Australian Idol - Season 1
Season 1
The first season of Australian Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on Network Ten for 19 weeks in the latter half of 2003. The judges were Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
Network
Episodes44
DatesJul 27, 2003 - Nov 23, 2003
Episodes
Season 1Episode 160 min
The Premiere
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.
Jul 27, 2003
Season 1Episode 260 min
The Top 75
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.
Aug 3, 2003
Season 1Episode 360 min
The Top 40
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'.
Aug 4, 2003
Season 1Episode 460 min
Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!
Aug 10, 2003
Season 1Episode 560 min
Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!
Aug 11, 2003
Season 1Episode 660 min
Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?
Aug 17, 2003
Season 1Episode 760 min
Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
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.
Aug 18, 2003
Season 1Episode 860 min
Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.
Aug 24, 2003
Season 1Episode 960 min
Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
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!
Aug 25, 2003
Season 1Episode 1060 min
The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly
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!
Aug 26, 2003
Season 1Episode 1160 min
Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform
It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!
Aug 31, 2003
Season 1Episode 1260 min
Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict
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.
Sep 1, 2003
Season 1Episode 1360 min
Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform
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.
Sep 7, 2003
Season 1Episode 1460 min
Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict
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!
Sep 8, 2003
Season 1Episode 1560 min
Wildcard: Judge's Choice
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?
Sep 14, 2003
Season 1Episode 1660 min
Wildcard: Live Verdict
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!
Sep 15, 2003
Season 1Episode 1760 min
Performance 1: The 70's
Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!
Sep 21, 2003
Season 1Episode 1860 min
Performance 1: Verdict
Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.
Sep 22, 2003
Season 1Episode 1960 min
Inside Idol #1
Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.
Sep 25, 2003
Season 1Episode 2060 min
Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones
Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!
Sep 28, 2003
Season 1Episode 2160 min
Performance 2: Verdict
Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!
Sep 29, 2003
Season 1Episode 2260 min
Inside Idol #2
This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.
Oct 2, 2003
Season 1Episode 2360 min
Performance 3: Aussie Made
Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?
Oct 5, 2003
Season 1Episode 2460 min
Performance 3: Verdict
Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?
Oct 6, 2003
Season 1Episode 2560 min
Inside Idol #3
What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.
Oct 9, 2003
Season 1Episode 2660 min
Performance 4: The 80's
Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!
Oct 12, 2003
Season 1Episode 2760 min
Performance 4: Verdict
Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!
Oct 13, 2003
Season 1Episode 2860 min
Up Close & Personal
Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.
Oct 14, 2003
Season 1Episode 2960 min
Inside Idol #4
Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.
Oct 16, 2003
Season 1Episode 3060 min
Performance 5: R&B/Soul
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.
Oct 19, 2003
Season 1Episode 3160 min
Performance 5: Verdict
Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!
Oct 20, 2003
Season 1Episode 3260 min
Inside Idol #5
Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.
Oct 23, 2003
Season 1Episode 3360 min
Performance 6: Big Band
How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?
Oct 26, 2003
Season 1Episode 3460 min
Performance 6: Verdict
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!
Oct 27, 2003
Season 1Episode 3560 min
Inside Idol #6
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.
Oct 30, 2003
Season 1Episode 3660 min
Performance 7: The 60's
Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!
Nov 2, 2003
Season 1Episode 3760 min
Performance 7: Verdcict
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?
Nov 3, 2003
Season 1Episode 3860 min
Inside Idol #7
Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.
Nov 6, 2003
Season 1Episode 3960 min
Performance 8: Contestants Choice
As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!
Nov 9, 2003
Season 1Episode 4060 min
Quentin Crashes Australian Idol
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!
Nov 10, 2003
Season 1Episode 4160 min
Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)
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'.
Nov 13, 2003
Season 1Episode 4260 min
Showdown Tour
Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!
Nov 16, 2003
Season 1Episode 4360 min
Grand Finale
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!
Nov 19, 2003
Season 1Episode 4460 min
The Winner's Journey
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!
Nov 23, 2003
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