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News Article: Idol in good hands
Mon 15 June 2009
Idol in good hands
Luke Dennehy
June 14, 2009 12:00am

THE replacement for John Foreman on Australian Idol, David Pritchard-Blunt, was Foreman's right-hand man.
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News Article: Andrew G defends Australian Idol as James Mathison quits
Sat 16 May 2009
Andrew G defends Australian Idol as James Mathison quits
By Alison Stephenson
NEWS.com.au
May 14, 2009 11:00am

A REVVED-UP Andrew G has jumped to the defence of Australian Idol after a fortnight the show's producers would probably prefer to forget.
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News Article: Idol's Monday show... it's time to go
Sat 16 May 2009
Idol's Monday show... it's time to go
Andrew Murfett
May 12, 2009

AUSTRALIA has spoken. The Ten Network has scrapped its heavily padded Monday night episode of Australian Idol after numerous reworkings failed to arrest a steep decline in ratings.
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News Article: Delta Goodrem joins Australian Idol judging panel for auditions
Sat 16 May 2009
Delta Goodrem joins Australian Idol judging panel for auditions
The Daily Telegraph
May 15, 2009 08:07am

DELTA Goodrem is hoping she can impart some words of wisdom when she joins the judging panel for the final auditions of Australian Idol.
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News Article: James Mathison on quitting Australian Idol and Nova radio
Sat 16 May 2009
James Mathison on quitting Australian Idol and Nova radio
By Jonathon Moran
The Daily Telegraph

May 10, 2009 03:37pm

FORMER Australian Idol host James Mathison has revealed he simply ran out of energy for the show that made him a star.
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News Article: Mathison tells why he quit Idol
Sat 16 May 2009
Mathison tells why he quit Idol
09:00 AEST Sun May 10 2009
By ninemsn staff

The former host of Australian Idol has revealed he quit the hit reality show because he became tired of television.
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News Article: Channel Ten's Super Sunday for Australian Idol
Sat 16 May 2009
Channel Ten's Super Sunday for Australian Idol
The Sunday Mail (Qld)
May 10, 2009 12:00am

Luke Dennehy and Marie-Christine Sourris

CHANNEL 10 has dumped the Monday night Australian Idol show.
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News Article: Dicko walks off Australian Idol set
Sat 16 May 2009
Dicko walks off Australian Idol set
The Daily Telegraph
May 08, 2009 12:01am

IT WILL be an interesting series of Australian Idol this year with judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson walking off the third day of shooting after decrying his colleagues as "lazy".
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News Article: Idol's time nearly up, says finalist
Sat 16 May 2009
Idol's time nearly up, says finalist
By James Wigney
Sunday Herald Sun
May 03, 2009 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol finalist Carl Riseley is grateful for his time on the reality TV show - but thinks the program will end soon.
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Audition Details: Will you be Australia’s hottest recording artist?
Mon 13 April 2009
Will you be Australia’s hottest recording artist?

The Australian Idol Audition Tour kicks off.
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News Article: Australian Idol Perth auditions to begin April 19
Mon 13 April 2009
Australian Idol Perth auditions to begin April 19
By TV Guide editor Helen Ganska
April 08, 2009 09:22am

IS there an idol in you?

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News Article: Australian Idol auditions: dreams on line
Mon 13 April 2009
Australian Idol auditions: dreams on line
BY MELISSA JAROS
9/04/2009 9:23:00 AM

Some sang softly as they strummed guitars, others sat in the corner with their iPods, cramming last-minute lyrics.
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News Article: Australian Idol hosts skip Wollongong auditions
Mon 13 April 2009
Australian Idol hosts skip Wollongong auditions
BY MELISSA JAROS
8/04/2009 4:00:00 AM

Hundreds of singers will head to the University of Wollongong today with hopes of becoming the next Australian Idol.

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News Article: Wes Carr's debut album hits No. 2
Mon 13 April 2009
Wes Carr's debut album hits No.2
10:30 AEST Mon Mar 30

Wes Carr's success story has continued this week, with the Australian Idol winner's first album debuting at number 2.
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News Article: I am back, says Idol wannabe Matt Corby
Mon 13 April 2009
I am back, says Idol wannabe Matt Corby
By ELISA BLACK
April 04, 2009 11:30pm

HE was the much-loved Australian Idol runner-up who couldn't cope with life in the spotlight.
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News Article: Mathison quits as Australian Idol co-host
Mon 13 April 2009
Mathison quits as Australian Idol co-host

Network Ten says it is confident Andrew G can host Australian Idol on his own after co-host James Mathison quit.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner's main interest is Luke Dickens
Mon 24 November 2008
Australian Idol winner's main interest is Luke Dickens
November 24, 2008 10:00pm

HE'S just been crowned Australian Idol but Wes Carr seems more interested in the career of runner-up and good mate Luke Dickens.
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News Article: 'I owe it all to home' says SA-born Australian Idol winner Wes Carr
Mon 24 November 2008
'I owe it all to home' says SA-born Australian Idol winner Wes Carr
November 24, 2008 11:30pm

WHAT'S not to love about Australian Idol king Wes Carr? He's made Idol cool and says he owes his success to Adelaide's "unbelievable support".
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News Article: Idol victory ‘a dream come true’
Mon 24 November 2008
Idol victory ‘a dream come true’
24th November 2008, 11:45 WST

Taking out the Australian Idol crown for 2008 was the realisation of a life-long dream for Sydneysider Wes Carr.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner Wes Carr 'eyes off first album'
Mon 24 November 2008
Australian Idol winner Wes Carr 'eyes off first album'
By Katherine Field | November 24, 2008

A YEAR ago Wes Carr could never have imagined he'd be waking up today hearing his song being played on the radio.
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Press Release: 2008 Australian Idol Winner Wes Carr To Release Debut Single 'You'
Mon 24 November 2008
2008 Australian Idol Winner Wes Carr To Release Debut Single 'You'

Last night on the steps of Sydney's Opera House, Bondi local Wes Carr was crowned the new Australian Idol 2008! His debut single 'You' is at radio now and available to purchase digitally from today. Look out for the 'You' CD single in retail stores from Wednesday December 3rd!
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Press Release: Peak of 1.85 million tune in to see Wes Carr become 2008 Australian Idol
Mon 24 November 2008
Peak of 1.85 million tune in to see Wes Carr become 2008 Australian Idol

By Network Ten
Nov 24, 2008 - 11:16:26 AMDigg this story!

A peak audience of 1.85 million watched Wes Carr fulfill his ambition to become the 2008 Australian Idol last night.
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News Article: What's next for the winner of Australian Idol?
Mon 24 November 2008
What's next for the winner of Australian Idol?
EMILY DUNN & GARRY MADDOX
24/11/2008 7:50:00 AM

WHETHER he is destined to become a big earning star like Guy Sebastian, or for the dustbins of Idol history, is yet to be determined, but Sydneysider Wes Carr has realised a lifelong dream of seeing his name in lights.
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News Article: City wins over country in quest for nation's idol
Sun 23 November 2008
City wins over country in quest for nation's idol
Andrew Murfett
November 24, 2008

A SINGER-songwriter from Bondi who trained at Johnny Young's Talent School last night took out Australian Idol in a long-winded, rain-soaked telecast at the Sydney Opera House.
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News ARticle: Boy from One Tree Hill scales Idol's musical peak
Sun 23 November 2008
Boy from One Tree Hill scales Idol's musical peak
AMY NOONAN, JORDANNA SCHRIEVER
November 23, 2008 10:30pm

HE'S touted as a Sydney boy, but try telling that to the 60 friends and fans who crowded the Stag Hotel tonight to cheer new Australian Idol Wes Carr on to victory.
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News Article: Wes Carr, Australian Idol 2008 is speechless with win
Sun 23 November 2008
Wes Carr, Australian Idol 2008 is speechless with win
By Erin McWhirter, TV Editor
November 24, 2008 09:30pm

AUSTRALIA'S new Idol Wes Carr was shocked after he took the title from Luke Dickens, and he graciously accepted his win as he revealed how close they had become.
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News Article: Bondi boy Wes Carr named Idol
Sun 23 November 2008
Bondi boy Wes Carr named Idol
22:52 AEST Sun Nov 23 2008
Nov 23, 2008

Bondi boy Wes Carr beat underdog shearer Luke Dickens to become the sixth Australian Idol on a rainy Sydney night.

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News Article: Idol winners might be grinners - but can they sell a song?
Sat 22 November 2008
Idol winners might be grinners - but can they sell a song?
November 23, 2008

The result won't dictate the reality sequel: will the latest Idol's music career boom or bomb?
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News Article: Idol finalist sings for his baby
Sat 22 November 2008
Idol finalist sings for his baby
Kristie Lau and Christine Sams
November 23, 2008

HE MAY be the underdog in tonight's Australian Idol grand final but shearer Luke Dickens has the best prize waiting for him when his gruelling quest ends: a reunion with his tiny son Jordan.
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News Article: Shearer v songster in Idol fray
Sat 22 November 2008
Shearer v songster in Idol fray
Emily Dunn & Gary Maddox
November 21, 2008

ONE is a country mouse from the shearing sheds of rural NSW, the other a city mouse and seasoned musician, playing live since he was 14 and doing the rounds of the record companies to get his big break.
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News Article: TV Guide: Idol chatter
Sat 22 November 2008
TV Guide: Idol chatter
Richard Clune
November 20, 2008 01:50pm

JAMES Mathison will front tonight's talent quest finale. Richard Clune reports.
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News Article: Carr v Dickens: poles apart but good mates
Sat 22 November 2008
Carr v Dickens: poles apart but good mates
21/11/2008 10:29:00 AM

In a couple of days, one of two good mates: shearer Luke Dickens or Bondi boy Wes Carr, will become the sixth Australian Idol.
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News Article: Watch your back, warns former Idol
Sat 22 November 2008
Watch your back, warns former Idol
November 23, 2008 02:53am

CASEY Donovan has some advice for Australian Idol finalists Wes Carr and Luke Dickens - watch your back.
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News Article: Stag party gets behind Idol Wes
Sat 22 November 2008
Stag party gets behind Idol Wes
November 22, 2008 12:30am

WES Carr was pulling beers at Sydney's Robin Hood Hotel while the final of Australian Idol was broadcast live last year.
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News Article: UQ research reveals how Idol lures the masses
Sat 22 November 2008
UQ research reveals how Idol lures the masses
Published: 21 November 2008

Whether it inspires or irritates you, reality television has the power to capture a wide audience, something Australian Idol has cleverly used to its advantage.
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News Opinion: The 'Australian Idol' journey: a guaranteed road to ruin
Sat 22 November 2008
The 'Australian Idol' journey: a guaranteed road to ruin
21/11/2008 3:33:00 PM. | Jesse Perez

Another breeding cycle of mediocrity comes to a close this weekend as the giant karaoke machine that is Australian Idol spits out another clone, along with the usual placenta and afterbirth of confetti, screaming fans and associated bullshit.

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News Article: Red carpet pulled for final
Sat 22 November 2008
Red carpet pulled for final
November 21, 2008 10:00pm

WHEN Dean Geyer romped in to third place at the Australian Idol finals in 2006 it was a red carpet ride to success.
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News Article: Idol does Wagga proud
Sat 22 November 2008
Idol does Wagga proud
19/11/2008 10:05:00 AM

AGAINST all odds Wagga born singing sensation Luke Dickens has secured a spot in the top two for Sunday night’s Australian Idol grand final show.
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News Article: Spano hopes Dickens wins Idol
Sat 22 November 2008
Spano hopes Dickens wins Idol
Posted Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:44pm AEDT

Eliminated Australian Idol contestant Mark Spano says he would love to see shearer Luke Dickens win the competition so he gets the prize - which for the first time includes $200,000 cash.

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News Article: Spano voted off Idol
Sat 22 November 2008
Spano voted off Idol
November 18, 2008 - 9:49AM

Mark Spano has been voted off Australian Idol after being beaten by Wes Carr and Luke Dickens.

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News Article: Idol evictee to focus on career not romance
Sat 22 November 2008
Idol evictee to focus on career not romance
18th November 2008, 11:30 WST

Australian Idol evictee Mark Spano says he needs to steer clear of romance and focus on his music to further his fledgling career.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter and Dicko pay the price of Idol success
Sat 22 November 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Dicko pay the price of Idol success
Darren Devlyn
November 18, 2008 11:00pm

PROFESSIONALLY, Ricki-Lee Coulter and Ian "Dicko" Dickson have never felt more fulfilled.
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News Article: Mark Spano confident despite Australian Idol snub
Sat 22 November 2008
Mark Spano confident despite Australian Idol snub
By Joel Christie
November 18, 2008 12:00am

AFTER recieving the ultimate "let's have a coffee next week" accolade from judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson last night, outgoing Australian Idol finalist Mark Spano said he's hopeful about his future in the music industry - sort of.
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News Article: No denying an Australian Idol duo
Mon 17 November 2008
No denying an Australian Idol duo
Darren Devlyn and Colin Vickery
November 18, 2008 12:00am

WES Carr will brush aside a voting controversy to become the shortest-priced favourite in the history of Australian Idol.
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News Article: Mark Spano off as website gives votes to wrong contestants
Mon 17 November 2008
Mark Spano off as website gives votes to wrong contestants
November 16, 2008 10:00pm

Mark Spano has been voted off Australian Idol after a website error saw votes given to the wrong contestants.
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News Article: Anger over Idol vote glitch
Mon 17 November 2008
Anger over Idol vote glitch
Mex Cooper
November 17, 2008 - 6:08PM

The website of reality show Australian Idol misdirected fans to the wrong voting numbers last night, casting doubt over the validity of tonight's final two verdict.
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Press Release: Australian Idol "Top 10" Album Now In Stores!
Mon 17 November 2008
Australian Idol "Top 10" Album Now In Stores!

As this year's Australian Idol TV series enters the final two weeks, get your copy of 'The Most Memorable Songs From The Top 10' now in stores! Featuring tracks from the Top 10 that have been memorable highlights for both the finalists and the audience, this release is unique to the 2008 series.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner idle for Christmas
Sun 16 November 2008
Australian Idol winner idle for Christmas
Cameron Adams and Luke Dennehy
November 15, 2008 12:00am

AUSTRALIA will be spared a rush-released album from this year's Idol winner.
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News Article: Australian Idol finalists to be male divas?
Wed 12 November 2008
Australian Idol finalists to be male divas?
November 12, 2008 06:37am

COULD this year's Australian Idol finalists become a male version of the Young Divas?
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News Article: ‘Indestructible’ Teale booted off Idol
Wed 12 November 2008
‘Indestructible’ Teale booted off Idol
11/11/2008 3:18:00 PM. | Tim Brunero

Teale 'bullet dodger' Jakubenko talks about who will win the show.
Australian Idol bullet dodger Teale Jakubenko was finally voted off the show last night after weeks of being in the elimination cross hairs.
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News Article: Three left as Teale Jakubenko kicked off Australian Idol
Wed 12 November 2008
Three left as Teale Jakubenko kicked off Australian Idol
By David Coombs
November 11, 2008 12:00am

TEALE Jakubenko was booted off Australian Idol last night, with Mark Spano, Luke Dickens and bookies' favourite Wes Carr left to fight it out for a spot in the final.
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News Article: Isaak's Idol guest spot
Sun 09 November 2008
Isaak's Idol guest spot
Louise Hall
November 9, 2008

SMOOTH crooner Chris Isaak is the latest A-list singer to join the Australian Idol bandwagon, appearing as a guest judge on tonight's elimination show.
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News Article: Wes fears being favourite
Sun 09 November 2008
Wes fears being favourite
November 09, 2008 12:00am

WES Carr hasn't hit a wrong note on Australian Idol, but he fears his "favourite'' tag may work against him.
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News Article: Chrislyn Hamilton 'happy' with Australian Idol boot
Sun 09 November 2008
Chrislyn Hamilton 'happy' with Australian Idol boot
November 05, 2008 10:00am

LEAVING four guys remaining in Channel 10's TV talent quest, last woman standing Chrislyn Hamilton said she was "happy" to get the boot from Australian Idol.
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News Article: Australian Idol singer Chrislyn Hamilton says she had "fat club" with Kyle Sandilands
Tue 04 November 2008
Australian Idol singer Chrislyn Hamilton says she had "fat club" with Kyle Sandilands
November 04, 2008 11:26am

THE Australian Idol grand final will be an all-male affair and so will the show's "fat club" after the last woman standing, Chrislyn Hamilton, was eliminated from the show last night.
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News Article: Idol evictee leaves on a high note
Tue 04 November 2008
Idol evictee leaves on a high note
4th November 2008, 11:15 WST

The last female competitor may have dropped out of Australian Idol last night, but Chrislyn Hamilton said she was leaving the popular reality television on a high note.
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News Article: Wes Carr best Idol ever according to bookies
Tue 04 November 2008
Wes Carr best Idol ever according to bookies
4/11/2008 11:36:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

Wes Carr is the shortest priced favourite ever seen at this stage of singing contest Australian Idol according to online bookmaker Sportingbet Australia - but that doesn't mean there aren't a few rough outsiders.
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News Article: Chrislyn Hamilton escapes rigours of Australian Idol
Tue 04 November 2008
Chrislyn Hamilton escapes rigours of Australian Idol
4/11/2008 11:17:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

Queensland teenager Chrislyn Hamilton was punted from the Channel Ten karaoke show Australian Idol last night after a rocky ride on the show that included a rare trip home after crumbling under the pressure of the program.
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News Article: The meaning of live
Tue 04 November 2008
The meaning of live
By Jonathon Moran
November 02, 2008 12:00am

DO the Australian Idol producers think we're stupid?
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Tough gig for Idol talent
Sun 02 November 2008
Tough gig for Idol talent
Kim Wilson
November 02, 2008 12:00am

IF Australian Idol contestants think facing the judges each week is challenging enough, it is about to get a lot tougher tonight.
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News Article: Roshani Priddis slams Australian Idol critics
Tue 28 October 2008
Roshani Priddis slams Australian Idol critics
28/10/2008 9:52:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

Australian Idol eliminee Roshani Priddis has hit out at Idol critics who have accused the show of exploiting teenagers with the lure of fame.
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News Article: Idol fan mania rolls in
Sun 26 October 2008
Idol fan mania rolls in
Helen Gregory
October 26, 2008

THEY came in their hundreds, some screaming, others crying in excitement, to meet the final six Australian Idol contestants.
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News Article: Idol evictee comfortable with leaving
Sun 26 October 2008
Idol evictee comfortable with leaving
21st October 2008, 10:45 WST

Australian Idol evictee Sophie Paterson says she can not possibly begrudge her Idol journey coming to an end.
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News Article: Idol evictee focused on career, not love
Sun 26 October 2008
Idol evictee focused on career, not love
Posted Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:31pm AEDT

Eliminated Australian Idol contestant Sophie Paterson is attracting increased male attention, but says she's happily single for now.
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News Article: Marcia Hines slams 'vicious' Australian Idol critic
Sun 26 October 2008
Marcia Hines slams 'vicious' Australian Idol critic
October 21, 2008 06:19am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Marcia Hines might be full of kind words for contestants on the show, but she's shown another side after the karaoke-fest came in for some criticism from top British actor Richard E Grant.
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News Article: Sophie Paterson slams Australian Idol knockers
Sun 26 October 2008
Sophie Paterson slams Australian Idol knockers
21/10/2008 10:21:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

Australian Idol eliminee Sophie Paterson has struck out at former contestant Jonny Taylor who whinged after leaving the show that its format was "stifling".
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News Article: How Australian Idol chews up its young stars
Sun 19 October 2008
How Australian Idol chews up its young stars
By Jonathon Moran
October 19, 2008 12:00am

TEENAGER Chrislyn Hamilton is the latest Australian Idol contestant to crumble under the pressure of Channel 10's reality television series.
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News Article: Music stars to perform on Australian Idol
Sun 19 October 2008
Music stars to perform on Australian Idol
October 18, 2008 09:00am

TALENT show Australian Idol will feature international music guests performing on Monday nights this year.
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News Article: Could Lisa be our biggest idol?
Sun 19 October 2008
Could Lisa be our biggest idol?
October 17, 2008 12:01am

IDOL judge Kyle Sandilands touted her as Australia's next big thing and former Australian Idol evictee Lisa Mitchell is proving him right.
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News Article: Premature baby is his father's idol
Sun 19 October 2008
Premature baby is his father's idol
16/10/2008 10:57:00 AM
Megan Doherty

Canberra's Australian Idol entrant Luke Dickens, pictured, has dramatically welcomed his newborn son who was born more than two months premature at Canberra Hospital.
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News Article: Early arrival makes Idol contestant a dad
Sun 19 October 2008
Early arrival makes Idol contestant a dad
October 15, 2008 12:58am

YOU never never know when you're going to have to go, but for Australian Idol contestant Luke Dickens, the call to be by his girlfriend's side for the birth of their child came too late.

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News Article: Wes Carr might not win Idol: bookies
Sun 19 October 2008
Australian Idol middle runner Luke Dickens is emerging as a dark horse in the race to take out the nation’s premiere karaoke contest.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Thanh Bui says he was 'too talented'
Sun 19 October 2008
Australian Idol's Thanh Bui says he was 'too talented'
October 14, 2008 11:00pm

LATEST Australian Idol reject Thanh Bui, a one-time boy band member, said he was given the boot from the television show for being "too talented".
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News Article: I wasn't the weakest, Idol reject says
Tue 14 October 2008
I wasn't the weakest, Idol reject says
October 14, 2008 02:35pm

THANH Bui says he is "bitterly disappointed'' to have been voted off Australian Idol and believes he wasn't the weakest performer in the competition.
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News Article: Evictee looks back on Idol journey with a laugh
Tue 14 October 2008
Evictee looks back on Idol journey with a laugh
14th October 2008, 11:15 WST

Thanh Bui was only eliminated from Australian Idol last night, but he can already look back on the experience and laugh.
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News Article: Idol’s Thanh Bui: 'The judges picked on me'
Tue 14 October 2008
Idol’s Thanh Bui: 'The judges picked on me'
Tim Brunero

Australian Idol eliminee Thanh Bui has hit out at Australian Idol judges claiming they were hard on him because he has had previous singing experience.
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News Article: Mark Holden breaks silence on Idol sacking
Mon 13 October 2008
Mark Holden breaks silence on Idol sacking
By Nui Te Koha
October 12, 2008 12:01am

JILTED judge Mark Holden has broken his silence on the dark days after being dumped from Australian Idol.
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News Article: Why Mark Holden sold 'touchdown' for charity
Mon 13 October 2008
Why Mark Holden sold 'touchdown' for charity
Nui Te Koha
October 12, 2008 12:00am

FORMER Australian Idol judge Mark Holden has revealed why he put a $10,000 price on his famous salute, "Touchdown!"
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News Article: Levi Kereama is mourned in song
Mon 13 October 2008
Levi Kereama is mourned in song
Anna Caldwell
October 10, 2008 12:00am

GUY Sebastian farewelled his mate the best way he knew how.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Levi Kereama farewelled at funeral
Mon 13 October 2008
Australian Idol's Levi Kereama farewelled at funeral
Anna Caldwell
October 09, 2008 12:40pm

A HUGE crowd of friends, family members and fans has turned out for the funeral of the Australian Idol star from Logan, Levi Kereama.
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News Article: Levi 'may have fallen off thin balcony'
Mon 13 October 2008
Levi 'may have fallen off thin balcony'
06:00 AEST Wed Oct 8 20085 days
A resident of the hotel where Australian Idol contestant Levi Kereama plunged to his death believes the singer's death was an accident.
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News Article: Idol wants to call Australia home
Tue 07 October 2008
Idol wants to call Australia home
Updated: 23:01, Tuesday October 7, 2008

Kiwi singer Madam Parker says she wants to make Australia her permanent home with her young son after being booted from Australian Idol.
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News Article: Levi's death affected everyone: Madam Parker
Tue 07 October 2008
Levi's death affected everyone: Madam Parker
Tim Brunero

Kiwi-born singer Madam Parker was eliminated from Australian Idol last night in a shock result after bookies had predicted Thanh Bui would face the elimination uppercut.
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News Article: Idol journey ends but Madam Parker’s career just beginning
Tue 07 October 2008
Idol journey ends but Madam Parker’s career just beginning
7th October 2008, 12:00 WST

Although Madam Parker’s stint on Australian Idol came to an end last night, her assault on the Australian music scene is only just beginning.
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News Article: Family of Australian Idol star Levi Kereama deny death a suicide
Tue 07 October 2008
Family of Australian Idol star Levi Kereama deny death a suicide
By Michael Wray
October 07, 2008 08:30am

THE mysterious death of former Australian idol star Levi Kereama has taken a dramatic twist with his family denying he deliberately leapt 20 storeys to his death.
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News Article: Idol star Levi Keremea in fatal hotel plunge
Sun 05 October 2008
Idol star Levi Keremea in fatal hotel plunge
By Evelyn Yamine
October 06, 2008 12:00am

A POPULAR young singer who burst on to the music stage as a contestant in the first series of Australian Idol is dead, falling from a hotel balcony just hours after performing at a major event.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Levi Kereama in apparent suicide
Sun 05 October 2008
Australian Idol's Levi Kereama in apparent suicide
By David Earley
October 05, 2008 08:25pm

LOGAN'S Australian Idol success story Levi Kereama has died in a suspected suicide just hours after performing at a Brisbane festival at the weekend.
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News Article: Idol star Kereama found dead
Sun 05 October 2008
Idol star Kereama found dead
20:00 AEST Sun Oct 5 2008
By ninemsn staff

Former Australian Idol contestant Levi Kereama has leapt to his death from a high-rise Brisbane hotel.
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News Article: Former Diva tells of feuds
Sun 05 October 2008
Former Diva tells of feuds
Nui Te Koha
October 05, 2008 12:00am

FORMER Young Divas star Jessica Mauboy says the popular girl group imploded with animosity and mood swings.
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News Article: Teale Jakubenko next to be chopped from Idol
Sun 05 October 2008
Teale Jakubenko next to be chopped from Idol
1/10/2008 9:31:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

Queenslander Teale Jakubenko is next to be chopped from Australian Idol according to Online Bookmakers, although there are others who could easily dip their toes into the eviction pond.
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News Article: Adelaide's teary young Idol heart-throb happily single
Sun 05 October 2008
Adelaide's teary young Idol heart-throb happily single
JESSICA LEO
October 01, 2008 12:30am

IN news sure to make tweenies swoon, Adelaide's jilted Australian Idol hope Tom Williams is "happily single at the moment but looking for love".
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News Article: Baby Idol invites Jonas wannabes
Sun 05 October 2008
Baby Idol invites Jonas wannabes
September 30, 2008 04:36pm

TEENAGER Tom Williams is wasting no time after being eliminated from Australian Idol, canvassing for young singers to join him in a Jonas Brothers style band.
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News Article: Idol evictee thinks big for music career
Tue 30 September 2008
Idol evictee thinks big for music career
30th September 2008, 11:30 WST

Plucky 16-year-old Tom Williams’ Australian Idol dream came crashing to a halt last night, but the South Australian is already plotting how he can become the country’s next teen singing sensation.
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News Article: Another child leaves Australian Idol in tears
Tue 30 September 2008
Another child leaves Australian Idol in tears
Tim Brunero

For the second week in a row a teenager left Australian Idol in tears with 16-year-old Tom Williams being shown the door last night.
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News Review: Australian Idol
Sun 28 September 2008
Australian Idol
Michael Idato, reviewer
September 28, 2008

The subtle revamping of the Idol franchise will almost certainly yield a better result.
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News Opinion: Out of the crypt, into the fire
Sun 28 September 2008
Out of the crypt, into the fire
By Tony Squires
September 28, 2008 12:00am

THERE'S nothing sadder than watching a 16-year-old boy singing a wet doo-woppy piece of tune-smithery written by a 60-year-old some 25 years ago. The maths just doesn't work.
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News Article: Darren Hayes to mentor Idol contestants
Sun 28 September 2008
Darren Hayes to mentor Idol contestants
Katherine Field and Alyssa Braithwaite
September 27, 2008 12:00am

POP star Darren Hayes will be the second big name to mentor Australian Idol hopefuls after 80s icon Cyndi Lauper put them through their paces this week.
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News Article: The day Brook Addamo went away from Australian Idol
Wed 24 September 2008
The day Brook Addamo went away from Australian Idol
September 24, 2008 12:00am

BROOKE Addamo was planning on singing the Wendy Matthews hit The Day You Went Away on this Sunday's Australian Idol.
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News Article: Darren Hayes disappointed by Australian Idol pick
Wed 24 September 2008
Darren Hayes disappointed by Australian Idol pick
September 24, 2008 05:25am

FORMER Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes is disappointed with how his London audition contestant Sophie Paterson is going in Australian Idol.
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News Article: Brooke Addamo tears up as she leaves Idol
Wed 24 September 2008
Brooke Addamo tears up as she leaves Idol
23/09/2008 11:54:00 AM. | Tim Brunero

17-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl Brooke Addamo was punted from Australian Idol last night prompting a tearful outburst from the teenager.
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News Article: Australian Idol fans pay twice for mobile phone sms vote
Wed 24 September 2008
Australian Idol fans pay twice for mobile phone sms vote
September 21, 2008 10:00pm

IT'S been registering good ratings numbers for Channel 10, but voting problems on Australian Idol have raised the eyebrows of fans forced to pay twice to vote.
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News Article: Youngest Australian Idol Tom Williams in tune with fame
Wed 24 September 2008
Youngest Australian Idol Tom Williams in tune with fame
By Jonathon Moran
September 21, 2008 06:49am

THE pressure of Australian Idol broke Matt Corby but this year's youngest contestant Tom Williams says he has what it takes to win the competition.
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News Article: VCE drop-out Brooke won't sit idle
Wed 24 September 2008
VCE drop-out Brooke won't sit idle
Shannon Deery
September 21, 2008 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol hot favourite Brooke Addamo says she has no regrets about ditching VCE to pursue fame and fortune on the show.
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News Article: Idol plays down muso past
Wed 24 September 2008
Idol plays down muso past
Rachel Browne
September 21, 2008

Australian Idol contestant Wes Carr rejects claims his extensive music industry experience gives him an unfair advantage over his rivals on the show.
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News Article: Cyndi Lauper's idol lesson
Wed 24 September 2008
Cyndi Lauper's idol lesson
Shannon Molloy | September 19, 2008

Eighties music icon Cyndi Lauper will appear as a guest judge on Australian Idol tomorrow after spending the week mentoring the singing hopefuls.
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News Article: Darren Hayes to mentor Idol contestants
Wed 24 September 2008
Darren Hayes to mentor Idol contestants
16:17 AEST Sat Sep 20 2008
By Katherine Field and Alyssa Braithwaite

Pop star Darren Hayes will be the second big name to mentor Australian Idol hopefuls after 80s icon Cyndi Lauper put them through their paces this week.
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News Article: Lauper warms to her Idol task
Wed 24 September 2008
Lauper warms to her Idol task
Emily Dunn and Elicia Murray
September 19, 2008

Cyndi Lauper was advised by doctors early in her career that she had damaged her vocal cords beyond repair. After sessions with a voice coach, she proved them wrong - and the iconic American singer is passing the lessons she learned to this year's crop of Idols.
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News Article: Jonny Taylor first Idol voted out
Tue 16 September 2008
Jonny Taylor first Idol voted out
September 16, 2008 12:00am

JONNY Taylor, the dark horse of the competition was the first contestant voted out of the 2008 Australian Idol series.
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News Article: Ousted Idol glad he was voted off
Tue 16 September 2008
Ousted Idol glad he was voted off
By Katherine Field
September 16, 2008 12:37pm

OUSTED Australian Idol contestant Jonny Taylor says he would have been questioning his musical integrity if he had lasted any longer in the competition.
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News Artlice: Cyndi Lauper set to lift Idol spirits
Mon 15 September 2008
Cyndi Lauper set to lift Idol spirits
September 14, 2008 10:01pm

IT won't just be the girls who wanna have fun on Australian Idol next Sunday, with word '80s icon Cyndi Lauper will be jetting into Sydney in time to appear on the Channel 10 talent quest.
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News Article: Cyndi Lauper to shake up Australian Idol
Mon 15 September 2008
Cyndi Lauper to shake up Australian Idol
Tim Brunero

1980’s fun girl Cyndi Lauper will be coaching the Australian Idol final 12 on this Sunday's show, with the singer also performing on the Channel Ten talent quest.
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News Article: Vote for an interpreter
Sat 13 September 2008
Vote for an interpreter
Andrew Hornery
September 13, 2008

ON Tuesday night PS got a taste of what life is like as a contestant on Australian Idol trying to decipher the wise words of the judges, Marcia Hines, Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Kyle Sandilands.
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News Article: Idol chatter is still worth investing in
Sat 13 September 2008
Idol chatter is still worth investing in
Marieke Hardy
September 11, 2008

GOSH, mustn't the producers of Australian Idol have been concerned when they saw the all-consuming train wreck of a "new and improved" Big Brother '08? A tried and true formula was messed with, Kyle Sandilands' novelty-sized scone was rammed into a hosting seat, and a mere three months later the dream was over for all of us who rather fancied 12 weeks of meter maids talking about nail polish on their telly.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter's personal 'pain, anger and hate'
Sat 13 September 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter's personal 'pain, anger and hate'
By Nui Te Koha
September 14, 2008 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol star Ricki-Lee Coulter has revealed a secret life of loneliness, depression and betrayal.
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News Article: Aussie Idol in mobile trial
Sat 13 September 2008
Aussie Idol in mobile trial
Simon Canning | September 11, 2008

AUSTRALIAN Idol will be delivered free to mobiles for the first time in an experiment by producer Fremantle Media and Vodafone to gauge the viability of advertising-supported free-to-air content on phones.
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News Article: Expat Sophie takes a crack at the home market
Sat 13 September 2008
Expat Sophie takes a crack at the home market
September 10, 2008 - 6:46AM

Glamorous singer Sophie Paterson may be unknown now but she's coming to grips with the fact she's about to become recognised by millions of Australians.
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Press Release: Bondi Bloke An Idol Favourite
Sat 13 September 2008
Bondi Bloke An Idol Favourite

Bondi-based musician Wes Carr is a $3.50 favourite with betting agency Lasseters Sportsbook to win this year's Australian Idol following the announcement of the top 12.
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Press Release: Australian Idol is back for 2008!
Sat 13 September 2008
Australian Idol is back for 2008!

Australian Idol is back bigger than ever this year with more talent than ever seen before! 2008 is set to be a huge year for the Network Ten television program and fans of the show can find out more about the show, their favourite Idols, behind the scenes gossip and so much more at the official website
www.australianidol.com.au. The new look Australian Idol website is more innovative than ever this year, allowing fans an opportunity to engage with the TV show and contestants 24/7.
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News Article: 'Idol doesn't miss Mark'
Sun 07 September 2008
'Idol doesn't miss Mark'
Shannon Molloy | September 4, 2008

The shock departure of eccentric Australian Idol judge Mark Holden earlier this year has left no void to fill, according to fellow panellist Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
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News Article: Damien Leith warns Australian Idol hopefuls about fame
Sun 07 September 2008
Damien Leith warns Australian Idol hopefuls about fame
From Sydney Confidential
September 05, 2008 03:20am

IF THIS year's Australian Idol hopefuls think the instant fame of television exposure is the easy path to success, they've got another thing coming, according to veteran Damien Leith.
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News Article: Guy the Fro is the Idols' hero
Sun 07 September 2008
Guy the Fro is the Idols' hero
September 05, 2008 10:00pm

ORIGINAL Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, showed this year's contestants how it is done with a surprise visit to the show's set this week.
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News Article: Australian Idol a hit, bookies get bags ready for favourites
Mon 01 September 2008
Australian Idol a hit, bookies get bags ready for favourites

The reviews are already glowing for Australian Idol 2008 – and the bookies bags are running hot for those wanting to punt on their favourites.
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Ratings: Idol Top 100 hits the top note
Mon 01 September 2008
Idol Top 100 hits the top note
By Network Ten
Sep 1, 2008 - 9:37:51 AM

Highlights Sunday 31 August:

TEN won Sunday night in 18-49 (37.4%) and 16-39 (41.7%).
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News Article: Free trip for Australian Idol hopeful
Mon 01 September 2008
Free trip for Australian Idol hopeful
From Sydney Confidential
September 01, 2008 06:56am

EIGHT people from NSW last night warbled their way into the top 24 of Australian Idol - and they're an interesting bunch of mixed talent.
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News Article: Dicko launches tirade at reluctant Idol
Mon 01 September 2008
Dicko launches tirade at reluctant Idol
By Garry Williams August 30, 2008 10:01pm

A MELBOURNE singer has been thrown off Australian Idol after telling judges he did not want to win.
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Press Release: Idol Rocks Ratings
Mon 25 August 2008
Idol Rocks Ratings
By Network Ten
Aug 25, 2008 - 10:06:07 AM

Australian Idol returned last night for its sixth season to a peak audience of 1.8 million.
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News Article: Seven warns Nine it will be tough to follow in 2012
Mon 25 August 2008
Seven warns Nine it will be tough to follow in 2012
25th August 2008, 14:00 WST

The Beijing Olympics television coverage may have been criticised by many viewers, but record audiences still tuned in.
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News Article: Australian Idol determined not to fail
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol determined not to fail
August 22, 2008 - 8:32AM

Australian Idol is toughening up, with producers and judges determined not to let the TV singing show fail like its stablemate Big Brother did.
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Press Release: Australian Idol announces world-first format change
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol announces world-first format change
Network Ten
Aug 21, 2008

Monday's verdict program to allow bottom three Idols second chance to perform and viewers' second chance to vote
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News Article: Australian Idol and Dancing With the Stars go to war
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol and Dancing With the Stars go to war
Garry Williams
August 24, 2008 12:00am

CHANNEL 10's Australian Idol returns to our screens tonight, but after only a week's honeymoon it crashes head-on into Seven's Dancing with the Stars.
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News Article: Australian Idol goes toe-to-toe with Dancing with the Stars
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol goes toe-to-toe with Dancing with the Stars
By Siobhan Duck and Darren Devlyn August 22, 2008 06:05am

THE TV ratings war is about to get brutal with Channel 7 pitting Dancing with the Stars against 60 Minutes and Australian Idol.
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News Article: Australian Idol rings in changes with SMS sing-off
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol rings in changes with SMS sing-off
By staff writers and wires August 21, 2008 09:19am

THOSE Monday night eliminations on Australian Idol just got a little more drawn out, with producers giving the bottom three performers one last chance to save themselves in the competition.
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News Article: A stitch in time saves Ten
Sat 23 August 2008
A stitch in time saves Ten
Michael Idato
August 18, 2008

Australian Idol is middle-aged in television terms, entering its sixth season without that valuable element of surprise. "Coming into the sixth year you deal with the fact that you're a known entity," says executive producer Carl Fennessy. "The audience know the talent will change from year to year [but] the format is known to them."
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News Article: Vile Kyle? Not this guy
Sat 23 August 2008
Vile Kyle? Not this guy
August 21, 2008

Kyle Sandilands isn't all that nasty, he tells Jim Schembri.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter to co-host Australian Idol
Sat 23 August 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter to co-host Australian Idol
Sarah Nicholson
August 20, 2008 12:00am

RICKI-LEE Coulter might have finished seventh in her Australian Idol competition, but the Gold Coast girl says she wouldn't change a thing if she had a chance to do it all again.
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News Article: Worshipping Idol?
Sat 23 August 2008
Worshipping Idol?
20th August 2008, 8:30 WST
BEN O’SHEA

Falling ratings, loss of sponsors and religious conspiracies have raised serious questions about the sixth season of Australian Idol but it all boils down to the one that has plagued the franchise from Day 1 — credibility.


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News Article: Ian Dicko Dickson sorry for Australian Idol ex-judge Mark Holden
Sat 23 August 2008
Ian Dicko Dickson sorry for Australian Idol ex-judge Mark Holden
August 20, 2008 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian Dickson is sorry for the comments he made about axed Mark Holden, but he explains they are both players in a game of musical chairs.
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News Article: Marcia Hines to maul talent
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia Hines to maul talent
Fiona Byrne
August 17, 2008 12:00am

THE DANCING With The Stars judging panel has had a surprise shake-up, with Paul Mercurio dumped.
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News Article: Marcia told to change her tune
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia told to change her tune
August 15, 2008 10:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Marcia "the mother judge" Hines has been told to replace her signature terms of endearment with a much harder edge in another attempt to revitalise the show's waning format.
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News Article: Australian Idol: Marcia Hines goes from vivacious to vicious
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol: Marcia Hines goes from vivacious to vicious
15/08/2008 3:24:00 PM. | Jesse Perez

With the upcoming series of Australian Idol looking to include some pretty major overhauls, it seems Marcia Hines’s attitude has also undergone renovations.
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News Article: Marcia Hines toughens up on Australian Idol
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia Hines toughens up on Australian Idol
August 14, 2008 06:13am

Toughening up ... Marcia Hines gets mean on the new season of Australian Idol.
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News Article: Will Beyonce touchdown on Australian Idol?
Sat 23 August 2008
Will Beyonce touchdown on Australian Idol?
13/08/2008 12:36:00 PM. | Annika Burgess

Beyonce Knowles is rumoured to be appearing in this year’s finale of Australian Idol, as producers call upon international superstars to help revamp the show.
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News Article: In praise of reality
Sat 23 August 2008
In praise of reality
August 10, 2008

Reality shows equal dross, right? Wrong, says Melinda Houston. Television's least respected genre offers far more than the car-crash factor.
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News Article: Meryl shines for our Idol
Sat 31 May 2008
Meryl shines for our Idol
By Sydney Confidential May 30, 2008 10:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol has turned international, with aspiring singers leaving their roots behind in the hope of cracking the fickle music industry in Oz.
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News Article: Mark is holdin' out on the details
Sat 31 May 2008
Mark is holdin' out on the details
Elicia Murray and Josephine Tovey
May 30, 2008

THE MAN most famous for handing out touchdowns and gibberish put-downs such as "that didn't shizzle my frizzle", Mark Holden, may be returning to our screens soon.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter returns to Australian Idol gang
Sat 31 May 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter returns to Australian Idol gang
From Sydney Confidential May 29, 2008 11:00pm

RIKKI-Lee Coulter is to return to the show that launched her career - but this time she will be asking the questions, joining Australian Idol as the third host.
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News Article: Ex-pats raid Australian Idol in Britain
Fri 25 April 2008
Ex-pats raid Australian Idol in Britain
FROM SYDNEY CONFIDENTIAL APRIL 25, 2008 03:54AM

FORGET Michael Johns, six Aussie ex-pats are preparing to pack their bags for glory, after
impressing the all-star judging panel at the London auditions of Australian Idol.


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News Article: Dicko bags Holden
Sat 12 April 2008
Dicko bags Holden
Updated: 05:32, Sunday April 13, 2008

Idol judge Ian (Dicko) Dickson says Mark Holden made his life a misery on Australian Idol and he's glad the former carnation-toting pop star was voted off.
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News Article: Is Australian Idol judge Tina Arena a reality hypocrite?
Sat 12 April 2008
Is Australian Idol judge Tina Arena a reality hypocrite?
From Sydney Confidential April 11, 2008 02:28am

JUST a year ago she claimed reality talent shows were "exploiting" and "prostituting" young performers, but Tina Arena has changed her tune after signing on as an Australian Idol judge.
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News Article: Kyle likes Mark after all
Sat 12 April 2008
Kyle likes Mark after all
April 10, 2008 10:00pm

SHOCK jock Kyle Sandilands may have had the claws out for Rove McManus this week, but the 2DayFM voice was awarding dumped Australian Idol judge Mark Holden touchdowns.
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News Article: Australian Idol's LA auditions canned already
Sat 12 April 2008
Australian Idol's LA auditions canned already
April 10, 2008 12:39pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Los Angeles auditions have been canned after judge Kyle Sandilands pulled out due to scheduling problems.
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Australian Idol 2008 Audition
Tue 01 April 2008
Network Ten and FremantleMedia Australia today announced the Australian Idol 2008 Audition dates including an exciting new development – for the first time in Australian Idol history the audition trail will now extend to include London & LA!
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Australian Idol focuses on London auditions
Tue 01 April 2008
Australian Idol focuses on London auditions
Thursday, 27 March 2008 18:05

Intense tour schedule results in LA Auditions postponement
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Discovering Australian Talent
Tue 01 April 2008
Discovering Australian Talent
Friday, 14 March 2008 18:44

Idol goes global- auditions announced for 2008
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Australian Idol Audition Dates
Tue 01 April 2008
Australian Idol Audition Dates
Tuesday, 4 March 2008 18:09

Australian Idol Auditions 2008: Venues and Dates
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News Article: Don't drive Holden off Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Don't drive Holden off Idol
By Stephen Downie
March 07, 2008 12:00am

THE Holden car is an Australian icon. Mark Holden - entertainer, producer and former Australian Idol judge - apparently is not.
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News Article: Holden to tell on Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Holden to tell on Idol
March 07, 2008 12:00am

AXED Australian Idol judge Mark Holden has written a potentially explosive tell-all about his "difficult" last year on the show.
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News Article: Idol open to Aussie expats in London, LA
Tue 01 April 2008
Idol open to Aussie expats in London, LA
Article from: AAP
March 17, 2008 11:32am

Australian Idol will hold auditions for expats in Los Angeles and London this year.
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News Article: Idol Holden gets in gear and quits show
Tue 01 April 2008
Idol Holden gets in gear and quits show
Elicia Murray
March 4, 2008

Australian Idol judge Mark Holden has quit the show, citing a desire to focus on acting, radio and documentary production.
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Mark Holden Leaves Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Mark Holden today announced his decision to leave the judging panel of Australian Idol after discussions this week highlighted his desire to focus on acting, radio and documentary production.
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News Article: Australian Idol finale peaks at 1.78m viewers
Mon 26 November 2007
Australian Idol finale peaks at 1.78m viewers

A peak audience of 1.78 million watched the 2007 Australian Idol finale last night.
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News Article: Rejoicing as Melbourne singer claims Idol crown
Sun 25 November 2007
Rejoicing as Melbourne singer claims Idol crown
Chris Evans and Patrick Donovan
November 26, 2007

AFTER a 12-week journey and a drawn-out three-hour build-up to the final, it was show time: Nat, the down-to-earth, piano-playing part-time waitress from Vermont South versus Matt, the skateboarding, guitar-playing metrosexual from Sydney.
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News Article: The night belongs to Natalie
Sun 25 November 2007
The night belongs to Natalie
Emily Dunn & Louise Schwartzkoff
November 26, 2007

The competition was upstaged by this week's other election, but this did nothing to dampen Natalie Gauci's elation as she was crowned the new Australian Idol at the Sydney Opera house last night.
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Furious Canberra viewers left in the dark
Sun 25 November 2007
Canberra viewers of Australian Idol were left in the dark about the winner of the fifth series after major transmission problems in the region interrupted the telecast.
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News Article: Natalie Gauci wins Australian Idol
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie Gauci wins Australian Idol
By Garth Montgomery
November 25, 2007 10:29pm

MELBOURNE'S Natalie Gauci might have won Australian Idol but Channel Ten lost in the live coverage stakes as it's biggest night of the year was marred by repeated outages that infuriated fans.

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News Article: Idol:The final verdict!
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol:The final verdict!
10:32p.m. 25 November 2007

In a weekend of big decision making, Australians voted once again and decided that Natalie Gauci is without a doubt the 2007 Australian Idol!
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News Article: Idol’s Over, But Psycho Drama Continues
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol’s Over, But Psycho Drama Continues
Tim Brunero

The final episode of Australian Idol 2007 rolled off the production line tonight with the underdog, 26-year-old Natalie Gauci taking out the crown.
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News Article: Natalie Gauci wins Idol 2007
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie Gauci wins Idol 2007
By Alyssa Braithwaite
November 25, 2007 10:25pm

MELBOURNE songstress Natalie Gauci has pulled off a come-from-behind win to be named the 2007 Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idol finalists arrive at Opera House
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol finalists arrive at Opera House
November 25, 2007 09:36pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol finalists Natalie Gauci and Matt Corby have arrived at Sydney's Opera House less than two hours before one of the pair is named winner of popular television competition.
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News Article: Idol stars melt red carpet
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol stars melt red carpet
By Alyssa Braithwaite
November 25, 2007 08:25pm

A CROWD of thousands braved the sweltering afternoon sun while the stars did their best not to melt away on a red hot carpet at the Australian Idol grand final.
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News Article: Crowd gathering at Opera House for Australian Idol final
Sun 25 November 2007
Crowd gathering at Opera House for Australian Idol final
November 25, 2007 - 5:30PM

A crowd of thousands is gathering at the Sydney Opera House this afternoon to witness the result of the other big vote of the weekend - the Australian Idol grand final.
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News Article: It's the final countdown
Sun 25 November 2007
It's the final countdown
November 25, 2007

With the election over, it's time to turn our attention to two truly gripping campaigns, writes Melinda Houston.
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News Article: Australian Idols' time to shine
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idols' time to shine
Guy Davis
25Nov07

Weeks of gruelling tests come to an end tomorrow night when Matt Corby and NatalieGauci vie for the ultimate touchdown in the Australian Idol final as GUY DAVIS reports
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News Article: Idols prepare for Opera House showdown
Sun 25 November 2007
Idols prepare for Opera House showdown
November 25, 2007 03:43am

IN the nation's other huge vote this weekend, the Australian Idol final tonight will draw an estimated two million viewers.
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News Article: Idol contenders all smiles before showdown
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol contenders all smiles before showdown
November 25, 2007

Outspoken teenager Matt Corby is determined not to buckle under the pressure of being favourite for tonight's Australian Idol showdown at Sydney Opera House.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner to be decided tonight
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idol winner to be decided tonight
By Jonathon Moran
November 25, 2007 12:00am

AFTER months of tears, tantrums and some stand-out performances, the nation will finally pick the winner of this year's Australian Idol tonight.
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News Article: Australian Idol - Grand Final
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idol - Grand Final
Lenny Ann Low, reviewer
November 25, 2007

And so the musical sausage factory prepares to squeeze out another spiceless chorizo.
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News Article: Idol Matt reduced to tears
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol Matt reduced to tears
November 24, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol finalist Matt Corby was reduced to tears yesterday after he was slammed by judge Mark Holden on the eve of the program's grand final spectacular.
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News Article: Natalie wins over judge Mark
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie wins over judge Mark
Justin Lloyd
November 24, 2007 08:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Mark Holden has described Matt Corby as the biggest potential star the show has produced but, for now, has thrown his support behind Natalie Gauci.
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News Article: Cast your votes in '07
Sun 25 November 2007
Cast your votes in '07
Georgia Waters | November 24, 2007

For some Australians, the Nat vs Matt competition is much hotter than a little tussle between a prime minister and some guy called Rudd.
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News Article: Credibility is Australian Idol's battle
Sun 25 November 2007
Credibility is Australian Idol's battle
Luke Dennehy
November 24, 2007 12:00am

THE original Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, has told how he struggled for respect in the industry after winning the show in 2003.
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News Article: Double take for X Factor Emma
Sun 25 November 2007
Double take for X Factor Emma
November 24, 2007 12:00am

EMMA Deans did a massive double take when she heard Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci performing the 2007 Australian Idol winner's single Here I Am.
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News Article: Idol finalist 'a spoilt kid'
Fri 23 November 2007
Idol finalist 'a spoilt kid'
November 23, 2007 12:00am

JUDGE Mark Holden has thrown his support behind Melbourne's Natalie Gauci to win the Australian Idol final, describing Matt Corby as a spoilt kid after last Sunday night's performance.
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News Article: Australian Idol contestant Matt Corby in demand
Fri 23 November 2007
Australian Idol contestant Matt Corby in demand
November 20, 2007 12:00am

HE'S yet to snatch the Australian Idol crown but the high profile appearances are already rolling in for Mr Marketable Matt Corby.

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News Artile: Idol a "strange experience"
Fri 23 November 2007
Idol a "strange experience"
By Stephen Downie
November 21, 2007 10:35am

MATT Corby peers out from behind his wall of hair and with steely focus, concedes he was mistaken about Australian Idol.
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News Article: Is Oz Idol a vehicle for talent or a money-spinning blight?
Fri 23 November 2007
Is Oz Idol a vehicle for talent or a money-spinning blight?
SAM KELTON
November 22, 2007 09:40am

OVER five seasons of Australian Idol, the contestants have come to dominate the music charts. But is that a good thing?
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Final head-to-head performance show
Sun 18 November 2007
Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci have performed live in the final round of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idols Corby and Gauci hit back at Dicko
Sun 18 November 2007
Idols Corby and Gauci hit back at Dicko
November 19, 2007 12:00am
AUSTRALIAN Idol favourite Matt Corby last night took a swipe at criticism this year's grand finalists were "beautiful but boring" - while his rival sent a defiant message in her song choices over the drama.
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News Article: Idols slam 'dud' song
Sun 18 November 2007
Idols slam 'dud' song
Kate Adamson
November 18, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have said they believe the winner's single they will perform tonight is a stinker.
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News Article: Idol single a dud
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol single a dud
By Kate Adamson
November 18, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have already dubbed the winner's single, which they will perform tonight, a dud.
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News Article: Forget Saturday, the real poll is on song for Sunday
Sun 18 November 2007
Forget Saturday, the real poll is on song for Sunday
Ari Sharp
November 18, 2007

CAMPAIGN warfare is being fought on the ground and in cyberspace to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Websites devoted to candidates, banners hoisted above streets, friends cajoling friends, even reports of divine inspiration being used to guide voters towards one of the candidates.
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News Article: Don't call us boring, Dicko
Sun 18 November 2007
Don't call us boring, Dicko
Liz Walsh
November 17, 2007 11:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have hit back at judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson, declaring they are not boring.
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News Article: Here I am - but it's not me, laments Corby
Sun 18 November 2007
Here I am - but it's not me, laments Corby
Christine Sams
November 18, 2007

AUSTRALIAN IDOL finalist Matt Corby has revealed he doesn't like the song that will be released if he wins the competition next Sunday.
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News Article: Dicko slags off Idol finalists: report
Sun 18 November 2007
Dicko slags off Idol finalists: report
Saturday Nov 17 12:00 AEDT
By ninemsn staff

Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has reportedly launched a scathing attack on this year's Australian Idol finalists, accusing them of lacking personality and being "beautiful but boring".
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News Article: Taking sides for the idol cause
Sun 18 November 2007
Taking sides for the idol cause

ENTIRE suburbs of Sydney and whole nations have taken up allegiance with the Australian Idol finalists 17-year-old Matt Corby and 25-year-old Natalie Gauci, pictured.
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News Article: Dicko dumps on Idol hopefuls
Sun 18 November 2007
Dicko dumps on Idol hopefuls
November 17, 2007 12:00am

HIS job judging this year's Australian Idol may be all but over - but Ian "Dicko" Dickson has already secretly given grand finalists Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci the worst review possible.
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News Article: Idol showdown looms
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol showdown looms
By Lema Samandar

SUTHERLAND Shire is getting behind Australian Idol finalist and Oyster Bay resident Matt Corby as he battles it out against Melbourne's Natalie Gauci at the Sydney Opera House in two weeks.
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News Article: Melbourne's Natalie Gauci ready for Australian Idol final
Sun 18 November 2007
Melbourne's Natalie Gauci ready for Australian Idol final
November 16, 2007 12:00am

MELBOURNE'S Natalie Gauci is revving up for Sunday's Aussie Idol finale in Sydney, but admits she's been finding the last weeks tough far from home.
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News Article: Idol Carl's happy note
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol Carl's happy note
November 14, 2007 12:00am
AUSTRALIAN Idol swing king Carl Riseley was singing a happy tune yesterday, after revealing he's already been tapped for talks with recording giant, Sony/BMG.
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News Article: Australian Idol hopeful Carl Riseley croons along
Sun 18 November 2007
Australian Idol hopeful Carl Riseley croons along
November 13, 2007 11:00pm

TURFED Australian Idol Carl Riseley wants to stop blowing his own trumpet and bring out an album regardless of whether he has the backing of a major or an independent label.
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News Article: Public switches off 'rigged' Australian Idol
Tue 13 November 2007
Public switches off 'rigged' Australian Idol
November 13, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol fans are in uproar at a perceived rort in the show that has consistently pushed pretty boy Matt Corby to be at the Opera House to take the title.
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Shock jock Kyle is Idol's new Mr Nasty
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THE sparks are set to fly on Australian Idol, with outspoken and unrepentant radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands joining the judging panel.
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Australian Idol 3 starts in July on Network Ten
10 July 2005
Idol, the worldwide television phenomenon, is returning to Network Ten after last years phenomenal success.
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Australian Idol promos air on Ten
10 July 2005
Network Ten are currently airing 30 and 10 second promotional adverts in primetime programs to generate interest in the second series of Australian Idol.
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Australian Idol secures million dollar sponsorships
10 July 2005
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Australian Idol 3 Program details
10 July 2005
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Judges and Hosts of Australian Idol announced
10 July 2005
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Inside Australian Idol is Back
10 July 2005
Inside Australian Idol was officially launched today, 10 July 2005. MORE >>






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