Australian Idol (2003)
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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Episode 1 - Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart
Release Date: 2005-07-26Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!
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Episode 2 - Audition 2: Melbourne
Release Date: 2005-07-27Auditions 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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Episode 3 - Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide
Release Date: 2005-08-02The 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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Episode 4 - Audition 4: Sydney
Release Date: 2005-08-03The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.
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Episode 5 - From 150 to 78
Release Date: 2005-08-09In 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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Episode 6 - Top 30
Release Date: 2005-08-10Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.
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Episode 7 - Inside Idol 1
Release Date: 2005-08-11Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.
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Episode 8 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
Release Date: 2005-08-16The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.
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Episode 9 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Release Date: 2005-08-17Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.
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Episode 10 - Inside Idol 2
Release Date: 2005-08-18Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.
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Episode 11 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
Release Date: 2005-08-21The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.
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Episode 12 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Release Date: 2005-08-22Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.
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Episode 13 - Inside Idol 3
Release Date: 2005-08-25Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.
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Episode 14 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
Release Date: 2005-08-28The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.
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Episode 15 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
Release Date: 2005-08-29The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.
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Episode 16 - Inside Idol 4
Release Date: 2005-09-01The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.
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Episode 17 - Wild Card: Performance
Release Date: 2005-09-04The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.
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Episode 18 - Wild Card: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-09-05The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.
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Episode 19 - Inside Idol 5
Release Date: 2005-09-08Leah 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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Episode 20 - The Final 13: Australian Made
Release Date: 2005-09-11The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.
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Episode 21 - The Final 13: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-09-12The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.
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Episode 22 - Inside Idol 6
Release Date: 2005-09-15Leah 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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Episode 23 - The Final 11: The 60s
Release Date: 2005-09-18This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.
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Episode 24 - The Finals 11: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-09-19The 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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Episode 25 - Inside Idol 7
Release Date: 2005-09-22Once 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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Episode 26 - The Final 10: Rock Supergroup
Release Date: 2005-09-25The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.
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Episode 27 - The Final 10: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-09-26The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.
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Episode 28 - Inside Idol 8
Release Date: 2005-09-29Leah 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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Episode 29 - The Final 9: Contestant's Choice
Release Date: 2005-10-02The 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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Episode 30 - The Final 9: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-10-03Ricki-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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Episode 31 - Inside Idol 9
Release Date: 2005-10-06Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.
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Episode 32 - The Final 8: Big Band
Release Date: 2005-10-09The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.
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Episode 33 - The Final 8: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-10-10The 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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Episode 34 - Inside Idol 10
Release Date: 2005-10-13The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.
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Episode 35 - The Final 7: The 80s
Release Date: 2005-10-16The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
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Episode 36 - The Final 7: The 80s
Release Date: 2005-10-16The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
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Episode 37 - The Final 7: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-10-17After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.
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Episode 38 - Inside Idol 11
Release Date: 2005-10-20Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.
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Episode 39 - Up Close and Personal: The Top 6
Release Date: 2005-10-21Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.
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Episode 40 - The Final 6: Motown
Release Date: 2005-10-23The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.
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Episode 41 - The Final 6: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-10-24David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".
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Episode 42 - Inside Idol 12
Release Date: 2005-10-27Leah 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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Episode 43 - The Final 5: The 70s
Release Date: 2005-10-30Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?
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Episode 44 - The Final 5: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-10-31The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.
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Episode 45 - Inside Idol 13
Release Date: 2005-11-03Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.
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Episode 46 - The Final 4: Elvis
Release Date: 2005-11-06The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.
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Episode 47 - The Final 4: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-11-07Each 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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Episode 48 - Inside Idol 14
Release Date: 2005-11-10The 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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Episode 49 - The Final 3: Number One Hits
Release Date: 2005-11-13This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.
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Episode 50 - The Final 3: Verdict
Release Date: 2005-11-14The 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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Episode 51 - Inside Idol 15
Release Date: 2005-11-17Leah 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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Episode 52 - The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single
Release Date: 2005-11-20It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.
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Episode 53 - The Finale
Release Date: 2005-11-21Former Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!