Season Five- 2007
2007 brought a range of musicians, singers and entertainers- all keens to hold the title of Australian Idol 2007! The final three were Melbourne music teacher Natalie Gauci, Sydney surfer and musician Matt Corby and former Navy, trumpet player Carl Riseley. In the end, Natalie was crowned Australian Idol 2007 and performed "Here I Am," followed by a tour, the Winners Journey.
Season Four - 2006
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2006 was a year of change for Idol. The age restrictions were broadened and for the first time, contestants were allowed to play instruments and perform songs they had written themselves, bringing a new dimension to the show. The final three were Irish-born Damien Leith, Darwin school girl Jessica Mauboy and South African-born Dean Geyer. Damien was named Australian Idol 2006 and performed "Night Of My Life", which shot to Number 1.
Season Three - 2005
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2005 saw a new bad boy on the block, with radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands taking a seat at the judge's panel, replacing Dicko. Kyle soon became infamous for his blunt comments and while contestants overwhelmingly loved him, Marcia didn´t always seem so sure. Kate DeAraugo, Emily Williams and Lee Harding made the top three, with Kate being named Australian Idol winner. Not surprisingly, her single "Maybe Tonight" hit Number 1.
Season Two - 2004
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Back for its second season, Idol expanded its nation-wide search for talent, ensuring it brought viewers an even more diverse range of Aussie talent. Last Idols standing were Casey Donovan, Anthony Callea and Courtney Murphy in a finale that broke Season One´s record as the highest rating program in Australian TV history. Casey was named Australian Idol and shot to Number 1 with "Listen With Your Heart".
Season One - 2003
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Australia embraced Australian Idol right out of the gate and it became the year's hottest show, throwing the Contestants, Judges and Hosts into the limelight. The season's biggest controversy saw Cosima De Vito pulling out of the top three, citing throat problems.The spectacular finale became the highest rating program in Australian TV history and saw Guy Sebastian named winner. The show went on earn an International Emmy nomination for Best Foreign Program.
Thank-you!!
A BIG Thank-You to everyone who pre-registered this year! And Congratulations to all the pre-registration winners. More
