Australian Idol

Australian Idol (2003- )

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Through auditions, concerts and voting by the public, one person will be crowned Australian Idol and will receive a one million dollar recording contract and national fame.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 19:30 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E28Grand Finale (2)Apr 14, 2026
S11E27Grand FinaleApr 13, 2026
S11E26Top 3Apr 12, 2026
S11E25Top 6 - 2Apr 7, 2026
S11E24Top 6 - 1Apr 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the first season of Australian Idol premiere?

The first season of Australian Idol premiered on July 27, 2003.

Who were the judges during the first season of Australian Idol?

The judges during the first season of Australian Idol were Ian Dickson, Mark Holden, and Marcia Hines.

How many contestants were there in the first season of Australian Idol?

There were 120 contestants in the first season of Australian Idol.

Who was the host of the first season of Australian Idol?

The host of the first season of Australian Idol was Osher G\u00fcnsberg, then known as Andrew G.

Who won the first season of Australian Idol?

Guy Sebastian won the first season of Australian Idol.

What was the prize for winning the first season of Australian Idol?

The prize for winning the first season of Australian Idol was a recording contract and a Holden Astra convertible.

How many episodes were in the first season of Australian Idol?

There were eleven episodes in the first season of Australian Idol.

Who were the top three contestants of the first season of Australian Idol?

The top three contestants of the first season of Australian Idol were Shannon Noll, Guy Sebastian, and Cosima De Vito.

How many votes were cast during the grand finale of the first season of Australian Idol?

There were over 3 million votes cast during the grand finale of the first season of Australian Idol.

What was the theme of the fourth performance show in the first season of Australian Idol?

The theme of the fourth performance show in the first season of Australian Idol was "Movie Magic".

Who was the first contestant to be eliminated from the first season of Australian Idol?

The first contestant to be eliminated from the first season of Australian Idol was Peter Ryan.

How many different genres of music were covered during the first season of Australian Idol?

There were ten different genres of music covered during the first season of Australian Idol.

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