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News Article: Ian 'Dicko' Dickson chases gig as Idol gets 'rest'
Sat 09 January 2010
Ian 'Dicko' Dickson chases gig as Idol gets 'rest'
Erin McWhirter From: Herald Sun January 09, 2010 12:00AM

WITH rumours rife that Australian Idol will be rested this year, Ian "Dicko" Dickson has already begun shopping himself around to other networks.
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News Article: Australian Idol to be 'rested' in 2010 - reports
Sat 09 January 2010
Australian Idol to be 'rested' in 2010 - reports
By Erin McWhirter From: The Daily Telegraph January 09, 2010 5:39AM

AUSTRALIAN Idol will be the first TV casualty of the year, with the former ratings juggernaut to be "rested" for 2010.
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News Article: Vile Kyle Sandilands replacement Jay Dee Springbett is next Idol casualty
Sat 09 January 2010
Vile Kyle Sandilands replacement Jay Dee Springbett is next Idol casualty
From: The Daily Telegraph January 06, 2010 12:00AM

THE curse of Kyle Sandiland's Australian Idol panel seat seems to have struck controversial judge Jay Dee Springbett.
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News Article; Idols Walker and Warner sign to Sony
Mon 30 November 2009
Idols Walker and Warner sign to Sony
By Jonathon Moran
From: The Sunday Telegraph
November 28, 2009 7:31PM

AUSTRALIAN Idol runner-up Hayley Warner has signed with Sony Music, pitting her against series winner Stan Walker.
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News Article: Aussie Idol Stan's mum tells of abuse
Mon 30 November 2009
Aussie Idol Stan's mum tells of abuse
By LEE UMBERS - Sunday News

Stan Walker brought the audience to tears with his emotionally-charged version of Amazing Grace, on his way to winning Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idolatry rises, Idol falls short at ARIAs
Mon 30 November 2009
Idolatry rises, Idol falls short at ARIAs
Bernard Zuel
November 27, 2009

BEWARE of false Idol hopes.
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News Article: Australian Idol Stan Walker wants to emulate Guy Sebastian
Mon 30 November 2009
Australian Idol Stan Walker wants to emulate Guy Sebastian
From: Herald Sun
November 24, 2009 10:52AM

STAN Walker has only just been crowned our Australian Idol, but he's already hoping to follow in the footsteps of his own musical hero, Guy Sebastian.
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News Article: No Idol romance for Australian Idol winner Stan Walker
Mon 30 November 2009
No Idol romance for Australian Idol winner Stan Walker
From: The Daily Telegraph
November 24, 2009 12:00AM

STAN Walker spent his first day as an Australian Idol winner discovering some of the obstacles associated with being a major leaguer on the publicity scene.
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News Article: Idol will be back in 2010
Mon 30 November 2009
Idol will be back in 2010
Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:14pm AEDT

Thanks to strong grand final ratings, Australian Idol will not be put out to pasture just yet.
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News Article: Idol scores 1.5 million viewers; will be back next year
Mon 30 November 2009
Idol scores 1.5 million viewers; will be back next year
By Katherine Field
From: AAP
November 23, 2009 2:34PM

AUSTRALIAN Idol has proved its staying power thanks to strong grand final ratings, and won't be put out to pasture just yet.
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News Article: Stan Walker talks about his plans after winning Australian Idol
Mon 30 November 2009
Stan Walker talks about his plans after winning Australian Idol
AAP
November 23, 2009 01:49pm

STAN Walker is ready to take the music industry by storm, just a day after winning Australian Idol.
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News Article: 1.47m for Idol
Mon 23 November 2009
1.47m for Idol
By David Knox on November 23, 2009

Australian Idol averaged 1.47m last night for the moment when 19yo soul singer Stan Walker was announced as winner.
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands ends Australian Idol routine
Sun 22 November 2009
Kyle Sandilands ends Australian Idol routine
From: The Daily Telegraph
November 23, 2009 12:00AM

WIPING his hands of all things Australian Idol, Kyle Sandilands is expected to buck his four-year tradition of playing the talent show winner's single today after being sacked from the program this year.
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News Opinion: Christians worship their Idols
Sun 22 November 2009
Christians worship their Idols
November 23, 2009 - 9:16AM

It started with a gospel choir and ended with "thank you God". In between there was a redemption (Stan's), a trinity on high (the judges on their balcony), and a resurrection of sorts (the show will be back next year, despite its ratings decline). Australian Idol came to its spectacular conclusion last night and, as ever, the Christian factor was in abundant evidence for those who cared to look for the signs.
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News Article: Stan Walker becomes seventh Australian Idol
Sun 22 November 2009
Stan Walker becomes seventh Australian Idol
Herald Sun
November 23, 2009 02:00am

HIS crowning was met by fireworks and screams from the Australian Idol crowd, but Stan Walker's family chose a traditional way to hail their golden boy.
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News Article: 'Stan-tastic' Walker wins Australian Idol
Sun 22 November 2009
'Stan-tastic' Walker wins Australian Idol

Soul singer Stan Walker has triumphed over rock chick Hayley Warner to be crowned the seventh Australian Idol.
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News Article: Walker wins Australian Idol
Sun 22 November 2009
Walker wins Australian Idol
AAP From: AAP November 22, 2009 10:18PM

Soul singer Stan Walker is the seventh Australian Idol.
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News Article: Stan Walker Beats Hayley Warner for Australian Idol crown
Sun 22 November 2009
Stan Walker Beats Hayley Warner for Australian Idol crown
By Holly Byrnes
From: The Daily Telegraph November 22, 2009 9:45PM

STAN Walker has beaten out Hayley Warner for the title of this year's Australian Idol.
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News Article: Australian Idols heal personal pain through their music
Sun 22 November 2009
Australian Idols heal personal pain through their music
By Nui Te Koha and Anooska Tucker-Evans
The Sunday Mail (Qld)
November 22, 2009 12:01am

AUSTRALIAN Idol star Stan Walker has vowed to reach into personal tragedy and pain to find his true voice for tonight's finale at the Sydney Opera House.
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News Article: Australian Idol - the finalists
Sun 22 November 2009
Australian Idol - the finalists
November 22, 2009

Tonight's Australian Idol finalists are ...


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News Article: For wannabe Idols, there is a second prize
Sun 22 November 2009
For wannabe Idols, there is a second prize
John Mangan
November 22, 2009

WHILE the two grand finalists in this year's Australian Idol battle it out tonight at the Sydney Opera House for a recording contract, a car and $200,000, they might be thinking they'd be better off running second.
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News Article: Troubled pasts fire Idol finalists
Sun 22 November 2009
Troubled pasts fire Idol finalists
Nui Te Koha
From: Sunday Herald Sun November 22, 2009 12:00AM

AUSTRALIAN Idol star Stan Walker has broken his silence on surviving a life of violent abuse.
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News Article: Will Stan be Idol man?
Sun 22 November 2009
Will Stan be Idol man?
Patrick Williams | 21st November 2009

SIX years ago, Stan Walker watched in awe as Guy Sebastian claimed the first Australian Idol crown.
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News Article: Kiwi teen the favourite for Australian Idol title
Sun 22 November 2009
Kiwi teen the favourite for Australian Idol title
By Beck Vass 4:00 AM Saturday Nov 21, 2009

A teenager who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in the Bay of Plenty is preparing for the biggest night of his life.
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News Article: Rock chick Hayley Warner's Idol attitude
Sun 22 November 2009
Rock chick Hayley Warner's Idol attitude
By Erin McWhirter
From: The Daily Telegraph
November 21, 2009 12:00AM

HAYLEY Warner likes to wear the pants. "How long is this going to be because I've got a friend waiting and I am really tired so can we just get this done fast?" the 17-year-old Australian Idol finalist said with a shrug.
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News Article: Dicko proud of show
Sun 22 November 2009
Dicko proud of show
JESSICA LEO
November 19, 2009 12:00am

IAN "Dicko" Dickson is not one to mince words.
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News Article: Idol elimination marks a new beginning for Armidale’s adopted son
Sun 22 November 2009
Idol elimination marks a new beginning for Armidale’s adopted son
BY JAMES POLSON
18 Nov, 2009 09:46 AM

HE MAY have missed out on making the Australian Idol grand final but the sky remains the limit for Armidale’s adopted son James Johnston.
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News Article: Dicko's in the dark about his return to Australian Idol
Sun 22 November 2009
Dicko's in the dark about his return to Australian Idol
The Daily Telegraph
November 18, 2009 12:00am

CHANNEL 10's response to Confidential's questions last week about Rove's future were vague at best - basically "who knows? Not us" - so we're not sure how to gauge their reaction to queries about Ian "Dicko" Dickson's future on Australian Idol .
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News Article: Offers for Stan Walker before the Idol final
Sun 22 November 2009
Offers for Stan Walker before the Idol final
Lisa Simmons | November 17th, 2009

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Gold Coast singer Stan Walker goes into Sunday's Sydney Opera House grand final as favourite amid offers from visiting US muso mentor judges to sign him overseas.
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News Article: Stan Walker and Hayley Warner to fight for Idol crown
Sun 15 November 2009
Stan Walker and Hayley Warner to fight for Idol crown
AAP
November 15, 2009 08:30pm

CROWD favourite Stan Walker and rock chick Hayley Warner will fight for the title of the 2009 Australian Idol after Newcastle teenager James Johnson was voted off the program.
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News Article: Idol: Final 2
Sun 15 November 2009
Idol: Final 2
By David Knox on November 15, 2009

Stan Walker and Hayley Warner will compete head to head in the 2009 Australian Idol Grand Final.
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News Article: James Johnston voted out of Australian Idol
Sun 15 November 2009
James Johnston voted out of Australian Idol
By the eBroadcast Team | Nov 15, 2009 - 8:26:21 PM

And then there were two.
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News Article: I was a try-hard thug: Stan
Sun 15 November 2009
I was a try-hard thug: Stan
By Richard Clune From: The Sunday Telegraph
November 15, 2009

STAN Walker has revealed the troubled teen years behind his emotional performances on Australian Idol - blighted by drugs, alcohol and loss of a baby.
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News Article: Stan Walker is the bookies' man for Australian Idol final
Sun 15 November 2009
Stan Walker is the bookies' man for Australian Idol final
Colin Vickery Herald Sun
November 14, 2009 12:00AM

STAN Walker is a short-priced favourite to win this year's Australian Idol as the Channel 10 reality show counts down to its November 22 grand final.
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News Article: Toby Moulton's valuable lessons
Sun 15 November 2009
Toby Moulton's valuable lessons
JESSICA LEO
November 12, 2009 12:01am

SELF-EXILED Australian Idol contestant Toby Moulton wouldn't have become a household name - and a heartthrob - if it weren't for his little sister Eliza.
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News Article: Hayley Warner is now Idol-ised
Sun 15 November 2009
Hayley Warner is now Idol-ised
By Erin McWhirter, TV Editor
November 08, 2009 11:00pm

THE crowd of more than 60 people yelling Hayley Warner's name outside her parents' Sydney butchery proves she's anonymous no more.
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News Article: Stan is our Australian Idol man
Sun 15 November 2009
Stan is our Australian Idol man
Melissa Gulbin | 10th November 2009

AUSTRALIAN Idol favourite Stan Walker’s ‘touchdown’ performances on Sunday may have earned the ex-Byron High student the promise of a recording contract from US guest judge Peter Wentz, but his mum, April, said her son needed local support to get him through.
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News Article: One step from Opera House
Sun 15 November 2009
One step from Opera House
10 Nov, 2009 12:01 PM

James Johnston admits he never thought he would make it this far in the competition.
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News Article: Idol: Too long, too low.
Mon 09 November 2009
Idol: Too long, too low.
By David Knox on November 9, 2009

Australian Idol sank again last night.
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News Article: Idol: Nathan bids goodbye
Mon 09 November 2009
Idol: Nathan bids goodbye
By David Knox on November 8, 2009

17yo Nathan Brake is the latest contestant to be cut from Australian Idol tonight.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Ian Dickson and Jaydee Springbett in feud
Mon 09 November 2009
Australian Idol's Ian Dickson and Jaydee Springbett in feud
November 07, 2009 11:00pm

JUDGES on Australian Idol, Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Jaydee Springbett, are trying to mend a bitter feud after legal tussles.
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News Article: Idol life far from ideal for tired song contest dropout
Mon 09 November 2009
Idol life far from ideal for tired song contest dropout
The Daily Telegraph
November 03, 2009 07:53am

HE HAD a shot at the big time that most people would die for. But Toby Moulton has thrown away a chance of a recording contract and $200,000 in prizemoney so he can avoid being labelled a fraud.
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News Article: Idol hopeful to stick with teaching
Sun 01 November 2009
Idol hopeful to stick with teaching
Ellie Harvey
November 1, 2009 - 8:51PM

Australian Idol contestant, Toby Moulton, tearfully quit the show tonight after revealing he would rather continue teaching than have a career in music.
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News Article: Australian Idol contestant quits show
Sun 01 November 2009
Australian Idol contestant quits show
November 01, 2009
Article from: Australian Associated Press

AUSTRALIAN Idol has taken an unusual turn, with schoolteacher contestant Toby Moulton quitting the show, saying he prefers the classroom to the spotlight.
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News Article: Teacher Toby quits Idol dreaming
Sun 01 November 2009
Teacher Toby quits Idol dreaming
By News Online's Gary Rivett

Adelaide teacher Toby Moulton has shocked a national television audience with his decision to opt for his first love, teaching.
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News Article: Toby Moulton quits Australian Idol
Sun 01 November 2009
Toby Moulton quits Australian Idol
November 01, 2009 08:01pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol has been rocked by the shock exit of Toby Moulton, with the school teacher quitting the contest to get back to his real passion - the classroom.

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News Article: Gay Australian Idol star Kate Cook has no regrets on being open about sexuality on show
Mon 26 October 2009
Gay Australian Idol star Kate Cook has no regrets on being open about sexuality on show
From: The Daily Telegraph
October 26, 2009 1:49PM

AUSTRALIAN Idol evictee Kate Cook has defended herself today and said she had no regrets on being open about her sexuality on the reality TV show.
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News Article: Kim Cooper says she was a binge drinker before Australian Idol
Mon 26 October 2009
Kim Cooper says she was a binge drinker before Australian Idol
By Richard Clune
The Sunday Telegraph
October 25, 2009 12:01am

FALLEN Australian Idol star Kim Cooper has spoken of her battle with alcohol and how she was binge drinking before the Channel Ten song contest.
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News Article; Idol judges' feud 'no ratings stunt'
Mon 26 October 2009
Idol judges' feud 'no ratings stunt'
By Richard Clune
The Sunday Telegraph
October 25, 2009 12:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol judges Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Jay Dee Springbett are no longer speaking to each other after a simmering feud erupted on air last week.
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News Article: Guy Sebastian says Idol missing Kyle
Mon 26 October 2009
Guy Sebastian says Idol missing Kyle
Sean Nicholls and Emily Dunn
October 22, 2009 - 9:29AM

It brought him fame and fortune but the original Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, is no fan of the seventh series of the reality television singing contest, which has suffered in the ratings this year.
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News Article: Not a great Idol year, Kyle a loss - Guy
Wed 21 October 2009
Not a great Idol year, Kyle a loss - Guy
AAP
October 21, 2009 04:13pm

THE original Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, believes the TV singing contest has legs to survive many more years, but admits he's not impressed with the latest series.
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News Article: Australian Idol cohost Ricki-Lee Coulter busts out as dominatrix sex kitten in Ralph magazine
Wed 21 October 2009
Australian Idol cohost Ricki-Lee Coulter busts out as dominatrix sex kitten in Ralph magazine
The Daily Telegraph
October 20, 2009 07:42am

RICKI-LEE Coulter is busting out all over with pride and confidence about her sexy new dominatrix look and sound after her humiliating marriage bust-up.
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News Article: Australian Idol star Kim Cooper not too sexy to win
Wed 21 October 2009
Australian Idol star Kim Cooper not too sexy to win
From: The Daily Telegraph
October 19, 2009 2:19PM

Australian Idol evictee Kim Cooper speaks about her time on Idol and whether her looks harmed her...

AUSTRALIAN Idol evictee Kim Cooper has fought back at claims she was too sexy to have a shot at the reality TV contest, which she claims is a popularity contest that changed her love life.

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News Article: Liza on Australian Idol
Mon 19 October 2009
Liza on Australian Idol
By David Knox on October 18, 2009

Liza Minnelli has arrived on Australian Idol.

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News Article: That's Liza with an eye for young Idol James
Mon 19 October 2009
That's Liza with an eye for young Idol James
BY THE WORD'S AMY EDWARDS
17/10/2009 4:00:00 AM

NEWCASTLE Australian Idol contestant James Johnston found himself staring into the large of eyes of Liza Minnelli while preparing for tomorrow night's show.
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News Article: Like him like that
Mon 19 October 2009
Like him like that
October 18, 2009

He's had success after success, but it hasn't changed Guy Sebastian, writes John Bailey.

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News Article: Australian Idol's Scott Newnham defends Harry Connick Jr's appearance on show
Mon 19 October 2009
Australian Idol's Scott Newnham defends Harry Connick Jr's appearance on show
From: The Daily Telegraph October 13, 2009 10:42AM

AUSTRALIAN Idol's brickie Scott Newnham has slammed critics of Harry Connick Jr's appearance on the show, saying he backed his call on Hey Hey and his fans should "grow up".
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News Article: Australian Idol star Sabrina Batshon says show is fake, boring and needs new judges
Wed 30 September 2009
Australian Idol star Sabrina Batshon says show is fake, boring and needs new judges
The Daily Telegraph
September 28, 2009 04:35pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol evictee Sabrina Batshon has slammed the reality TV show for being fake and boring, claiming it needs new judges to survive.
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News Opinion: Idol needs a lightning bolt
Wed 30 September 2009
Idol needs a lightning bolt
Michael Idato
September 22, 2009 - 2:21PM

It is a universally acknowledged truth that, with only one exception – Seven's inexplicably steady Packed to the Rafters – all television programs will eventually decline in the ratings. It follows the law of natural attrition that an audience will eventually find other programs to watch or simply lose interest.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner Damien Leith struggled to pay the bills
Mon 21 September 2009
Australian Idol winner Damien Leith struggled to pay the bills
By Kathy McCabe
The Daily Telegraph
September 19, 2009 12:01am

AUSTRALIAN Idol survivor Damien Leith sold more than $5 million worth of records when he won the 2006 crown but had to sell his car to pay the rent.
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News Article; Jay Dee denies infidelity rumours
Mon 21 September 2009
Jay Dee denies infidelity rumours
By Richard Clune
From: The Sunday Telegraph
September 20, 2009 12:00AM

He's accused of talking gibberish, of being boring, and getting a bit too close to the singing talent he signs.
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News Article: Dicko takes his own advice and 'sheds some pounds'
Mon 21 September 2009
Dicko takes his own advice and 'sheds some pounds'
September 21, 2009 - 8:48AM

Australian Idol judge Ian `Dicko' Dickson will take his own advice and shed some pounds as the latest household name to embark on a public weight loss program.
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This Sunday’s new tune in time 7:30pm
Wed 16 September 2009
This Sunday Australian Idol moves to the new time of 7.30pm, so make sure you change all those phone reminders to the new time! Every Sunday night Idol will be on 7.30pm now, so be sure you don’t miss out on a single Idol second.
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News Article: Does ratings slump mean Australian Idol is at an end?
Tue 15 September 2009
Does ratings slump mean Australian Idol is at an end?
By Colin Vickery
Herald Sun
September 15, 2009 09:18am

WILL Australian Idol return next year?
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands-free Australian Idol a ratings flop
Tue 15 September 2009
Kyle Sandilands-free Australian Idol a ratings flop
The Sunday Telegraph
September 13, 2009 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol recorded its lowest audience for a performance show last Sunday since the television series was first screened six years ago.
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News Article: From Idol to idle and back again
Tue 15 September 2009
From Idol to idle and back again
September 13, 2009

Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian had it all, then started to question whether it was worth it, writes good friend Jason Stevens.
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News Article: 'Idol' accused of exploiting mentally ill
Fri 11 September 2009
'Idol' accused of exploiting mentally ill
SUSHI DAS
September 11, 2009

CHANNEL Ten's Australian Idol is exploiting mentally ill young people, with judges ridiculing and humiliating them in the name of entertainment, according to a complaint by health professionals.
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News Article: I'm no clown, says new Idol judge
Wed 09 September 2009
I'm no clown, says new Idol judge
By Katherine Field
September 08, 2009 10:03pm

NEW Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett has rejected criticism that he's boring, saying his job is to find talent, not to be a clown.
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News Comment: Idol not the same without him
Mon 07 September 2009
Idol not the same without him
MARIEKE HARDY
September 3, 2009

IT'S always difficult saying goodbye to someone attached to a reality television show.
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News Article: The secrets of Idol's Jay Dee
Mon 07 September 2009
The secrets of Idol's Jay Dee
By Ros Reines
September 05, 2009 05:51pm

HE's just arrived on our TV screens but already flirtatious Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett is the subject of an intense media whispering campaign with a rumoured expose on his private life scheduled for a tabloid mag.
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News Article: Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett resists Kyle Sandilands comparison
Tue 01 September 2009
Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett resists Kyle Sandilands comparison
The Courier-Mail
September 01, 2009 07:22am

KYLE Sandilands's replacement as Australian Idol judge, Jay Dee Springbett, has been labelled boring by some viewers, but he adamantly rejects the tag.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Aliqua Mao, Edmund Zaidan unfairly criticised by judges over song choices
Tue 01 September 2009
Australian Idol's Aliqua Mao, Edmund Zaidan unfairly criticised by judges over song choices
By Erin McWhirter
The Daily Telegraph
September 01, 2009 07:29am

TEENAGER Aliqua Mao is no fuddy-duddy.
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News Article: Australian Idol Natalie Gauci goes her own way, parts with Sony
Tue 01 September 2009
Australian Idol Natalie Gauci goes her own way, parts with Sony
August 30, 2009 11:30pm

NATALIE Gauci, the 2007 winner of Australian Idol, has parted ways with Sony Music in what is said to be amicable circumstances, according to her manager David Champion.
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News Article: Andrew G mouths off at Australian Idol judges
Sun 30 August 2009
Andrew G mouths off at Australian Idol judges
By Ros Reines
The Sunday Telegraph
August 30, 2009 12:01am

FIRST, it was Seven's Dancing With The Stars' stoush with the professional dancers at loggerheads with the judges in what has seemed to some observers as a desperate bid for ratings.
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'Idol' fans call for Sandilands comeback
Sun 30 August 2009
'Idol' fans call for Sandilands comeback
08:30 AEST Sat Aug 29 2009
By ninemsn staff

Australian Idol fans are calling for Kyle Sandilands to return to the show after his "boring" replacement Jay Dee Springbett failed to impress.
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Fans calling for return of Kyle Sandilands to Australian Idol
Sun 30 August 2009
Fans calling for return of Kyle Sandilands to Australian Idol
Siobhan Duck
August 29, 2009 12:00am

FANS are calling for bad boy Kyle Sandilands to return to Australian Idol, branding his replacement, Jay Dee Springbett, a boring no-name.
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News Article: Brickie Scott Newnham early favourite to win Australian Idol
Sun 30 August 2009
Brickie Scott Newnham early favourite to win Australian Idol
By Colin Vickery
Herald Sun
August 28, 2009 12:01am

TWO weeks ago, Scott Newnham was a brickie on Melbourne building sites. Now he is the early favourite to win Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idol's newbie is keen to give back
Sun 30 August 2009
Idol's newbie is keen to give back
Michael Idato
August 27, 2009

MUSIC industry veteran Jay Dee Springbett has stepped up to take over as the third judge on Australian Idol, replacing Kyle Sandilands, who was stood down by Channel Ten in the wake of last month's lie-detector debacle.
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands thinks Australian Idol needs him
Sun 30 August 2009
Kyle Sandilands thinks Australian Idol needs him
August 26, 2009 12:00am

KYLE Sandilands can't resist watching Idol, after being dumped from the show - and he's not impressed with the "flat and boring" show. DO YOU AGREE WITH KYLE?
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News Article: Jay Dee Springbett new Idol judge
Mon 24 August 2009
Jay Dee Springbett new Idol judge
AAP
August 23, 2009 08:40pm

SONY Music talent scout Jay Dee Springbett has been confirmed as the new Australian Idol judge to replace dumped Kyle Sandilands.
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News Article: Meet the next Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett
Mon 24 August 2009
Meet the next Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett
Alice Coster
August 23, 2009 09:00pm

HE'S nervous, scared and hates media controversy - meet new Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett.
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News Article: Idol Adam Eckersley's not too cool now
Mon 24 August 2009
Idol Adam Eckersley's not too cool now
By Richard Clune From: The Sunday Telegraph
August 22, 2009 6:00PM

IF knockabout Australian Idol contestant Adam Eckersley makes it through to the live performance shows - and this columnist is backing him - expect to see a familiar face cheering him on.
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News Article: Australian Idol attracts top Queensland talent
Mon 24 August 2009
Australian Idol attracts top Queensland talent
By Geoff Shearer
August 24, 2009 12:00am

MEET the six Queensland faces that you should follow, as they prepare to embark with 18 other hopefuls on the latest Australian Idol talent journey.
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News Article: Idol sings of Tassie pedigree
Mon 24 August 2009
Idol sings of Tassie pedigree
MICHELLE PAINE
August 24, 2009 08:41am

TASMANIAN singer-songwriter Casey Barnes has reached the finals of hit television talent show Australian Idol.
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News Article: Ian 'Dicko' Dickson says judging style is 'honest'
Mon 24 August 2009
Ian 'Dicko' Dickson says judging style is 'honest'
Colin Vickery
August 20, 2009 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson has a message for his critics - his judging style isn't nasty, it's honest.
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Ratings: Families Tune In For Idol Audition 2 - Audience Peaks At 1.58 million
Mon 17 August 2009
Families Tune In For Idol Audition 2 - Audience Peaks At 1.58 million
By Network Ten
Aug 17, 2009 - 10:45:16 AM

Families Tune In For Australian Idol Audition 2 – Audience Peaks At 1.58 million
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News Article: Sony kingpin best bet for Sandilands role
Thu 13 August 2009
Sony kingpin best bet for Sandilands role
From Sydney Confidential
The Daily Telegraph
August 13, 2009 08:40am

Mole says replacement a "strapping lad"
Search for size 40 pants, XXL shirts
Pom Sony executive looks best bet

SYDNEY Confidential says it has received a red-hot tip concerning the identity of the man set to replace Kyle Sandilands on Australian Idol.

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News Gossip: Paula Abdul Gets Offer From Idol - Australian Idol!
Thu 13 August 2009
Paula Abdul Gets Offer From Idol - Australian Idol!
Posted on Aug 12, 2009 @ 03:12PM

Idol wants Paula Abdul. No, not American Idol, mate, we're talking about Australian Idol.
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News Article: Australian Idol takes a debut tumble
Thu 13 August 2009
Australian Idol takes a debut tumble
By Holly Byrnes
The Daily Telegraph
August 11, 2009 08:00am

Sandilands in pre-recorded episodes
Older viewers drop by 20 per cent
Sydney viewers drop by 12 per cent

PARENTS have turned their backs on the new family-friendly Australian Idol, with Sunday night's season debut shedding up to 20 per cent of last year's audience.
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News Feature: Life after a fallen Idol
Mon 10 August 2009
Life after a fallen Idol
August 10, 2009

Kyle Sandilands' departure isn't the only major shake-up for Ten's flagship show. By Andrew Murfett.
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News Article: Idol ratings nothing to sing about
Mon 10 August 2009
Idol ratings nothing to sing about
AAP
August 10, 2009 11:47am

PARENTS have turned their back on Australian Idol, with last night's series debut slumping up to 20 per cent in the ratings.
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News Article: Kyle 'is to blame' says Guy Sebastian
Sun 09 August 2009
Kyle 'is to blame' says Guy Sebastian
Luke Dennehy and James Wigney
August 09, 2009 12:00am

GUY Sebastian says Kyle Sandilands has no one to blame except himself for being axed as an Australian Idol judge.
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News Article: Kyle and Jackie O furious at gag order
Sun 09 August 2009
Kyle and Jackie O furious at gag order
By Jonathon Moran and Ros Reines
August 09, 2009 2:32PM

RADIO duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O feel frustrated and paralysed by their employer as they remain bunkered down at their respective homes amid continued controversy.

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News Article: Guy Sebastian takes a tough stand
Sun 09 August 2009
Guy Sebastian takes a tough stand
JAMES WIGNEY, PETRA STARKE
August 09, 2009 12:01am

AUSTRALIA'S first Idol Guy Sebastian says fallen reality TV show judge Kyle Sandilands has no one to blame but himself for being kicked off the show.
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Ten Announcement On Kyle Sandilands And Australian Idol
Sun 09 August 2009
Ten Announcement On Kyle Sandilands And Australian Idol

After significant discussions and consideration over recent days, Network Ten today announced Kyle Sandilands will no longer be a judge on Australian Idol as it heads into season 7, this Sunday, 9 August.
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands bids farewell to Australian Idol
Sat 08 August 2009
Kyle Sandilands bids farewell to Australian Idol
Dianne Butler
August 08, 2009 12:00am

LIVE by the sword, die by the sword, as Hamlet used to say. On the other hand, truth is beauty, beauty truth and that's all you need to know.
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News Article: Record company executives in running for sacked Sandilands's Australian Idol post
Sat 08 August 2009
Record company executives in running for sacked Sandilands's Australian Idol post
Michael Idato
August 7, 2009

A HANDFUL of powerful but relatively unknown record company executives have emerged as the most likely candidates to replace sacked Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands.
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News Article: Marcia Hines explains why she's nice on Australian Idol
Sat 08 August 2009
Marcia Hines explains why she's nice on Australian Idol
August 06, 2009 12:00am

FOR the past seven years, Marcia Hines has copped it for being too nice on the set of Australian Idol. She explains why being nice is the new nasty.

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News Article: Ricki-Lee in tune with Idol bosses over Kyle Sandilands' sacking
Sat 08 August 2009
Ricki-Lee in tune with Idol bosses over Kyle Sandilands' sacking
The Daily Telegraph
August 06, 2009 12:00am

SHE still sings his praises but Ricki-Lee Coulter yesterday said she supports Channel 10's decision to dump disgraced radio jock Kyle Sandilands as a judge on Australian Idol.
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News Article: Sandilands axed from Idol role over lie-detector stunt
Sat 08 August 2009
Sandilands axed from Idol role over lie-detector stunt
August 03, 2009 10:00pm

CONTROVERSIAL radio and TV personality Kyle Sandilands says he is "disappointed" to have been axed as a judge from talent show Australian Idol.
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Australian Idol’s Super Sundays
Tue 04 August 2009
In 2009 performances and eliminations will form one major weekly show.
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands dumped as judge on Australian Idol
Mon 03 August 2009
Kyle Sandilands dumped as judge on Australian Idol
Darren Devlyn
August 04, 2009 12:00am

KYLE Sandilands has been dumped as a judge on Australian Idol as his career goes into freefall.
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News Article: Rape row puts Idol judge’s job at risk
Mon 03 August 2009
Rape row puts Idol judge’s job at risk
Miriam Steffens, Julian Lee and Michael Idato
August 1, 2009

THE Ten Network is considering dropping the shock jock Kyle Sandilands from its flagship show Australian Idol in response to this week’s lie-detector scandal involving a 14-year-old rape victim on his radio show.
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News Article: Australian Idol Back This Sunday on Network Ten!
Mon 03 August 2009
Australian Idol Back This Sunday on Network Ten!
03 August 2009

Australian Idol returns to our screen for its seventh season this Sunday night at 6.30pm on Network Ten!
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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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My way
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Shock jock Kyle is Idol's new Mr Nasty
10 July 2005
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
Ten is understood to have already signed six lucrative sponsorship deals for Australian Idol 3. MORE >>


Australian Idol 3 Program details
10 July 2005
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Judges and Hosts of Australian Idol announced
10 July 2005
The judges and hosts of Australian Idol have been confirmed by Network Ten. MORE >>


Inside Australian Idol is Back
10 July 2005
Inside Australian Idol was officially launched today, 10 July 2005. MORE >>






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