditions #6

Feb 7, 2023·1h 15m

As tensions continue to build, a new set of singers perform for their lives for the chance to become the new Australian Idol.

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E7 · Auditions #7

Feb 12, 2023·1h 10m

It's the final lot of auditions. Who will get through to the top 50?

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E8 · Top 50 (1)

Feb 13, 2023·1h 16m

The Australian Idol Top 50 is here! Who will impress the judges and prove they have what it takes to progress?

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E9 · Top 50 (2)

Feb 14, 2023·1h 16m

The Top 50 continues, as contestants give their all to wow the judges.

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E10 · Top 24 (1)

Feb 19, 2023·1h 13m

We're now down to the final 24 contestants! Who will continue to triumph, as everyone sings for their place in the competition?

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E11 · Top 24 (2)

Feb 20, 2023·1h 8m

The top 24 continues. Who among the contestants will impress with their singing prowess?

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E12 · Top 24 (3)

Feb 21, 2023·1h 9m

The top 24 round is almost over, but there are still some surprises in store before live performances begin.

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E13 · Top 12 Performance Show

Feb 26, 2023·1h 34m

The Live Performance shows are here!

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E14 · Live Results Show

Feb 27, 2023·44m

The results are in! Which contestants will progress, and which ones will miss out on their dream of becoming the next Australian Idol?

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E15 · Top 10 Live Performance Show

Mar 4, 2023·1h 34m

The Top 10 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 8?

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E16 · Live Results Show 2

Mar 5, 2023·56m

Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 8. Special Guest performance by Adam Lambert.

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E17 · Top 8 Live Performance Show

Mar 10, 2023·1h 18m

Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

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E18 · Live Results Show 3

Mar 9, 2023·56m

The Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.

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E19 · Top 6 Live Performance Show

Mar 17, 2023·1h 22m

The Top 6 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 3?

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E20 · Live Results Show 4

Mar 18, 2023·1h 4m

Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 3. Special Guest performance live on the idol stage.

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E21 · Grand Finale

Mar 24, 2023·1h 43m

The Top 3 perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.

This is where stars are made.

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E1 · Episode 1

Jan 29, 2024·1h 17m

Australian Idol is back with only 30 Golden Tickets up for grabs, on the hunt for the best of the best to be the next Australian Idol.

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E2 · Episode 2

Jan 30, 2024·1h 13m

Day 2 of auditions & the judges search for singers with sensational style & undeniable star power. With only a few spots left in the top 30, contestants feel the pressure to captivate the judges.

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E3 · Episode 3

Jan 31, 2024·1h 7m

It's day 3 and Amy Shark makes a dream come true, Kyle heads to the town of Sandilands and the song Valerie proves to be a popular song choice.

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E4 · Episode 4

Feb 4, 2024·1h 14m

Halfway through the auditions and the incredible singers are still coming. From a humble trolley-pusher with a troubled past, to a pub cowboy, the next Australian Idol still waits to be discovered.

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E5 · Episode 5

Feb 5, 2024·1h 11m

It's the fifth day of Australian Idol auditions and country music queens to pop belters, shy schoolboys to sensitive tradies, all take the stage with just one dream: to become the next Australian Idol…

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E6 · Episode 6

Feb 6, 2024·1h 12m

It's the second last day of auditions and contestants yet to sing are feeling the pressure to perform. A boy band of brothers, a rocker girl and a 16-year-old prodigy battle it out to be the next Aust…

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E7 · Episode 7

Feb 7, 2024·1h 13m

It's the final day of auditions, and with just three golden tickets remaining, the judges' decisions will be harder than ever before. Today they need more than a 'Yes', they need a 'Hell Yes'.

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E8 · Episode 8

Feb 11, 2024·1h 18m

Top 30 Week begins. Contestants face 3 epic challenges to avoid elimination & ultimately earn their place at the live shows. It all starts with the nerve-wracking & gruelling chorus line challenge.

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E9 · Episode 9

Feb 12, 2024·1h 21m

It's Group Challenge Day. The contestants have teamed up in trios to work on collaborations, and while some groups work together well, others clash over creative differences.

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E10 · Episode 10

Feb 13, 2024·1h 1m

The Solo Performances are here! Singing in front of a live audience and accompanied by a live band, performers must leave a lasting impression on the judges. Failure could see them being sent home.

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E11 · Episode 11

Feb 14, 2024·1h 4m

It’s the culmination of the Top 30 week, and the last opportunity for our performers to secure a spot in the top 21. At the end of the night, 3 Australian Idol journeys will come to an end.

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E12 · Episode 12

Feb 18, 2024·1h 16m

From thousands of hopefuls, we’re now down to the final 21. This week’s all about transformation & the judges will be scrutinizing each singer’s ability to elevate their performance to the next level.

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E13 · Episode 13

Feb 19, 2024·1h 19m

It’s Top 21 week and the incredible performances just keep coming. In front of a live audience, the pressure is truly on. Who will transform into a superstar, and who will let the nerves get to them?

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E14 · Episode 14

Feb 20, 2024·1h 20m

With a special appearance from Tate McRae, it’s the last of the Top 21 performances. Only 12 Idol hopefuls will continue to the next round and keep their dream alive, to be the next Australian Idol.

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E15 · Episode 15

Feb 25, 2024·1h 17m

The top 12 is here! With the pressure on more than ever, who will flourish under the bright lights of Australian Idol 2024?

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E16 · Episode 16

Feb 26, 2024·1h 12m

The top 12 heats continue. With the competition heating up, what will it take to impress the judges?

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E17 · Episode 17

Feb 27, 2024·1h 4m

The Australian Idol 2024 Top 12 continues, on a night that is sure to be filled with star-making performances.

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E18 · Episode 18

Mar 3, 2024·58m

The Australian Idol 2024 hopefuls have dwindled down to the Top 10. Who will thrive and make it to the Top 8?

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E19 · Episode 19

Mar 4, 2024·1h 1m

Australian Idol's Top Ten round continues, as the singers give it their all to impress the judging panel.

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E20 · Episode 20

Mar 5, 2024·1h 3m

It's the last top ten round, and nerves are high. Who will make it to the top 8 of Australian Idol 2024?

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E21 · Episode 21

Mar 10, 2024·1h 21m

Australian Idol is now down to the top 8 singers. As the numbers go down, who will rise up and impress the judges and the public?

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E22 · Episode 22

Mar 11, 2024·56m

The top 8 are about to become the top 6. Who will have their Idol dream end, and who will stay alive in the competition?

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E23 · Episode 23

Mar 17, 2024·1h 24m

We're now down to the final six contestants. Nerves are high as the top six continue to amaze with their skills - and hope to stay in the running to become the 2024 Australian Idol.

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E24 · Episode 24

Mar 18, 2024·57m

The top six are about to be halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final three spot and become the 2024 Australian Idol.

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E25 · Episode 25

Mar 24, 2024·1h 23m

It's the final three! With just one night until the 2024 Australian Idol crowned, contestants will give performances that everyone will remember.

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E26 · Episode 26

Mar 25, 2024·1h 21m

After all the weeks of auditions, judging and singing, the 2024 Australian Idol will be crowned. Who will become Australia's next singing superstar?

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E1 · Episode 1

Feb 2, 2025·1h 23m

Australian Idol is back, and it's going to be the toughest series ever, with big voices, massive surprises and superstar talent like we've never seen before.

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E2 · Episode 2

Feb 3, 2025·1h 20m

Australian Idol continues with a massive day 2 audition. Hopeful superstars impress the judges, & Kyle's search for his wildcard takes him to a place from his early days in radio, Cairns, Queensland.

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E3 · Episode 3

Feb 4, 2025·1h 20m

It is the end of the first week of auditions. Singers are travelling from across the country in hopes of a golden ticket to the next stage of the competition.

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E4 · Episode 4

Feb 9, 2025·1h 25m

The final week of Auditions. So far, there have been some of the most phenomenal singers Idol has ever seen. 13 golden tickets have already been handed out & our judges have to make tough decisions.

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E5 · Episode 5

Feb 10, 2025·1h 19m

It's audition day 5 of Australian Idol 2025. With more than half of the golden tickets now gone, the judges set out to find singers from genres not seen yet in their quest for the ultimate top 30.

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E6 · Episode 6

Feb 11, 2025·1h 20m

It's the second last day of auditions, and the pressure is on to get one of the few remaining tickets to the top 30.

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E7 · Episode 7

Feb 16, 2025·1h 29m

The final four Golden Tickets are up for grabs on Australian Idol, and it's the last chance for hopefuls to secure a spot in the top 30.

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E8 · Episode 8

Feb 17, 2025·1h 12m

It's Top 30 Week! Our singers are tested with three massive challenges designed to see who is worthy of a spot in the Top 21. A series of bombshells & surprises make the competition tougher than ever.

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E9 · Episode 9

Feb 18, 2025·1h 23m

It's time for the second challenge of Top 30 Week: Group Challenge! The pressure mounts as three contestants are sent home, and the remaining hopefuls advance to the final round of Top 30 Week—Solo Ch…

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E10 · Episode 10

Feb 23, 2025·1h 8m

The final challenge of Top 30 week. Performers must sing with a live band in front of a live audience. Each hopeful must leave a lasting impression on the judges otherwise, they risk leaving the comp.

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E11 · Episode 11

Feb 24, 2025·1h 10m

Tonight, the solo performances continue with the remaining contestants delivering the most thrilling & electrifying performances yet, hoping to earn a coveted spot in the top 21 and avoid going home.

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E12 · Episode 12

Mar 2, 2025·1h 21m

Transformation week kicks off on Australian Idol with the Top 21 performers taking to the stage to show the judges they have what it takes to progress to the Top 12.

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E13 · Episode 13

Mar 3, 2025·1h 20m

From thousands of hopefuls, we're down to the Top 21 performers. Transformation week continues with another seven singers striving to progress to the Top 12.

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E14 · Episode 14

Mar 4, 2025·1h 18m

It's the final night of Transformation Week, and the last group in the Top 21 is battling for the final spots in the Top 12. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot?

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E15 · Episode 15

Mar 9, 2025·1h 12m

Top 12 week kicks off with the first group taking to the stage to perform in front of judges & a huge live audience. The viewers at home can vote for their favourites now Idol is down to the Top 12!

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E16 · Episode 16

Mar 10, 2025·1h 11m

The final six performers take to the stage tonight as Top 12 Week continues in front of a huge live audience. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot in the Top 10?

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E17 · Episode 17

Mar 11, 2025·59m

Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion tonight. The Top 12 have performed, Australia has voted, and now it's time to find out who goes through to the Top 10.

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E18 · Episode 18

Mar 16, 2025·1h 1m

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E19 · Episode 19

Mar 17, 2025·59m

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E20 · Episode 20

Mar 18, 2025·52m

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E21 · Episode 21

Mar 23, 2025·1h 27m

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E22 · Episode 22

Mar 24, 2025·50m

Tonight, on Australian Idol, voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to the Top 6.

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E23 · Episode 23

Mar 30, 2025·1h 16m

The top 6 take to the stage, with each song dedicated to the heroes in their lives. Prepare for the most emotional performances of the competition so far.

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E24 · Episode 24

Mar 31, 2025·1h 5m

After last night’s performances, the top 6 learn their fate. Only 3 singers will advance to the Grand Final. Who will be sent home, and who will take one step closer to being the 2025 Australian Idol?

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E25 · Episode 25

Apr 6, 2025·1h 15m

It's the Grand Finale! The Top 3 take to the stage for the last time to perform and show why they should be the next Australian Idol. Expect surprises and guest stars for the biggest show of the serie…

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E26 · Episode 26

Apr 7, 2025

It's the Grand Finale results show, and after many weeks of blood, sweat and tears, your Australian idol will be revealed. Who will win Australian Idol 2025?

New voices. Big moments. This is where stars are made.

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E1 · Auditions (1)

Feb 2, 2026·1h 18m

IMDb rating: 1.0

Australian Idol is back, baby! A wave of young hopefuls is set to impress the judges, and Marcia heads to Victoria for the biggest audition in Idol history.

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E2 · Auditions (2)

Feb 3, 2026·1h 19m

IMDb rating: 1.0

Australian Idol continues with a huge day 2 audition. An incredible bunch of hopeful idols impress the judges & Marcia's search for her wildcard takes her to the furthest corner of Australia, Tasmania…

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E3 · Auditions (3)

Feb 8, 2026·1h 13m

IMDb rating: 1.0

The auditions keep delivering on Australian Idol, with another big week of unforgettable performances and rising talent.

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E4 · Auditions (4)

Feb 9, 2026·1h 18m

IMDb rating: 1.0

It's a big day 4 of auditions for Australian Idol 2026. A brand-new batch of rising stars aim to impress the judges & Amy makes her way to the Gympie Muster in search of Australia's next big thing.

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E5 · Auditions (5)

Feb 15, 2026·1h 20m

Idol judges raise the bar as pressure mounts. One singer gets a rare second audition, while Kyle visits the Navy for a unique tryout. Only top talent earns a golden ticket.

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E6 · Auditions (6)

Feb 16, 2026·1h 21m

Australian Idol 2026 continues with the penultimate day of auditions. With an incredible new crop of idol hopefuls, all keen to impress the judges. Who will make it through to the converted top 30?

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E7 · Auditions (7)

Feb 22, 2026·1h 12m

It's the final day of Idol auditions for 2026 but the talent isn't slowing down! With only four spots remaining in the top 30, singers will stop at nothing to secure a spot.

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E8 · Top 30 (1)

Feb 23, 2026·1h 5m

Challenge 1 of Top 30 week sees our singers battle it out in the Chorus Line.

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E9 · Top 30 (2)

Feb 24, 2026·1h 9m

The Top 30 contestants are split into trios for the overnight group challenge. Tensions flare as they are pushed to their limits.

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E10 · Top 30 (3)

Mar 1, 2026·57m

The overnight group challenge continues as the remaining trios face the judges under intense pressure. Three contestants are sent home as favorites sail through, while others crash and burn.

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E11 · Top 30 (4)

Mar 2, 2026·1h 15m

It's time for the solo performances! Contestants perform with a band in front of a live audience. Only the very best make it through to The Top 21, the rest are put on notice and face elimination.

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E12 · Top 30 (5)

Mar 3, 2026·1h 13m

Tonight, the remaining singers step into the spotlight with a live band and audience. For the very best, the Top 21 awaits, for everyone else, it's a fight for survival.

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E13 · Top 21 (1)

Mar 9, 2026·1h 23m

Transformation week kicks off on Australian Idol with the Top 21 performers taking to the stage to show the judges they have what it takes to progress to the Top 12.

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E14 · Top 21 (2)

Mar 10, 2026·1h 22m

From thousands of hopefuls we're down to the Top 21 performers. Transformation week continues with another seven singers striving to progress to the Top 12.

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E15 · Top 21 (3)

Mar 11, 2026·1h 22m

It's the final night of Transformation Week and the last group in the Top 21 are battling for the final spots in the Top 12. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot?

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E16 · Top 12 (1)

Mar 15, 2026·1h 13m

Top 12 week kicks off tonight as the first group take to the stage and perform in front of the judges, a huge live audience, and the viewers at home who can vote for their favourites!

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E17 · Top 12 (2)

Mar 16, 2026·1h 13m

Top 12 week kicks off tonight as the first group take to the stage and perform in front of the judges, a huge live audience, and the viewers at home who can vote for their favourites!

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E18 · Top 12 (3)

Mar 17, 2026·1h 3m

Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion. Australia has voted and now it's time to find out who is in the Top 10 and who's Idol journey has come to an end. Will your favourite make it through?

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E19 · Top 10 (1)

Mar 22, 2026·1h 10m

The Top 10 of Australian Idol kicks off with electrifying performances and emotional moments. This week the judges choose the songs, but will the singers deliver?

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E20 · Top 10 (2)

Mar 23, 2026·1h 10m

The live show performances continue, with the remaining Top 10 singers giving everything they've got to keep their dream alive and continue to the Top 8.

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E21 · Top 10 (3)

Mar 24, 2026·1h 10m

Top 10 continues and voting is now open! Australia decides which singer will make it into the Top 8 and take one step closer to being the next Australian Idol.

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E22 · Top 8 (1)

Mar 29, 2026·1h 10m

Sunday night, the Top 8 perform songs selected by the viewers on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

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E23 · Top 8 (2)

Mar 30, 2026·1h 10m

Tonight, on Australian Idol, Voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 6.

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E24 · Top 6 (3)

Apr 5, 2026·1h 10m