Australian Idol

Australian Idol sought to discover the most commercial young singer in Australia through a series of nationwide auditions. The final winner was determined by public voting.

Genre: Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV

Cast:Marcia Hines , Osher Günsberg , James Mathison , Kyle Sandilands , Mark Holden , Ian Dickson , Ricki-Lee Coulter , Scott Tweedie , Amy Shark , Anthony Callea , Jessica Mauboy , Emily Williams , Damien Leith , Guy Sebastian , Kate DeAraugo , Natalie Gauci , Carl Riseley , Shannon Noll

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Auditions: Melbourne & Tamworth

Mon, Jul 12, 2004

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Auditions: Canberra & Brisbane

Tue, Jul 13, 2004

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Auditions: Adelaide, Perth & Hobart

Mon, Jul 19, 2004

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Auditions: Darwin & Sydney

Tue, Jul 20, 2004

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Theatre Rounds: Sydney

Mon, Jul 26, 2004

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Theatre Rounds: Sydney

Sat, Jul 31, 2004

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Top 30 Group 1 Performance Show

Sat, Aug 7, 2004

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Top 30 Group 1 Results Show

Sun, Aug 8, 2004

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Top 30 Group 2 Performance Show

Sat, Aug 14, 2004

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Top 30 Group 2 Results Show

Sun, Aug 15, 2004

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Top 30 Group 3 Performance Show

Sat, Aug 21, 2004

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Top 30 Group 3 Results Show

Sun, Aug 22, 2004

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Wildcard Performance Show

Sat, Aug 28, 2004

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Wildcard Results Show

Sun, Aug 29, 2004

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Top 12 Performance Show: Australian Made

Sat, Sep 4, 2004

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Top 12 Results Show

Sun, Sep 5, 2004

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Top 11 Performance Show: Pop

Sat, Sep 11, 2004

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Top 11 Results Show

Sun, Sep 12, 2004

19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Top 10 Performance Show: The 60's

Sat, Sep 18, 2004

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Top 10 Results Show

Sun, Sep 19, 2004

21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ Top 9 Performance Show: Disco

Sat, Sep 25, 2004

22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ Top 9 Results Show

Sun, Sep 26, 2004

23Season 2

S2.E23 ∙ Top 8 Performance Show: Contestant's Choice

Sat, Oct 2, 2004

24Season 2

S2.E24 ∙ Top 8 Results Show

Sun, Oct 3, 2004

25Season 2

S2.E25 ∙ Top 7 Performance Show: Beatles

Sat, Oct 9, 2004

26Season 2

S2.E26 ∙ Top 7 Results Show

Sun, Oct 10, 2004

27Season 2

S2.E27 ∙ Top 6 Performance Show: The 80's

Sat, Oct 16, 2004

28Season 2

S2.E28 ∙ Top 6 Results Show

Sun, Oct 17, 2004

29Season 2

S2.E29 ∙ Up Close & Personal Special

Mon, Oct 18, 2004

30Season 2

S2.E30 ∙ Top 5 Performance Show: RnB Soul

Sat, Oct 23, 2004

31Season 2

S2.E31 ∙ Top 5 Results Show

Sun, Oct 24, 2004

32Season 2

S2.E32 ∙ Top 4 Performance Show: Big Band

Sat, Oct 30, 2004

33Season 2

S2.E33 ∙ Top 4 Results Show

Sun, Oct 31, 2004

34Season 2

S2.E34 ∙ Top 3 Performance Show: The 70's

Sat, Nov 6, 2004

35Season 2

S2.E35 ∙ Top 3 Results Show

Sun, Nov 7, 2004

36Season 2

S2.E36 ∙ Top 2 Showdown

Sat, Nov 13, 2004

37Season 2

S2.E37 ∙ Grand Final

Sat, Nov 20, 2004

1Season 8

S8.E1 ∙ Auditions 1

Sun, Jan 29, 2023

Thousands line the streets of Australia's major cities hoping for a chance to prove they have what it takes to be the next Australian Idol.

2Season 8

S8.E2 ∙ Auditions 2

Mon, Jan 30, 2023

With thousands of people auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain, which guarantee a pass to the next round and a step closer to winning Australian Idol 2023.

3Season 8

S8.E3 ∙ Auditions 3

Tue, Jan 31, 2023

As the top 50 takes shape, the stakes haven't been higher. Everyone wants a golden ticket, even Meghan's 18-month-old son Riley, who surprises her in the audition room and sings his favourite song.

4Season 8

S8.E4 ∙ Auditions 4

Sat, Feb 4, 2023

As space in the top 50 dwindles across the country, idol hopefuls do whatever it takes to secure their spot. Who will impress the judges enough to be handed the golden ticket?

5Season 8

S8.E5 ∙ Auditions 5

Sun, Feb 5, 2023

The auditions continue. Which idol hopefuls will be one step closer to their dreams, and which will miss their chance?

6Season 8

S8.E6 ∙ Auditions 6

Mon, Feb 6, 2023

As tension continues to build, a new set of singers perform for their lives for the chance to become the new Australian Idol.

7Season 8

S8.E7 ∙ Auditions 7

Sat, Feb 11, 2023

It's the final lot of auditions. Who will get through to the top 50?

8Season 8

S8.E8 ∙ Top 50

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

The top 50 is here. Who will impress the judges and prove they have what it takes to progress?

9Season 8

S8.E9 ∙ Top 50

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

The top 50 continues, as contestants give their all to wow the judges.

10Season 8

S8.E10 ∙ Top 24

Sat, Feb 18, 2023

We're now down to the final 24 contestants. Who will continue to triumph, as everyone sings for their place in the competition?

11Season 8

S8.E11 ∙ Top 24

Sun, Feb 19, 2023

The top 24 continues. Who among the contestants will impress with their singing prowess?

12Season 8

S8.E12 ∙ Top 24

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

The top 24 round is almost over, but there are still some surprises in store before live performances begin.

13Season 8

S8.E13 ∙ Live Performance Show

Sat, Feb 25, 2023

The Live Performance shows are here.

14Season 8

S8.E14 ∙ Live Results Show

Sun, Feb 26, 2023

The results are in. Which contestants will progress, and which ones will miss out on their dream of becoming the next Australian Idol?

15Season 8

S8.E15 ∙ Live Performance Show 2

Sat, Mar 4, 2023

The live performances continue. See the remaining contestants give the performance of their lives in front of the audience and the judges.

16Season 8

S8.E16 ∙ Live Results Show 2

Sun, Mar 5, 2023

Tonight, on Australian Idol, Voting is now open. Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 8. Special Guest performance by Adam Lambert.

17Season 8

S8.E17 ∙ Live Performance Show 3

Sat, Mar 11, 2023

Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

18Season 8

S8.E18 ∙ Live Results Show 3

Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

19Season 8

S8.E19 ∙ Live Performance Show 4

Sat, Mar 18, 2023

The top 6 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the top 3?

20Season 8

S8.E20 ∙ Live Results Show 4

Sun, Mar 19, 2023

Voting is now open. Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to the top 3. Plus a special guest performance live on the Idol stage.

21Season 8

S8.E21 ∙ Grand Finale

Sat, Mar 25, 2023

The top three perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.

1Season 9

S9.E1 ∙ Auditions 1

Sun, Jan 28, 2024

Australian Idol is back with only 30 Golden Tickets up for grabs, on the hunt for the best of the best to be the next Australian Idol.

2Season 9

S9.E2 ∙ Auditions 2

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Day 2 of auditions and the judges search for singers with sensational style and undeniable star power. With only a few spots left in the top 30 contestants feel the pressure to captivate the judges.

3Season 9

S9.E3 ∙ Auditions 3

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

Its day three and Amy Shark makes a dream come true, Kyle heads to the town of Sandilands and the song Valerie proves to be a popular song choice.

4Season 9

S9.E4 ∙ Auditions 4

Sat, Feb 3, 2024

Halfway through the auditions and the incredible singers are still coming. From a humble trolley-pusher with a troubled past, to a pub cowboy, the next Australian Idol still waits to be discovered.

5Season 9

S9.E5 ∙ Auditions 5

Sun, Feb 4, 2024

It's the fifth day of Australian Idol auditions and country music queens to pop belters, shy schoolboys to sensitive tradies, all take the stage with just one dream: to become the next Australian Idol.

6Season 9

S9.E6 ∙ Auditions 6

Mon, Feb 5, 2024

It's the second last day of auditions and contestants yet to sing are feeling the pressure to perform. A boy band of brothers, a rocker girl and 16yo prodigy battle it out to be the next Australian Idol.

7Season 9

S9.E7 ∙ Auditions 7

Tue, Feb 6, 2024

It's the final day of auditions, and with just three golden tickets remaining, the judges' decisions will be harder than ever before. Today they need more than a 'Yes', they need a 'Hell Yes'.

8Season 9

S9.E8 ∙ Top 30

Sat, Feb 10, 2024

Top 30 Week, begins. Contestants face 3 epic challenges to avoid elimination and ultimately earn their place at the live shows. It all starts with the nerve-wracking and gruelling chorus line challenge.

9Season 9

S9.E9 ∙ Top 30

Sun, Feb 11, 2024

It's Group Challenge Day. The contestants have teamed up in trios to work on collaborations and, while some groups work together well, others clash over creative differences.

10Season 9

S9.E10 ∙ Top 30

Mon, Feb 12, 2024

The Solo Performances are here. Singing in front of a live audience and accompanied by a live band, performers must leave a lasting impression on the judges. Failure could see them being sent home.

11Season 9

S9.E11 ∙ Top 30

Tue, Feb 13, 2024

It's the culmination of the Top 30 week, and the last opportunity for our performers to secure a spot in the top 21. At the end of the night, 3 Australian Idol journeys will come to an end.

12Season 9

S9.E12 ∙ Top 21

Sat, Feb 17, 2024

From thousands of hopefuls, we're now down to the final 21. This week's all about transformation.

13Season 9

S9.E13 ∙ Top 21

Sun, Feb 18, 2024

It's Top 21 week and the incredible performances just keep coming. In front of a live audience, the pressure is truly on. Who will transform into a superstar, and who will let the nerves get to them?

14Season 9

S9.E14 ∙ Top 21

Mon, Feb 19, 2024

With a special appearance from Tate McRae, it's the last of the Top 21 performances. Only 12 Idol hopefuls will continue to the next round and keep their dream alive, to be the next Australian Idol.

15Season 9

S9.E15 ∙ Top 12

Sat, Feb 24, 2024

The top 12 is here. With the pressure on more than ever, who will flourish under the bright lights of Australian Idol 2024?

16Season 9

S9.E16 ∙ Top 12

Sun, Feb 25, 2024

The top 12 heats continue. With the competition heating up, what will it take to impress the judges?

17Season 9

S9.E17 ∙ Top 12

Mon, Feb 26, 2024

The Australian Idol 2024 Top 12 continues, on a night that is sure to be filled with star-making performances.

18Season 9

S9.E18 ∙ Top 10

Sat, Mar 2, 2024

The Australian Idol 2424 hopefuls have dwindled down to the Top 10. Who will thrive and make it to the Top 8?

19Season 9

S9.E19 ∙ Top 10

Sun, Mar 3, 2024

Australian Idol's Top Ten round continues, as the singers give it their all to impress the judging panel.

20Season 9

S9.E20 ∙ Top 10

Mon, Mar 4, 2024

It's the last top ten round, and nerves are high. Who will make it to the top 8 of Australian Idol 2024?

21Season 9

S9.E21 ∙ Top 8

Sat, Mar 9, 2024

Australian Idol is now down to the top eight singers. As the numbers go down, who will rise up and impress the judges and the public?

22Season 9

S9.E22 ∙ Top 8

Sun, Mar 10, 2024

The top eight are about to become the top six. Who will have their Idol dream end and who will stay alive in the competition?

23Season 9

S9.E23 ∙ Top 6

Sat, Mar 16, 2024

We're now down to the final six contestants. Nerves are high as the top six continue to amaze with their skills - and hope to stay in the running to become the 2024 Australian Idol.

24Season 9

S9.E24 ∙ Top 6

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

The top six are about to be halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final three spot and become the 2024 Australian Idol.

25Season 9

S9.E25 ∙ Top 3

Sat, Mar 23, 2024

It's the final three. With just one night until the 2024 Australian Idol crowned, contestants will give performances that everyone will remember.

26Season 9

S9.E26 ∙ Grand Finale

Sun, Mar 24, 2024

After all the weeks of auditions, judging and singing, the 2024 Australian Idol will be crowned. Who will become Australia's next singing superstar?