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Australian Idol

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2025
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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Harry Connick Jr., Kyle Sandilands, Meghan Trainor, and Amy Shark in Australian Idol (2003)
Talent CompetitionGame ShowMusicReality TV

Australian Idol sought to discover the most commercial young singer in Australia through a series of nationwide auditions. The final winner was determined by public voting.Australian Idol sought to discover the most commercial young singer in Australia through a series of nationwide auditions. The final winner was determined by public voting.Australian Idol sought to discover the most commercial young singer in Australia through a series of nationwide auditions. The final winner was determined by public voting.

  • Creator
    • Simon Fuller
  • Stars
    • Marcia Hines
    • Osher Günsberg
    • James Mathison
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    354
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    • Creator
      • Simon Fuller
    • Stars
      • Marcia Hines
      • Osher Günsberg
      • James Mathison
    • 11User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Marcia Hines
    Marcia Hines
    • Self - Judge
    • 2003–2025
    Osher Günsberg
    Osher Günsberg
    • Self - Host
    • 2003–2009
    James Mathison
    • Self - Host
    • 2003–2008
    Kyle Sandilands
    Kyle Sandilands
    • Self - Judge
    • 2005–2025
    Mark Holden
    Mark Holden
    • Self - Judge
    • 2003–2007
    Ian Dickson
    • Self - Judge
    • 2003–2009
    Ricki-Lee Coulter
    • Self - Host…
    • 2004–2025
    Scott Tweedie
    • Self - Host
    • 2023–2025
    Amy Shark
    Amy Shark
    • Self - Judge
    • 2023–2025
    Anthony Callea
    • Self…
    • 2004–2007
    Jessica Mauboy
    Jessica Mauboy
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2006–2023
    Emily Williams
    • Self…
    • 2005–2007
    Damien Leith
    • Self…
    • 2006–2007
    Guy Sebastian
    Guy Sebastian
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2003–2009
    Kate DeAraugo
    • Self…
    • 2005–2007
    Natalie Gauci
    • Self…
    • 2007
    Carl Riseley
    • Self…
    • 2007–2008
    Shannon Noll
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2003–2007
    • Creator
      • Simon Fuller
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    twiggysayshi

    Addictive Viewing!

    Here in australia we only just recently got our version of the "idol phenomenon" and it's gotten us all hooked. Sure there's the bad few apples that still think it's karaoke, when u can see the band every episode! This, like the other 'Popstars' and 'starsearch', is just a way of manafacturing pop artists, but it's gotten so much deeper than that with seeing the contestants perform on stage everyweek and have their songs touch us or make us cry, and we get disappointed when our favourites leave, or get in the bottom three. It's become such addictive viewing they need it on everyday of the week to keep our household happy!

    The show is much more than a reality tv karaoke, if we wanted that we'd switch over to channel 31 and watch 'Kangaroo Karaoke' ps GO MILLSY AND PAULINI!
    1dtzkdtjs

    Sick

    Seen ads for this show for years, finally decided to watch an episode. Low, sick 'entertainment' that is completely devoid of 'reality'. Basically a show that preys on low-talent dreamers and dangles a carrot in order to humiliate them for viewer entertainment while throwing Chemist Warehouse ads at viewers in the break to make a shameless buck. These contestants have 0 chance of making something of themselves and everyone involved in the production of the show knows it. Maybe the worst culprits are the viewers that support this crap. Shame on the producers, has-been judges and sick viewers. The world would be a better place without this show and all it's vapid clones.
    1callummcalindon

    Just no.

    I refuse to watch anything with that hideous creature Kyle Sandilands in it. What a hideous excuse of a human being he us. He should be in jail, not on the television. Boycott this show to let the network know you refuse to support someone with such a cruel and awful attitude.

    I'd be interested in watching if they got rid of him. I love Marcia Hines, but she has lost a lot of respect from me just by associating with Sandilands. In fact, everyone involved in the production of this series should be ashamed that they involved him. Stuns me that they are giving legitimacy to the human equivalent of a tapeworm.
    lunchbox_snoogins

    Where is everyone from?

    Hey all, Im a big Australian Idol fan. i was just wondering where in Australia is everyone from, i come from Beenleigh (its between The Gold Coast and Brisbane) I so hope Guy wins and am so glad Cosima has left. i was so annoyed that Matt Chadwick didnt get further (he was 12th i know him and hes so sexy and talented.
    kutie-1

    One of the best shows on telly

    Australian Idol is currently in it's second series and growing from strength to strength. With the appeal of a variety of song genres and a showcase of raw Australian talent, it is easy to see why this show is fast becoming a "must-see."

    This year we've had genres such as Pop, R & B, Big Band (my personal favourite) and Australian- Made and of course the 60s, 70s and 80s. All of these genres have allowed us to realize the potential of these amazing performers (GO ANTHONY).

    Not that this year hasn't had it's controversies. Few expected the departures of Daniel and Ricki-Lee in consecutive weeks earlier on in the season. Dicko also has had his fair share, announcing his planned departure as judge at the end of the series. All of the controversy, however, does not lessen the appeal of "Australian Idol", rather increasing it.

    Overall, this year has been excellent, even better than last year.

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    • Trivia
      Top 13 Rankings (2005):
      • Winner, Kate DeAraugo
      • 2nd place, Emily Williams
      • 3rd place, Lee Harding
      • 4th place, Dan England
      • 5th place, Daniel Spillane
      • 6th place, Anne Robertson
      • 7th place, James Kannis
      • 8th place, Milly Edwards
      • 9th place, Roxane Lebrasse
      • 10th place, Natalie Zahra
      • 11th place, Laura Gissara
      • 12th place, Chris Luder
      • 13th place, Tarni Stephens
    • Connections
      Featured in 20 to 1: Crazy Customs (2008)

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2003 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • オーストラリアンアイドル
    • Filming locations
      • Disney Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(seasons 5-7)
    • Production company
      • Grundy-Fremantle Media Group
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      • 1080i (HDTV)
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      • 1.78 : 1

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