Australian Idol
NR2003•2h 0m•5.0/10
Reality
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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.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
July 27, 2003
Last Aired
February 16, 2026
Networks
10, Seven Network
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Premiere
Air date: 2003-07-27
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.
E2
From The Top 75 to the Top 40
Air date: 2003-08-03
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 Dicko to ensure their place in the Top 40.
E3
The Top 40
Air date: 2003-08-04
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'.
E4
Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
Air date: 2003-08-10
The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!
E5
Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Air date: 2003-08-11
We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!
E6
Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
Air date: 2003-08-17
The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?
E7
Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Air date: 2003-08-18
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.
E8
Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
Air date: 2003-08-24
The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.
E9
Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
Air date: 2003-08-25
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 episode!
E10
The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly
Air date: 2003-08-26
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!
E11
Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform
Air date: 2003-08-31
It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!
E12
Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict
Air date: 2003-09-01
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 the finals.
E13
Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform
Air date: 2003-09-07
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.
E14
Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict
Air date: 2003-09-08
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 made it to the top 10!
E15
Wildcard: Judge's Choice
Air date: 2003-09-14
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?
E16
Wildcard: Live Verdict
Air date: 2003-09-15
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!
E17
Performance 1: The 70's
Air date: 2003-09-21
Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!
E18
Performance 1: Verdict
Air date: 2003-09-22
Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.
E19
Inside Idol #1
Air date: 2003-09-25
Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.
E20
Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones
Air date: 2003-09-28
Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!
E21
Performance 2: Verdict
Air date: 2003-09-29
Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!
E22
Inside Idol #2
Air date: 2003-10-02
This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.
E23
Performance 3: Aussie Made
Air date: 2003-10-05
Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?
E24
Performance 3: Verdict
Air date: 2003-10-06
Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?
E25
Inside Idol #3
Air date: 2003-10-09
What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.
E26
Performance 4: The 80's
Air date: 2003-10-12
Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!
E27
Performance 4: Verdict
Air date: 2003-10-13
Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!
E28
Up Close & Personal
Air date: 2003-10-14
Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.
E29
Inside Idol #4
Air date: 2003-10-16
Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.
E30
Performance 5: R&B/Soul
Air date: 2003-10-19
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.
E31
Performance 5: Verdict
Air date: 2003-10-20
Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!
E32
Inside Idol #5
Air date: 2003-10-23
Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.
E33
Performance 6: Big Band
Air date: 2003-10-26
How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?
E34
Performance 6: Verdict
Air date: 2003-10-27
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!
E35
Inside Idol #6
Air date: 2003-10-30
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.
E36
Performance 7: The 60's
Air date: 2003-11-02
Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!
E37
Performance 7: Verdcict
Air date: 2003-11-03
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?
E38
Inside Idol #7
Air date: 2003-11-06
Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.
E39
Performance 8: Contestants Choice
Air date: 2003-11-09
As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!
E40
Quentin Crashes Australian Idol
Air date: 2003-11-10
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!
E41
Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)
Air date: 2003-11-13
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'.
E42
Showdown Tour
Air date: 2003-11-16
Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!
E43
Grand Finale
Air date: 2003-11-19
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 members of the top 40!
E44
The Winner's Journey
Air date: 2003-11-23
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!
Cast
Marcia Hines
Self - Judge
Kyle Sandilands
Self - Judge
Amy Shark
Self - Judge
