Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1The PremiereIn 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.2E2From The Top 75 to the Top 40The 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 Dicko to ensure their place in the Top 40.3E3The Top 40Time 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'.4E4Semi Finals: Group 1 PerformThe semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!5E5Semi Finals: Group 1 VerdictWe find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!6E6Semi Finals: Group 2 PerformThe second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?7E7Semi Finals: Group 2 VerdictThe top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by the Australian public to be in the fianl 12.8E8Semi Finals: Group 3 PerformThe third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.9E9Semi Finals: Group 3 VerdictWhich 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 episode!10E10The Bad, The Mad and The UglyToday 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!11E11Semi Finals: Group 4 PerformIt's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!12E12Semi Finals: Group 4 VerdictThe 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 the finals.13E13Semi Finals: Group 5 PerformThe 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.14E14Semi Finals: Group 5 VerdictWho 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 made it to the top 10!15E15Wildcard: Judge's ChoiceThe 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?16E16Wildcard: Live VerdictBased 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!17E17Performance 1: The 70'sWatch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!18E18Performance 1: VerdictTwo people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.19E19Inside Idol #1Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.20E20Performance 2: Aussie Number OnesWatch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!21E21Performance 2: VerdictWho from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!22E22Inside Idol #2This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.23E23Performance 3: Aussie MadeWatch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?24E24Performance 3: VerdictWho's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?25E25Inside Idol #3What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.26E26Performance 4: The 80'sRemember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!27E27Performance 4: VerdictWho rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!28E28Up Close & PersonalFive contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.29E29Inside Idol #4Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.30E30Performance 5: R&B/SoulThe 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.31E31Performance 5: VerdictWho will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!32E32Inside Idol #5Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.33E33Performance 6: Big BandHow will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?34E34Performance 6: VerdictWhich performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!35E35Inside Idol #6Watch 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.36E36Performance 7: The 60'sGroovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!37E37Performance 7: VerdcictWho 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?38E38Inside Idol #7Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.39E39Performance 8: Contestants ChoiceAs the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!40E40Quentin Crashes Australian IdolThis 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!41E41Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)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 the winner will release 'Angels Brought Me Here'.42E42Showdown TourJoin Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!43E43Grand FinaleIt'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 members of the top 40!44E44The Winner's JourneyNow 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!
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