Australian Idol- Head-to-Head Live Performance Show Sunday November 9 at 7:30pm

Guy and Shannon have performed live in the final round of live theme shows in Australian Idol. The remaining two performed three songs each by artists of their choice including Bryan Adams, Jimmy Barnes, Beyonce and Jackson 5 for the head-to-head show tonight. Top 12 finalists were also in the audience to support the remaining two contestants. Here is a list of what Guy and Shannon sang on the final live performance show before the grand final, 9 November 2003-

SHANNON:
Please Forgive Me
Working Class Man
Angels Brought Me Here

GUY:
I'll Be There
Crazy In Love
Angels Brought Me Here

Who will be named the Australian Idol at the Grand Final at the Sydney Opera House on 19 November? Vote for your favourite contestant. You decide who will be the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- 60's Live Result Show Monday November 3 at 7:30pm

Only Guy and Shannon are left after the top three contestants were reduced to just two after popular contestant Cosima's shock withdrawal from the series under extraordinary circumstances in tonight's live results show. Hosts Andrew G and James Mathison brought up each of the remaining three contestants of which one would be eliminated tonight and the other two progressing to the November 19 final.

After a tense moment, the hosts told Guy that he would progress to the Grand Final, leaving Shannon and Cosima contending for a position to join Guy. After the commercial break, Cosima stepped forward and told the audience that she had recently developed a throat problem and due to the tough schedule of the coming weeks it was with great regret that she had to withdraw from the competition.

The shocked live audience and judges then gave Cosima a standing ovation. Over the past few weeks the public and judges have noticed her voice greatly deteriorating and becoming very husky. She was not able to perform her song from last night's show again, but promised that with some rest she would be able to recover and come back stronger than ever.

Tune in this Thursday for Inside Idol for all the behind-the-scenes footage from tonight's extraordinary events and next Sunday to see the final live performance show where Guy and Shannon will each sing three songs including the single that the potential Idol will release at the completion of the competition. And on November 19 for the Australian Idol Grand Final to be held at the Sydney Opera House. Which contestant will be eliminated next week and who will be the Australian Idol?

Australian Idol- 60's Themed Live Performance Show Sunday November 2 at 7:30pm

The remaining three finalists have performed live in the seventh round of live theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants performed two songs each by artists from the 1960's including Dusty Springfield, Frankie Valli, the Beatles, Tina Turner among others for the themed show on tonight. The Top 3 were accompanied by a massive 27-piece band, consisting of back up singers, trumpets, drums, harp, cello, piano and violins live on stage, lead by John Foreman. Special guests Nikki Webster and Idol Top 40 finalists Courtney Act were also in the audience to support the remaining three contestants. Here is a list of what each of the remaining three Australian Idol finalist sang on the seventh episode of the live themed show, 2 November 2003-

Shannon: 'One (Is The Loneliest Number)'/'Hey Jude'
Guy: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'/'Climb Every Mountain'
Cosima: 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me'/'River Deep, Mountain High'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and which two will perform in the Grand Final at the Sydney Opera House on 19 November.

Australian Idol- Big Band Live Result Show Monday October 27 at 7:30pm

Only three Australian Idol finalists are left after the Top 4 contestants were reduced to just three after popular contestant Paulini was eliminated from the series in tonight's live results show. Before the results were announced, the Top 4 performed the together for the last time. After the live performance, hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the two contestants, which had the least amount of votes. They were Guy and Paulini, of these contestants one would be eliminated tonight and the other safe for another week.

The shocked judges, contestants and audience were then told that the popular Fijian born performer Paulini was the contestant to be eliminated tonight. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Paulini while she performed 'At Last' from last night's themed Big Band show again.

Tune in this Thursday for Inside Idol and next Sunday to see the seventh live performance show based on hits with the 1960's. Which contestant will be eliminated next week? With only three contestants left you decide the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- Big Band Themed Live Performance Show Sunday October 26 at 7:30pm

The remaining four finalists have performed live in the sixth round of live theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants performed two songs each by artists from the Big Band era including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Natalie Cole among others for the themed show on tonight. The Top 4 were accompanied by a 17-piece Big Band live on stage lead by John Foreman, featuring four trumpets, five saxophones, four trombones, guitar, bass, drums and piano. Special guests Kasey Chambers and Belinda Emmett were also in the audience to support the remaining four contestants. Here is a list of what each of the remaining four Australian Idol finalist sang on the sixth episode of the live themed show, 26 October 2003-

Shannon: 'New York, New York'/'Under My Skin'
Paulini: 'At Last'/'Almost Like Being In Love'
Cosima: 'L-O-V-E'/'Smile'
Guy: 'Hit the Road, Jack!'/'The Way You Look Tonight'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe for another week.

Australian Idol- R'n'B/Soul Live Result Show Monday October 20 at 7:30pm

Only four Australian Idol finalists are left after the Top 5 contestants were reduced to just four after Millsy was eliminated from the series after tonight's live results show. Before the lines closed, the Top 5 performed the R'n'B song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" together for the last time. After the live performance, hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the two contestants, which had the least amount of votes. They were Cosima and Rob, of these contestants one would be eliminated tonight and the other safe for another week.

The emotional judges and contestants were then told that the popular 'larrikin' Rob Mills was the contestant to be eliminated tonight. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Millsy while he performed 'Turn Back the Hands of Time' from last night's themed show again.

Tune in this Thursday for Inside Idol and next Sunday to see the sixth live performance show based on hits with the Big Band. Which contestant will be eliminated next week? You decide the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- R'n'B/Soul Themed Live Performance Show Sunday October 19 at 7:30pm

The remaining five finalists have performed live in the fifth round of live theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants performed two songs each by R'n'B/Soul artists including Lionel Richie, R. Kelly, Aretha Franklin and Destiny's Child among others for the themed show on tonight. Contrary to information provided in TV guides, Usher did not make an appearance on tonight's program. Here is a list of what each of the remaining five Australian Idol finalist sang on the fifth episode of the live themed show, 19 October 2003-

Shannon: 'When A Man Loves A Woman'/'Higher And Higher'
Paulini: 'Unbreak My Heart'/'Survivor'
Guy: 'Hello'/'Hidden Agenda'
Cosima: 'Respect'/'I Believe I Can Fly'
Rob: 'Too Close'/'Turn Back The Hands Of Time'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe for another week.

Australian Idol- 80's Live Result Show Monday October 13 at 7:30pm

Only five Australian Idol finalists are left after the six contestants were reduced to five after Levi was eliminated from the series after tonight's live results show. Before the lines closed, the Top 6 performed "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson together for the last time. After the live performance, hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the three contestants which had the least amount of votes. They were Shannon, Paulini and Levi, of these contestants one would be eliminated tonight.

The emotional judges and contestants were then told that Levi was the contestant to be eliminated tonight. The judges were clearly surprised by the popular contestant's elimination. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Levi while he performed 'Every Little Step' from last night's themed show again with his brother. Both Shannon and Paulini were lucky enough to have another opportunity to perform in the next round.

Tune in this Tuesday for a special episode of Australian Idol, Thursday for Inside Idol and next Sunday to see the fifth live performance show based on hit R'n'B/Soul songs. Which contestant will be eliminated next week? You decide the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- 80's Themed Live Performance Show Sunday October 12 at 7:30pm

The six finalists have performed live in the forth round of live theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants performed songs by artists from the 1980's including Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Prince and Bon Jovi among others for the '80's themed show on tonight. Here is a list of what each of the remaining six Australian Idol finalist sang on the forth episode of the live themed show, 12 October 2003-

Shannon: 'Living On A Prayer'
Paulini: 'Freeway Of Love'
Levi: 'Every Little Step'
Cosima: 'What's Love Got To Do With It'
Rob: 'If I Could'
Guy: 'When Doves Cry'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe for another week.

Australian Idol- Australian Made Live Result Show Monday October 6 at 7:30pm

Only six finalists of Australian Idol are left after the Top 8 was reduced by another two after Kelly and Rebekah were eliminated from the series after tonight's live results show. Before the lines closed at 7:40pm, the Top 8 performed together for the last time, singing "" by Australian band INXS. After the energetic live performance, hosts Andrew and James named the contestants which had the least amount of votes. They were Levi, Rebekah and Kelly.

The emotional contestants were then told that Kelly was the first contestant eliminated from Australian Idol tonight. After dodging a bullet over the past three consecutive weeks 'rock chick' Kelly was finally eliminated tonight. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Kelly while she performed her 'Killing Heidi' song from last night's themed show again. The next contestant who was told that she was eliminated was Rebekah, leaving Levi with another opportunity to perform in the next round. Rebekah was able to perform her emotional song to the audience for one last time.

Tune in this Thursday for Inside Idol and next Sunday to see the forth live performance show based on hit songs from the 80's. Which contestant will be eliminated next week? You decide the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- Australian Made Themed Live Performance Show Sunday October 5 at 7:30pm

The eight finalists have performed live in the third round of 'live' theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants sang songs made famous by Australian artists including INXS, Savage Garden, Powderfinger, Tina Arena and John Farnham among others for the locally themed show on tonight. Here is a list of what each of them sang on the third episode of the 'live' themed show, 5 October 2003-

Kelly: 'Mascara'
Shannon: 'Already Gone'
Rebekah: 'Heading in the Right Direction'
Levi: 'To the Moon and Back'
Paulini: 'Chains'
Rob: 'Take Me Back'
Cosima: 'When the War is Over'
Guy: 'You're the Voice'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe.

Australian Idol- #1 Live Result Show Monday September 30 at 7:30pm

The Top 10 of Australian Idol was reduced by another two after Cle and Lauren were eliminated from the series after tonight's live results show. Before the lines closed at 7:40pm, the Top 10 and the audience was treated to a pre-recorded live performance of chart topping hit "Miss Independent" by American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. The Top 10 also performed together, singing "All Night Long". After the energetic live performance, hosts Andrew and James named the contestants which had the least amount of votes. They were Cle, Lauren and Kelly.

The emotional contestants were then told that Cle was the first contestant eliminated from Australian Idol tonight. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Cle while she performed her song from last night's themed show again. The next contestant who was told that she was eliminated was Lauren, leaving Kelly with another opportunity to perform in the next round. Lauren was able to perform "Lady Marmalade" to the live and TV audience for one last time with the help of Cle and the other contestants after being overcome with emotion. Kelly was again relieved to have made it through the second round of eliminations, dodging another bullet.

Tune in this Thursday for Inside Idol and next Sunday to see the third live performance show based on Australian songs. Which two will be eliminated next week? You decide the Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- #1 Themed Live Performance Show Sunday September 29 at 7:30pm

The 10 finalists have performed live in the second round of 'live' theme shows in Australian Idol. The contestants sang songs from Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Silverchair, The Bangles among others for the Number 1's themed show on tonight. Here is a list of what each of them sang on the second episode of the 'live' themed show, 28 September 2003-

Cosima: 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'
Rob: 'You Don't Treat Me No Good'
Paulini: 'Eternal Flame'
Lauren: 'Lady Marmalade'
Guy: 'Everything I Do I Do It For You'
Kelly: 'Tomorrow'
Shannon: 'What About Me'
Rebekah: 'Killing Me Softly'
Cle: 'That's The Way Love Goes'
Levi: 'Rock Your Body'

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe.

Australian Idol- 70's Live Result Show Monday September 22 at 7:30pm

The Top 12 of Australian Idol was reduced to just ten after Matt and Peter were eliminated from the series after the first of the live finals result shows. Before the lines closed at 7:40pm, all the Top 12 performed their up-tempo first single from the forthcoming cast album titled "Rise Up". The catchy tune will be the first single from the upcoming album, which features the recordings of the Top 12 finalist. After the performance hosts Andrew and James named the contestants which had the least amount of votes. They were 'rock chick' Kelly, 'shy' Matt and 'pig farmer' Peter.

The emotional contestants were then told that Matt was eliminated followed by Peter. The live audience were able to show their appreciation to Matt and Peter while they each performed their song from last night's themed show. Kelly was clearly relieved to have made it through the first round of eliminations. Tune in next Sunday to see the second live performance show based on Number 1 Chart toping hits and next Monday to see who which two are eliminated next.

Australian Idol- 70's Themed Live Performance Show Sunday September 21 at 7:30pm

The 12 finalists have performed live for the first of the final rounds in Australian Idol. The contestants sang songs from Elton John, Thelma Houston, Jackson Five among others for the seventies themed show on Sunday night. Here is a list of what each of them sang on the first episode of the 'live' themed show, 21 September 2003-

Levi: "Superstition"
Lauren: "Moondance"
Matt: "If"
Rebekah: "Emotion"
Rob: "All Right Now"
Cosima: "Hot Stuff"
Peter: "Your Song"
Cle: "Young Hearts Run Free"
Guy: "The Love You Save"
Kelly: "Whole Lotta Love"
Shannon: "Help Is On Its Way"
Paulini: "Don't Leave Me This Way"

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see who will be told that they are heading home and who are safe.

Australian Idol- Judge's Choice Live Result Show Monday September 15 at 7:30pm

Tonight three more contestants join the Australian Idol Top 10 after tonight's live result show and a contestant withdrawal. Three positions were left vacant for tonight's wild card contestants after the shock withdrawal of Australian Idol favourite Daniel Wakefield, who performed on the first semi-final. Prior to auditioning for Idol, Daniel was already signed to an independent management company, which he did not tell the show's producers about. He also signed with an independent record company after he was selected for the Top 100. Both actions directly contravene the rules of his contract. Daniel has decided to relinquish his position in the finals and allow his shoes to be filled by another contestant.

From the group of ten Wild Card contestants, two were voted into the finials by the public and one contestant voted in by the judges to make up the Australian Idol Top 12. Cosima, Bek and Levi have join the other ten contestants from the previous semi-finials. Hosts Andrew G, broadcasting from the Studio, and James Mathison, live from Idol HQ, firstly named the top three Wild Card contestants voted by the judges - they were Cosima, Bek and 'gender illusionist' Courtney Act. The three judges decided to bring back Cosima believing that she has grown greatly throughout the semi-finials.

The top three contestants on the night, voted by the public, were then announced- with Bek, Levi and Courney having the most phone and SMS votes. Australian Idol viewers voted Bek into the Top 10 for her rendition of "Shoop" and also voted for Levi's performance of "Maria, Maria". Unfortunately, Courtney again missed out on progressing to the finials after what can only be described as a memorable performance last night.

The Australian Idol Top 12 will begin preparations for the next round of the series which involves live performances with a live band on themed shows. Each week the elimination of one of the Top 12 will occur until two are left standing. The finalists will begin live shows in front of a studio audience at Sydney's Global Television Studios from next Sunday. A new Australian Idol set is also under construction and will be placed into the studio by next week in time for the finals. A studio audience of 300-400 will also be present at the studio cheering on their favourite Australian Idol. Tune in Sunday from 7:30-9:00pm to see all the action from the next stage of Australian Idol in what promises to be an energetic 70's themed live show.

Australian Idol- Judge's Choice Wild Card Special Sunday September 14 at 7:30pm

Ten contestants who did not make it through to the final were brought back to have another chance at progressing to the next round to join the Top 10 contestants. Courtney Act and Stu Campbell received entry to the special Wild Card show last week. The other 8 Australian Idol Judge's Choice contestants were announced in tonight's Wild card episode. They are Bek, Levi, Eli, Rebecca, Cosima, Axle, Yolande and Liban.

These performers were judged to have exceptional star quality but were not able to progress to the final round after missing out in the voting on the weekly semi-final shows.

On the 90-minute special program, the 10 wild card contestants all performed another song accompanied by a live band. Here is a list of what the ten contestants performed-

Eli: "Permission To Shine"
Stu: "Whisper Your Name"
Yolande: "Stuck"
Liban: "Where I Wanna Be"
Bek: "Shoop"
Courtney: "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Axle: "Yesterday"
Cosima: "Predictable"
Levi: "Maria, Maria"
Rebecca: "Let's Get Loud"

The results of the wild card show will be broadcast in a special hour-long live results show tomorrow, Monday 15th September. Two contestants, one voted by the public and the other by the judges, will join the Top 10 Idol finalists to form the 12 Australian Idol finalists.

Australian Idol- Group 5 Live Result Show Monday September 8 at 7:30pm

The top 10 contestants for Australian Idol have been announced after tonight's live result show. Robert Mills and Paulini Curuenavuli have join the other eight contestants from the previous semi-finials to make up Australian Idol's Top 10. Hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the top three contestants voted by the public since the lines were open last night- they were Rob, Paulini and 'gender illusionist' Courtney Act.

Australian Idol viewers voted Rob into the Top 10 for his rendition of "Angels" and also voted for Paulini's performance of "Somewhere". Unfortunately, Courtney missed out however received a shock wild card together with Stu Campbell for next week special Judge's Choice wild card show.

Rob and Paulini make up the top 10 Australian Idol finalists. Peter Ryan, Daniel Wakefield, Matt Chadwick, Kelly Cavuoto, Shannon Noll, Guy Sebastian, Lauren Buckley, and Cle will begin preparations for the next round of the series which involves weekly live performances with a live band on themed shows and the elimination of one of the Top 10 each week. The finalists will begin live shows in front of a studio audience at Sydney's Global Television Studios from 21 September 2003, after the wild card contestants have been named. A new Australian Idol set is also under construction and will be placed into the studio in a couple of weeks in time for the finals.

Australian Idol- Group 5 Sunday September 7 at 7:30pm

The last of the Top 40 Australian Idol finalist performed tonight. Alex Longstaff, Anton Aktila, Ben Manusama, Marcus Jones, Paulini Curuenavuli, Robert Mills, Courtney Act and Stu Campbell all performed a song of their choice. Here is a list of what each of them sang on the fifth semi-final, 7 September 2003-

Marcus: "Burn For You"
Ben: "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"
Alex: "Even When I'm Sleeping"
Anton: "End Of The Road"
Stu: "Guilty"
Paulini: "Somewhere"
Courtney: "You Don't Own Me"
Rob: "Angels"

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see what who will progress to the finals and who will be told that they are heading home.

Australian Idol- Group 4 Live Result Show Monday September 1 at 7:30pm

Congratulations to Lauren and Cle, the next two semi-finalist to progress to the next round of Australian Idol after tonight's live results show. Hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the top three contestants voted by the public for Group 4- they were Levi, Lauren and Cle.

Australian Idol viewers voted Lauren into the Top 10 for her rendition of "Imagine" and also voted for Cle's performance of "Come To Me". Unfortunately, Levi narrowly miss out on a place in the Top 10.

Next Sunday, 7 September the final eight contestants from the Top 40 will perform. They are Alex Longstaff, Anton Aktila, Ben Manusama, Marcus Jones, Paulini Curuenavuli, Robert Mills, Courtney Act and Stu Campbell.

Who will be the final two in the Top 10? Tune in next Sunday and Monday at 7:30pm on Network Ten for the final Australian Idol Semi-final.

Australian Idol- Group 4 Sunday August 31 at 7:30pm

Australian Idol's Group Four, consisting of Costa Zacharia, Mary Lane, Levi Kereama, Cle, Michelle Cashman, Lauren Buckley, Brandon Burns and Brielle Davis, all performed a song tonight. Here is a list of what each of them sang on the forth semi-final, 31 August 2003-

Mary: "Holding Out For A Hero"
Michelle: "My Heart Will Go On"
Costa: "Whenever You Call"
Brielle: "Even God Must Get The Blues"
Levi: "Nice And Slow"
Cle: "Come To Me"
Brandon: "Better Man"
Lauren: "Imagine"

Tonight's episode of Australian Idol was one of the most controversial since the first episode went to air. From the outset, the judges said they were unhappy with the standard of the finalist from previous weeks, expressing doubt that Australia's Idol would compare with American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and the British competition's runner-up, Gareth Gates, both of whom have sold millions of records around the world. In one of the most savage assessments of the talent on the show by the panel of three judges, Group 4's Michelle Cashman was reduced to tears after performing Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On second up on the night. Almost all but two of the eight contestants were criticised for their performance, especially after the judges believed they needed to "raise the bar" in order to find a true star.

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see what who will progress to the finals and who will be told that they are heading home.

Australian Idol- The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly Tuesday August 26 at 8:30pm

The 60-minute Australian Idol special spisode "The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly" follows as Australian Idol scours the globe, exploring the best and worst Idol contestants from around the country. Watch, cringe and laugh as the fabulous, the excruciating and the downright hilarious are uncovered.

Australian Idol- Group 3 Live Result Show Monday August 25 at 7:30pm

Australia has again voted for the next two semi-finalist to progress to the next round of Australian Idol after tonight's live results show. Hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the top three contestants voted by the public since the lines were open last night- they were Guy, Shannon and Rebekah.

Australian Idol viewers voted Shannon into the Top 10 for his rendition of "Better Man" and also voted for Guy's performance of "What A Wonderful World". Unfortunately, Rebekah miss out however is almost certain to receive a wild card from the three judges who through highly of her performance from yesterday.

Tune in next Sunday and Monday at 7:30pm on Network Ten for all the latest from Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- Group 3 Sunday August 24 at 7:30pm

Group 3 in the semi-finals of Australian Idol performed tonight. Anthony Sumbati, Guy Sebastian, Jennifer Pearl, Martine Robert, Rebekah LaVauney, Ryan Sheppard, Shannon Noll and Yolande Jackson performed a song of their choice. Here is what each contestant performed on the third semi-final, 24 August 2003-

Jennifer: "The Day You Went Away"
Ryan: "Swear It Again"
Martine: "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
Anthony: "The More I See You"
Rebekah: "Ex Factor"
Shannon: "Better Man"
Yolande: "Winter"
Guy: "What A Wonderful World"

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see what who will progress to the finals and who will be told that they are heading home.

Australian Idol- Group 2 Live Result Show Monday August 18 at 7:30pm

Australia has voted for the next two semi-finalist to progress to the next round of Australian Idol after tonight's live results show. Hosts Andrew G and James Mathison named the top three contestants voted by the public since the lines were open last night- they were Matt, Kelly and Rebecca.

A nervous Matt Chadwick and 'rock chic' Kelly Cavuoto were the two finalists from Group 2 named to progress to the Top 10. Rebecca Tapia unfortunately missed out with only a few hundred votes separating the top three contestants on the night. Australian Idol viewers voted for Kelly's rendition of "Bring Me To Life" and Matt's performance of "Truly".

Next Sunday, 24 August eight more contestants from the Top 40 will perform they are- Anthony Sumbati, Guy Sebastian, Jennifer Pearl, Martine Robert, Rebekah LaVauney, Ryan Sheppard, Shannon Noll and Yolande Jackson.

Tune in next Sunday and Monday at 7:30pm on Network Ten for all the latest from Australian Idol.

Australian Idol- Group 2 Sunday August 17 at 7:30pm

The second group in the semi-finals of Australian Idol performed tonight. Following on from the success of the first semi-final, this week's group of eight had the task of continuing the momentum created from the first group. Sidney Maynard, Marc Stockley, Rebecca Tapia, Matt Chadwick, Kelly Cavuoto, Hailey Cramer, Axle Whitehead, Cosima De Vito performed a song of their choice to a national TV audience and to the three straight-talking judges.

Here is list of what each contestant performed on the second semi-final, 17 August 2003-

Cosima: "My Heart Will Go On"
Marc: "Let It Be"
Hailey: "Run To You"
Sidney: "Ribbon In The Sky"
Rebecca: "Shadowland"
Axle: "Pastime Paradise"
Kelly: "Bring Me To Life"
Matt: "Truly"

Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see what who will progress to the finals and who will be told that they are heading home.

Australian Idol- Group 1 Live Result Show Monday August 11 at 7:30pm

Peter and Daniel were the first two contestants to make it to the Top 10. On tonight's Live result show, host Andrew and James named the top three contestants voted by the public over the last 24-hours, they were Daniel, Eli and Peter. Of the three, Peter and Daniel will progress to the Top 10. Peter Ryan's version of Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" proved popular with the voting public. While Daniel's performance of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic, "You'll Never Walk Alone", also proved popular with what Dicko called the G-force- Grannies, Girlies and Gays.

Of week 2's group of eight semi-finalists--Sidney Maynard, Marc Stockley, Rebecca Tapia, Matt Chadwick, Kelly Cavuoto, Hailey Cramer, Axle Whitehead and Cosima De Vito, two will be selected to join Peter and Daniel, the Top 10 finalists from Group 1.

Australian Idol- Group 1 Sunday August 10 at 7:30pm

The first group in the Semi-finals of Australian Idol performed tonight. Shannon Thompson, Veronica Stewart, Natalie Ferguson, Peter Ryan, Lorena Alegria, Daniel Wakefield, Chelsea Gibson and Eli Diache all sang a song of their choice which they believed demonstrated their singing ability the best. Judges Marcia, Ian and Mark then gave feedback on their individual performance providing both criticism and suggestions. Here is list of what each contestant performed on the first semi-final, 10 August 2003-

Chelsea: "Beautiful"
Shannon: "Lately"
Natalie: "Son of a Preacher Man"
Lorena: To Zion"
Daniel: "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Veronica: "I Want To Know What Love Is"
Peter: "Right Here Waiting"
Eli: "Angel"

The eight contestants then have a nervous 24-hour wait to see how Australia voted. Tune in tomorrow from 7:30pm to see what who will progress to the finals and who will be told that they are heading home.

Australian Idol- Meet the Top 40 Monday August 4 at 7:30pm

Tonight we got to learn more about the Top 40 contestants in Australian Idol, who they are and how they came to be in the Top 40. Who will be crowned the Australian Idol? It all begins this Sunday.

The Top 40 Australian Idol contestants are -

Next week the first group of eight perform and the voting begins.

Australian Idol- From the Top 75 to the Top 40 Sunday August 3 at 7:30pm

This week Australian Idol judges have to reduce the numbers from 75 to 40. The 75 contestants were divided into groups of three and had only overnight to learn and perform Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life" for the male contestants and Burt Bacharach's "I Say A Little Prayer For You" for the females. While the contestants were judged independently, teamwork and an ability to work and integrate the performances were important feature to determine who progressed to the Top 40. By the end of the episode the Top 40 contestants were named and they become one step closer to be named the Australian Idol.

Tomorrow a special hour-long episode to learn more about the Top 40 contestants