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 - The Premiere
Release Date: 2003-07-27In 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.
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Episode 2 - From The Top 75 to the Top 40
Release Date: 2003-08-03The 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.
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Episode 3 - The Top 40
Release Date: 2003-08-04Time 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'.
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Episode 4 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
Release Date: 2003-08-10The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!
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Episode 5 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Release Date: 2003-08-11We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!
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Episode 6 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
Release Date: 2003-08-17The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?
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Episode 7 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Release Date: 2003-08-18The 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.
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Episode 8 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
Release Date: 2003-08-24The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.
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Episode 9 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
Release Date: 2003-08-25Which 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!
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Episode 10 - The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly
Release Date: 2003-08-26Today 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!
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Episode 11 - Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform
Release Date: 2003-08-31It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!
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Episode 12 - Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict
Release Date: 2003-09-01The 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.
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Episode 13 - Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform
Release Date: 2003-09-07The 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.
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Episode 14 - Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict
Release Date: 2003-09-08Who 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!
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Episode 15 - Wildcard: Judge's Choice
Release Date: 2003-09-14The 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?
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Episode 16 - Wildcard: Live Verdict
Release Date: 2003-09-15Based 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!
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Episode 17 - Performance 1: The 70's
Release Date: 2003-09-21Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!
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Episode 18 - Performance 1: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-09-22Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.
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Episode 19 - Inside Idol #1
Release Date: 2003-09-25Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.
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Episode 20 - Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones
Release Date: 2003-09-28Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!
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Episode 21 - Performance 2: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-09-29Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!
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Episode 22 - Inside Idol #2
Release Date: 2003-10-02This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.
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Episode 23 - Performance 3: Aussie Made
Release Date: 2003-10-05Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?
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Episode 24 - Performance 3: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-10-06Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?
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Episode 25 - Inside Idol #3
Release Date: 2003-10-09What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.
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Episode 26 - Performance 4: The 80's
Release Date: 2003-10-12Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!
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Episode 27 - Performance 4: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-10-13Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!
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Episode 28 - Up Close & Personal
Release Date: 2003-10-14Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.
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Episode 29 - Inside Idol #4
Release Date: 2003-10-16Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.
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Episode 30 - Performance 5: R&B/Soul
Release Date: 2003-10-19The 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.
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Episode 31 - Performance 5: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-10-20Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!
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Episode 32 - Inside Idol #5
Release Date: 2003-10-23Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.
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Episode 33 - Performance 6: Big Band
Release Date: 2003-10-26How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?
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Episode 34 - Performance 6: Verdict
Release Date: 2003-10-27Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!
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Episode 35 - Inside Idol #6
Release Date: 2003-10-30Watch 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.
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Episode 36 - Performance 7: The 60's
Release Date: 2003-11-02Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!
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Episode 37 - Performance 7: Verdcict
Release Date: 2003-11-03Who 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?
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Episode 38 - Inside Idol #7
Release Date: 2003-11-06Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.
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Episode 39 - Performance 8: Contestants Choice
Release Date: 2003-11-09As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!
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Episode 40 - Quentin Crashes Australian Idol
Release Date: 2003-11-10This 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!
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Episode 41 - Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)
Release Date: 2003-11-13If 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'.
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Episode 42 - Showdown Tour
Release Date: 2003-11-16Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!
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Episode 43 - Grand Finale
Release Date: 2003-11-19It'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!
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Episode 44 - The Winner's Journey
Release Date: 2003-11-23Now 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!