Australian Idol

S01E43: 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!

Overview

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.

Episodes

S01E01 The Premiere

July 27, 2003
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...

S01E02 From The Top 75 to the Top 40

August 3, 2003
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...

S01E03 The Top 40

August 4, 2003
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'.

S01E04 Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

August 10, 2003
The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!

S01E05 Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

August 11, 2003
We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!

S01E06 Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

August 17, 2003
The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?

S01E07 Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

August 18, 2003
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.

S01E08 Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

August 24, 2003
The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.

S01E09 Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

August 25, 2003
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!

S01E10 The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

August 26, 2003
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!

S01E11 Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

August 31, 2003
It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!

S01E12 Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

September 1, 2003
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.

S01E13 Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

September 7, 2003
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.

S01E14 Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

September 8, 2003
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...

S01E15 Wildcard: Judge's Choice

September 14, 2003
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...

S01E16 Wildcard: Live Verdict

September 15, 2003
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!

S01E17 Performance 1: The 70's

September 21, 2003
Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!

S01E18 Performance 1: Verdict

September 22, 2003
Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.

S01E19 Inside Idol #1

September 25, 2003
Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.

S01E20 Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

September 28, 2003
Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!

S01E21 Performance 2: Verdict

September 29, 2003
Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!

S01E22 Inside Idol #2

October 2, 2003
This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.

S01E23 Performance 3: Aussie Made

October 5, 2003
Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?

S01E24 Performance 3: Verdict

October 6, 2003
Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?

S01E25 Inside Idol #3

October 9, 2003
What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.

S01E26 Performance 4: The 80's

October 12, 2003
Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!

S01E27 Performance 4: Verdict

October 13, 2003
Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!

S01E28 Up Close & Personal

October 14, 2003
Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.

S01E29 Inside Idol #4

October 16, 2003
Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.

S01E30 Performance 5: R&B/Soul

October 19, 2003
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.

S01E31 Performance 5: Verdict

October 20, 2003
Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!

S01E32 Inside Idol #5

October 23, 2003
Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.

S01E33 Performance 6: Big Band

October 26, 2003
How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?

S01E34 Performance 6: Verdict

October 27, 2003
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!

S01E35 Inside Idol #6

October 30, 2003
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.

S01E36 Performance 7: The 60's

November 2, 2003
Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!

S01E37 Performance 7: Verdcict

November 3, 2003
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?

S01E38 Inside Idol #7

November 6, 2003
Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.

S01E39 Performance 8: Contestants Choice

November 9, 2003
As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!

S01E40 Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

November 10, 2003
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!

S01E41 Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

November 13, 2003
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...

S01E42 Showdown Tour

November 16, 2003
Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!

S01E43 Grand Finale

November 19, 2003
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...

S01E44 The Winner's Journey

November 23, 2003
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!

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