
Australian Idol
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 reali...
Australian Idol
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.
Australian Idol
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 reali...

Watch Episode
Episodes
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.
Episode 1: The Premiere
In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko i...
Episode 2: From The Top 75 to the Top 40
The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their group...
Episode 3: The Top 40
Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, th...
Episode 4: Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!
Episode 5: Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They ar...
Episode 6: Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who w...
Episode 7: Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
The top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by th...
Episode 8: Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the...
Episode 9: Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ry...
Episode 10: The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly
Today you meet some of the interesting, strange and just plain bad, auditions in this one-off specia...
Episode 11: Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform
It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 1...
Episode 12: Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict
The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight perfor...
Episode 13: Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform
The last group of eight top 40 contestants perform to win their spot in the top 10. Who will be the...
Episode 14: Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict
Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either...
Episode 15: Wildcard: Judge's Choice
The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two p...
Episode 16: Wildcard: Live Verdict
Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions...
Episode 17: Performance 1: The 70's
Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!
Episode 18: Performance 1: Verdict
Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to b...
Episode 19: Inside Idol #1
Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the...
Episode 20: Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones
Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!
Episode 21: Performance 2: Verdict
Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!
Episode 22: Inside Idol #2
This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.
Episode 23: Performance 3: Aussie Made
Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges...
Episode 24: Performance 3: Verdict
Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?
Episode 25: Inside Idol #3
What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in th...
Episode 26: Performance 4: The 80's
Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!
Episode 27: Performance 4: Verdict
Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!
Episode 28: Up Close & Personal
Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can y...
Episode 29: Inside Idol #4
Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 2...
Episode 30: Performance 5: R&B/Soul
The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star...
Episode 31: Performance 5: Verdict
Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!
Episode 32: Inside Idol #5
Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.
Episode 33: Performance 6: Big Band
How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?
Episode 34: Performance 6: Verdict
Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the gro...
Episode 35: Inside Idol #6
Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competit...
Episode 36: Performance 7: The 60's
Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's specia...
Episode 37: Performance 7: Verdcict
Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is...
Episode 38: Inside Idol #7
Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.
Episode 39: Performance 8: Contestants Choice
As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to...
Episode 40: Quentin Crashes Australian Idol
This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australia...
Episode 41: Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)
If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing...
Episode 42: Showdown Tour
Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures...
Episode 43: Grand Finale
It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Ido...
Episode 44: The Winner's Journey
Now that we have our Australian Idol, take a trip of the last six months of Guy's amazing journey to...
The second season of Australian Idol debuted on 13 July 2004. Over 50,000 people throughout Australia auditioned.
Episode 1: Audition 1: Melbourne/Tamworth
Tonight's premiere of Season 2 goes to the Auditions of Melbourne and Tamworth. With plenty of excit...
Episode 2: Audition 2: Canberra/Brisbane
It's on to the Canberra and Brisbane auditions! Lots of 'bling', love shacks and even a 'Sweet Trans...
Episode 3: Audition 3: Adelaide/Hobart/Perth
It's off to Guy's hometown Adelaide, then to chilly Hobart, finishing with sunny Perth!
Episode 4: Audition 4: Darwin/Sydney
The judges make their final pit stops to Darwin and finally Sydney to find the last of the talent.
Episode 5: From 118 To 72
The top 118 are off to Sydney to see if they will last the three hard working days to make it to the...
Episode 6: Top 30
It's the last chance the contestants have to show their talent to the judges. Who will make the top...
Episode 7: Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
The first group of 10 perform, as the Australian public are now in control of who goes through to th...
Episode 8: Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Who, after last night's performances, will be going through to the Australian Idol top 12 for 2004?
Episode 9: Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
The next group of 10 semi finalists step up to the challenge!
Episode 10: Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Last night, not many of the contestants 'wowed' the judges but which ones won over Australia? The ne...
Episode 11: Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
The last group of semi-finalists are competing for three spots in the final team.
Episode 12: Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
The last of the semi-finals, which three from last night's amazing performers won the votes of the f...
Episode 13: Wild Card: Peformance
Ten lucky semi-finalists have a second chance to wow the viewers and judges to try and get a spot in...
Episode 14: Wild Card: Verdict
The last three finalists will be decided with the judges deciding two, and the Australian public dec...
Episode 15: The Final 12: Australian Made
The finals are starting! Tonight the top 12 perform all Aussie hits in front of a studio audience!
Episode 16: The Final 12: Verdict
Who will be the first person eliminated from the final 12?
Episode 17: The Final 11: Pop
The top 11 go 'Pop' in this week's final!
Episode 18: The Final 11: Verdict
Who's time on the Australian Idol journey is about to go 'pop'?!
Episode 19: The Final 10: 60's
Yeah, baby, yeah! The Idol's take us back to the era of Beatle Mania and the Stones - the Sixties!!!
Episode 20: The Final 10: Verdict
Who didn't survive the swinging sixties elimination?
Episode 21: The Final 9: Disco
Break out the platform shoes and the flares, the top 9 are bringing the best in Disco!
Episode 22: The Final 9: Verdict
Who's dancing their way out of the competition this week?
Episode 23: The Final 8: Contestant's Choice
The finalist make their own decisions tonight, and sing any song of their choice.
Episode 24: The Final 8: Verdict
Who's own choice makes them Australia's choice to go this week.
Episode 25: The Final 7: The Beatles
The fab 7 sing their versions of songs by the fab 4! Take a trip down 'Abbey Road' and hear songs by...
Episode 26: The Final 7: Verdict
Who is taking their trip home in a 'Yellow Submarine'? Find out tonight when the group of 7 become 6...
Episode 27: The Final 6 - The 80's
Back to the era that was shoulder pads, bright colours and the introduction of the 'power ballad', t...
Episode 28: Performance Live Verdict - The 80's
It's Back To The Future with someone who performed in the 80's show now leaving the competition.
Episode 29: Up Close and Personal - The Top 5
No judges, no pressure, the top 5 sing songs and bare their souls for the Australian public in this...
Episode 30: The Final 5 - R&B/Soul
With the Opera House looming, the top 5 sing tonight songs with a bit of r'n'b and soul!
Episode 31: Performance Live Verdict - R&B/Soul
Five become four.......who is leaving the competition tonight?
Episode 32: The Final 4 - Big Band
Back to the era of the 'Big Band' our finalists battle it out singing two songs tonight!
Episode 33: Performance Live Verdict - Big Band
Who is leaving the competition after last night's Big Band performance?
Episode 34: The Final 3 - The 70's
Strap on your flares, get out the blowdryer, the finalists visit the 70's!!!
Episode 35: Performance Live Verdict - The 70's
This is the last verdict show before the Opera House decider - who will be performing in the Austral...
Episode 36: The Final 2 - Own Choice and Winner's Single
It's a battle of the sexes - Casey and Anthony sing two own choices and the winner's single in their...
Episode 37: The Finale
Tonight, music history is made......will it be Casey or Anthony who gets to wear the Australian Idol...
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.
Episode 1: Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart
Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent b...
Episode 2: Audition 2: Melbourne
Auditions move to chilly Melbourne where more of Australia\\\'s talented, and not-so-talented, turn...
Episode 3: Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide
The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in...
Episode 4: Audition 4: Sydney
The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.
Episode 5: From 150 to 78
In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and...
Episode 6: Top 30
Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.
Episode 7: Inside Idol 1
Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.
Episode 8: Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song se...
Episode 9: Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.
Episode 10: Inside Idol 2
Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice...
Episode 11: Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.
Episode 12: Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.
Episode 13: Inside Idol 3
Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.
Episode 14: Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.
Episode 15: Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performe...
Episode 16: Inside Idol 4
The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.
Episode 17: Wild Card: Performance
The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.
Episode 18: Wild Card: Verdict
The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.
Episode 19: Inside Idol 5
Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to...
Episode 20: The Final 13: Australian Made
The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.
Episode 21: The Final 13: Verdict
The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.
Episode 22: Inside Idol 6
Leah McLeod gives us the scoop from backstage at the first Finals performance. She also catches up...
Episode 23: The Final 11: The 60s
This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.
Episode 24: The Finals 11: Verdict
The Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them wil...
Episode 25: Inside Idol 7
Once again Leah has all the backstage drama, and she also travels with the group to Melbourne where...
Episode 26: The Final 10: Rock Supergroup
The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.
Episode 27: The Final 10: Verdict
The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.
Episode 28: Inside Idol 8
Leah McLeod gets the low-down on the personal relationships developing on Idol, and of course, she h...
Episode 29: The Final 9: Contestant's Choice
The remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week...
Episode 30: The Final 9: Verdict
Ricki-Lee Coulter, a finalist from last season, does a special performance. The nine finalists for t...
Episode 31: Inside Idol 9
Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice perfor...
Episode 32: The Final 8: Big Band
The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.
Episode 33: The Final 8: Verdict
The Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is vo...
Episode 34: Inside Idol 10
The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.
Episode 35: The Final 7: The 80s
The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
Episode 36: The Final 7: The 80s
The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
Episode 37: The Final 7: Verdict
After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the aud...
Episode 38: Inside Idol 11
Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.
Episode 39: Up Close and Personal: The Top 6
Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer q...
Episode 40: The Final 6: Motown
The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.
Episode 41: The Final 6: Verdict
David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".
Episode 42: Inside Idol 12
Leah McLeod follows the Idols this week leading up to their performances, the trip to the Arias, and...
Episode 43: The Final 5: The 70s
Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?
Episode 44: The Final 5: Verdict
The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.
Episode 45: Inside Idol 13
Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.
Episode 46: The Final 4: Elvis
The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.
Episode 47: The Final 4: Verdict
Each week, it gets harder and harder to say goodbye to one of our performers, but after a group perf...
Episode 48: Inside Idol 14
The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what...
Episode 49: The Final 3: Number One Hits
This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.
Episode 50: The Final 3: Verdict
The remaining three perform a rendition of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" before finding out who is going...
Episode 51: Inside Idol 15
Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Ido...
Episode 52: The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single
It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances to...
Episode 53: The Finale
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.
Episode 1: Auditions 1: Melbourne, Hobart & Alice Springs
The nationwide search for a singing super-star starts tonight! Australian Idol is back and already b...
Episode 2: Auditions 2: Perth & Adelaide
The judges continue their journey to find Australia's next Australian Idol in Perth and Adelaide.
Episode 3: Auditions 3: Sydney & Townsville
The judges travel to Sydney and Townsville on their quest to find the next Australian Idol.
Episode 4: Auditions 4: Queensland & Albury Wodonga
The judges make their final stops for auditions to find the next Australian Idol.
Episode 5: Top 125
This showed the first and second day of the top 125 in Sydney being cut down by over half.
Episode 6: Top 24
Third and final day of the pre finals in Sydney. To judges go one-on-one with all the remaining cont...
Episode 7: Semi Finals: Group 1 Perfom
The first group of six boys perform.
Episode 8: Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict & Group 2 Perform
The verdict for the first group of six boys followed by the performances of the first group of six g...
Episode 9: Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict & Group 3 Perform
The verdict for the first group of girls followed by the performances of the second group of six boy...
Episode 10: Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict & Group 4 Perform
This show begins with the verdict for the second group of six boys followed big erformances of the l...
Episode 11: Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict
The verdict for the final group and the announcement of the wildcard contestants.
Episode 12: Wildcard: Performance
The Wildcards perform for the final four positions in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2006.
Episode 13: Wildcard: Verdict
The final four positions in the Top 12 are announced.
Episode 14: Final 12: Contestant's Choice
The 2006 Final 12 battle it out for a place in Australia's hearts in the first finals this year. Thi...
Episode 15: Final 12: Verdict
Australia says a teary-eyed goodbye to Joseph Gatehau, who is the first finalist to leave the show i...
Episode 16: Final 11: Rock
The Final 11 contestants perform a song from the Rock genre.
Episode 17: Final 11: Verdict
Another finalist must leave the competition.
Episode 18: Final 10: Number One Hits
Tonight the contestants perform a song that was number one on the Australian music charts.
Episode 19: Final 10: Verdict
Another finalist must leave the competition.
Episode 20: Final 9: The Year I Was Born
Tonight the contestants perform songs from the year in which they were born.
Episode 21: Final 9: Verdict
Time for the Verdict for the final 9 contestants.
Episode 22: Final 8: Disco
Tonight the contestants peform a song form the Disco genre.
Episode 23: Final 8: Verdict
Another finalist must leave the competition.
Episode 24: Final 7: Acoustic/Contestant's Choice
In a world first for Idol, contestants are given the choice to play an instrument during thier perfo...
Episode 25: Final 7: Verdict
Another finalist must leave the competition.
Episode 26: Up Close And Personal: Originals
The contestants sing a song of their choice without the usual weekly routine.
Episode 27: Final 6: Big Band/Rock Swings
The saxophones, trumpets, trombones, harp, and rhythm section are back for another year. The Final 6...
Episode 28: Final 6: Verdict
Dreams of fame and fortune crumble for one hopeful.
Episode 29: Final 5: ARIA Hall Of Fame
Tonight the Final 5 perform songs from artists who have been inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.
Episode 30: Final 5: Verdict
One more Idol must leave the competition.
Episode 31: Final 4: Audience Choice
The hopefuls are down to four, and this week you get to choose what the Idols sing. With only a coup...
Episode 32: Final 4: Verdict
One Idol must leave the competition. Who will the Australian public decide is not the 2006 Australia...
Episode 33: Final 3: Judge's Choice
The judges get so chose what the final 3 will be singing for the last time at the normal stage for t...
Episode 34: Final 3: Verdict
The big verdict before the massive 2006 grand final is here which will decide who the final 2 will b...
Episode 35: Grand Final: Performances
The two singers left in the quest for fame take to the stage for their chance at becoming recording...
Episode 36: Grand Final: Verdict
Everything comes to an end and like the other seasons, season 4 must have just one winner. There are...
The fifth season of Australian Idol premiered on 5 August 2007 on Network Ten. It concluded on 25 November.
Episode 1: Auditions 1
Episode 2: Auditions 2
Episode 3: Auditions 3
Episode 4: Auditions 4
Episode 5: Top 100
Episode 6: Final 24
Episode 7: Semi Final - 1
Episode 8: Semi Final - 2
Episode 9: Semi Final - 3
Episode 10: Semi Final - 4
Episode 11: Semi Final - 4 (Result) / Wildcard Annoucement
Episode 12: Wildcard Show
Episode 13: Wildcard Verdict
Episode 14: Final 12
Episode 15: Final 12 (Result)
Episode 16: Final 11
Episode 17: Final 11 (Result)
Episode 18: Final 10
Episode 19: Final 10 (Result)
Episode 20: Final 9
Episode 21: Final 9 (Result)
Episode 22: Final 8
Episode 23: Final 8 (Result)
Episode 24: Final 7
Episode 25: Final 7 (Result)
Episode 26: Final 6
Episode 27: Final 6 (results)
Episode 29: Final 5
Episode 30: Final 5 (Results)
Episode 31: Final 4
Episode 32: Final 4 (Results)
Episode 33: Final 3
Episode 34: Final 3 (Results)
Episode 35: Final 2
Episode 36: Final 2 (Results)
Episode 37: Finale
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.
Episode 1: Melbourne Auditions
Episode 2: Perth Auditions
Episode 3: Brisbane Auditions
Episode 4: Adelaide and London Auditions
Episode 5: Sydney Auditions: Part 1
Episode 6: Auditions: Sydney, Part 2
Episode 7: Theatre Rounds: Top 100
Episode 8: Semi-Finals: Group 1 Performance
Episode 9: Semi-Finals: Verdict #1 + Group 2 Performance
Episode 10: Semi-Finals: Verdict #2 + Group 3 Performance
Episode 11: Semi-Finals: Verdict #3 + Group 4 Performance
Episode 12: Semi-Finals: Verdict #4 + Wildcard Performance
Episode 13: Semi-Finals: Wildcard Verdict
Episode 14: Top 12 Performance: Idol's Choice
Episode 15: Top 12 Verdict
Episode 16: Top 11 Performance: The 80s
Episode 17: Top 11 Verdict
Episode 18: Top 10 Performance: Aussie Hits
Episode 19: Top 10 Verdict
Episode 20: Top 9 Performance: ABBA
Episode 21: Top 9 Verdict
Episode 22: Top 8 Performance: Rock
Episode 23: Top 8 Verdict
Episode 24: Top 7 Performance: Motown
Episode 25: Top 7 Verdict
Episode 26: Top 6 Performance: Rolling Stones
Episode 27: Top 6 Verdict
Episode 28: Top 5 Performance: Michael Jackson
Episode 29: Top 5 Verdict
Episode 30: Top 4 Performance: All American Hits
Episode 31: Top 4 Verdict
Episode 32: Top 3 Performance: Idol's Choice
Episode 33: Top 3 Verdict/Top 2 Showdown
Episode 34: Grand Final
Episode 35: And the winner is ....
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.
Episode 1: Welcome to Idol 2009
Brian McFadden rates the real and would be talent!
Episode 2: Audition 2
Delta joins us as guest judge and Lady Gaga drops by the Sydney auditions.
Episode 3: Top 100
The judges turn up the pressure to choose the Top 24.
Episode 4: Semifinal 1
Six superfine performances shake the stage.
Episode 5: Semifinal 2
The judges’ opinions were as varied as the song choices in tonight’s semi-finals.
Episode 6: Semifinal 3
Our third semi-finals show had them dancing in the aisles
Episode 7: Semifinal 4
The last semi-finals round capped off an incredible week for our Top 24.
Episode 8: Wildcard
Nine singers have a second shot at the Final 12.
Episode 9: Wildcard Verdict Final 12
The Final 12 for 2009 get the ball rolling!
Episode 10: Final 12 Verdict Final 11
Suzi Quatro helps the Idols unleash their inner rock gods.
Episode 11: Final 10
11 contestants become 10.
Episode 12: Back to the 80's
The Idols get their groove on!
Episode 13: Final 8
The Idols sing the songs of a true pop superstar!
Episode 14: Final 7
The Idols put their best feet forward for big band night with Harry Connick Jr.
Episode 15: Final 6
Liza Minnelli lights up Idol for our Final 6 show!
Episode 16: Final 5
The Idols sing two of their favourite songs.
Episode 17: Final 4
The Madden brothers join us as guest judges.
Episode 18: The Final 3
Pete Wentz joins Idol for a power-packed show!
Episode 19: The Final 2
Michael Buble joins us as a guest judge as the final two Idols are revealed!
Episode 20: The Final
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.
Episode 1: Auditions #1
After a long hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Thousands line the streets...
Episode 2: Auditions #2
With thousands of people auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain; a pass to the next round and a...
Episode 3: Auditions #3
The competition rolls on. Who will triumph, and who will miss out on a chance to win Australian Idol...
Episode 4: Auditions #4
As space in the top 50 dwindles across the country, idol hopefuls do whatever it takes to secure the...
Episode 5: Auditions #5
The auditions continue! Which Idol hopefuls will be one step closer to their dreams, and which will...
Episode 6: Auditions #6
As tensions continue to build, a new set of singers perform for their lives for the chance to become...
Episode 7: Auditions #7
It's the final lot of auditions. Who will get through to the top 50?
Episode 8: Top 50 (1)
The Australian Idol Top 50 is here! Who will impress the judges and prove they have what it takes to...
Episode 9: Top 50 (2)
The Top 50 continues, as contestants give their all to wow the judges.
Episode 10: Top 24 (1)
We're now down to the final 24 contestants! Who will continue to triumph, as everyone sings for thei...
Episode 11: Top 24 (2)
The top 24 continues. Who among the contestants will impress with their singing prowess?
Episode 12: Top 24 (3)
The top 24 round is almost over, but there are still some surprises in store before live performance...
Episode 13: Top 12 Performance Show
The Live Performance shows are here!
Episode 14: Live Results Show
The results are in! Which contestants will progress, and which ones will miss out on their dream of...
Episode 15: Top 10 Live Performance Show
The Top 10 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trai...
Episode 16: Live Results Show 2
Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top...
Episode 17: Top 8 Live Performance Show
Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr,...
Episode 18: Live Results Show 3
The Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Train...
Episode 19: Top 6 Live Performance Show
The Top 6 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Train...
Episode 20: Live Results Show 4
Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top...
Episode 21: Grand Finale
The Top 3 perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Conni...
This is where stars are made.
Episode 1: Episode 1
Australian Idol is back with only 30 Golden Tickets up for grabs, on the hunt for the best of the be...
Episode 2: Episode 2
Day 2 of auditions & the judges search for singers with sensational style & undeniable star power. W...
Episode 3: Episode 3
It's day 3 and Amy Shark makes a dream come true, Kyle heads to the town of Sandilands and the song...
Episode 4: Episode 4
Halfway through the auditions and the incredible singers are still coming. From a humble trolley-pus...
Episode 5: Episode 5
It's the fifth day of Australian Idol auditions and country music queens to pop belters, shy schoolb...
Episode 6: Episode 6
It's the second last day of auditions and contestants yet to sing are feeling the pressure to perfor...
Episode 7: Episode 7
It's the final day of auditions, and with just three golden tickets remaining, the judges' decisions...
Episode 8: Episode 8
Top 30 Week begins. Contestants face 3 epic challenges to avoid elimination & ultimately earn their...
Episode 9: Episode 9
It's Group Challenge Day. The contestants have teamed up in trios to work on collaborations, and whi...
Episode 10: Episode 10
The Solo Performances are here! Singing in front of a live audience and accompanied by a live band,...
Episode 11: Episode 11
It’s the culmination of the Top 30 week, and the last opportunity for our performers to secure a spo...
Episode 12: Episode 12
From thousands of hopefuls, we’re now down to the final 21. This week’s all about transformation & t...
Episode 13: Episode 13
It’s Top 21 week and the incredible performances just keep coming. In front of a live audience, the...
Episode 14: Episode 14
With a special appearance from Tate McRae, it’s the last of the Top 21 performances. Only 12 Idol ho...
Episode 15: Episode 15
The top 12 is here! With the pressure on more than ever, who will flourish under the bright lights o...
Episode 16: Episode 16
The top 12 heats continue. With the competition heating up, what will it take to impress the judges?
Episode 17: Episode 17
The Australian Idol 2024 Top 12 continues, on a night that is sure to be filled with star-making per...
Episode 18: Episode 18
The Australian Idol 2024 hopefuls have dwindled down to the Top 10. Who will thrive and make it to t...
Episode 19: Episode 19
Australian Idol's Top Ten round continues, as the singers give it their all to impress the judging p...
Episode 20: Episode 20
It's the last top ten round, and nerves are high. Who will make it to the top 8 of Australian Idol 2...
Episode 21: Episode 21
Australian Idol is now down to the top 8 singers. As the numbers go down, who will rise up and impre...
Episode 22: Episode 22
The top 8 are about to become the top 6. Who will have their Idol dream end, and who will stay alive...
Episode 23: Episode 23
We're now down to the final six contestants. Nerves are high as the top six continue to amaze with t...
Episode 24: Episode 24
The top six are about to be halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final thre...
Episode 25: Episode 25
It's the final three! With just one night until the 2024 Australian Idol crowned, contestants will g...
Episode 26: Episode 26
After all the weeks of auditions, judging and singing, the 2024 Australian Idol will be crowned. Who...
Episode 1: Episode 1
Australian Idol is back, and it's going to be the toughest series ever, with big voices, massive sur...
Episode 2: Episode 2
Australian Idol continues with a massive day 2 audition. Hopeful superstars impress the judges, & Ky...
Episode 3: Episode 3
It is the end of the first week of auditions. Singers are travelling from across the country in hope...
Episode 4: Episode 4
The final week of Auditions. So far, there have been some of the most phenomenal singers Idol has ev...
Episode 5: Episode 5
It's audition day 5 of Australian Idol 2025. With more than half of the golden tickets now gone, the...
Episode 6: Episode 6
It's the second last day of auditions, and the pressure is on to get one of the few remaining ticket...
Episode 7: Episode 7
The final four Golden Tickets are up for grabs on Australian Idol, and it's the last chance for hope...
Episode 8: Episode 8
It's Top 30 Week! Our singers are tested with three massive challenges designed to see who is worthy...
Episode 9: Episode 9
It's time for the second challenge of Top 30 Week: Group Challenge! The pressure mounts as three con...
Episode 10: Episode 10
The final challenge of Top 30 week. Performers must sing with a live band in front of a live audienc...
Episode 11: Episode 11
Tonight, the solo performances continue with the remaining contestants delivering the most thrilling...
Episode 12: Episode 12
Transformation week kicks off on Australian Idol with the Top 21 performers taking to the stage to s...
Episode 13: Episode 13
From thousands of hopefuls, we're down to the Top 21 performers. Transformation week continues with...
Episode 14: Episode 14
It's the final night of Transformation Week, and the last group in the Top 21 is battling for the fi...
Episode 15: Episode 15
Top 12 week kicks off with the first group taking to the stage to perform in front of judges & a hug...
Episode 16: Episode 16
The final six performers take to the stage tonight as Top 12 Week continues in front of a huge live...
Episode 17: Episode 17
Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion tonight. The Top 12 have performed, Australia has vo...
Episode 18: Episode 18
Episode 19: Episode 19
Episode 20: Episode 20
Episode 21: Episode 21
Episode 22: Episode 22
Tonight, on Australian Idol, voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the...
Episode 23: Episode 23
The top 6 take to the stage, with each song dedicated to the heroes in their lives. Prepare for the...
Episode 24: Episode 24
After last night’s performances, the top 6 learn their fate. Only 3 singers will advance to the Gran...
Episode 25: Episode 25
It's the Grand Finale! The Top 3 take to the stage for the last time to perform and show why they sh...
Episode 26: Episode 26
It's the Grand Finale results show, and after many weeks of blood, sweat and tears, your Australian...
Recommended TV Shows 📺
Wild Sri Lanka
Wild Sri Lanka
Wild Sri Lanka is a three part mini series about this tropical island in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of...
View DetailsFrock Destroyers: Frockumentary
Frock Destroyers: Frockumentary
This four-part series follows the lives of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 1 queens, Baga Chipz, Divina DeCampo, and Blu Hy...
View DetailsDoom at Your Service
Doom at Your Service
A woman with only a short time to live and a man with the supernatural power to bring the world to an end discover the t...
View DetailsChopped Sweets
Chopped Sweets
In a sweet spinoff of the ultimate culinary competition, host Scott Conant challenges four bold pastry artists to take o...
View DetailsMaria Wern
Maria Wern
Crime Inspector Maria Wern returns to duty at the Police Department on the island of Gotland, and is immediately thrown...
View DetailsThe State
The State
The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the h...
View DetailsOrient
Orient
During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. I...
View DetailsPretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girl...
View DetailsMentiras, The Series
Mentiras, The Series
After discovering that Emmanuel Mijares has died, Daniela, Dulce, Yuri, and Lupita are summoned to a mysterious mansion....
View DetailsMagpie Murders
Magpie Murders
An editor gets drawn into a web of intrigue and murder when she receives an unfinished manuscript.
View DetailsSuranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials
Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials
Suranne Jones investigates the most infamous witch trials in history. In Pendle in Lancashire, she uncovers the story be...
View DetailsLove and Hate
Love and Hate
The series follows the incidents and accidents of the wealthy Belgrade family Lazarevic. No one got over the death of th...
View DetailsChina, IL
China, IL
China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is...
View DetailsAll the Sharks
All the Sharks
Four teams of shark experts and enthusiasts travel the globe trying to find the most elusive shark species in this fin-t...
View DetailsThe Mess You Leave Behind
The Mess You Leave Behind
A teacher starts her job at a high school but is haunted by a suspicious death that occurred there weeks before and begi...
View Details