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Guy's New Album and Tour 13 June 2004
The managers of Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian have confirmed that Guy will release a new album and embark on a national tour from October this year.
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Shannon's new single "Learn to Fly" 13 June 2004
Idol runner-up Shannon Noll is set to release his third
single "Learn to Fly" from his 4 x platinum selling album.
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Guy takes on American Idol 3 20 May 2004
Guy Sebastian has yet again triumphantly taken to the
world stage following an invitation by the producers of
American Idol to appear on this week’s live show. MORE
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McLeod joins Idol 20 May 2004
Leah McLeod, former host of Nine's Renovation Rescue and
Ten's House of Hits, has been poached to join the ratings
blockbuster Australian Idol. MORE
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Australian Idol wins Logie 20 April 2004
Australian Idol was named the most popular reality program
in Australia in last night's TV Week Logie Awards at the
Crown Casino in Melbourne. MORE
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Guy heads to US, Shannon on Tour 20 April 2004
Idol winner Guy Sebastian has left for the US after his
appearance at the Logie awards last night. MORE
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Audition Age Limit Anger 10 April 2004
The decision to enforce an age limit for the Australian
Idol 2 auditions have been met with anger by older Idol
hopefuls who have missed out on their chance to audition.
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Australian Idol 2 Auditions 10 April 2004
The audition details for the highly anticipated second
series of Australian Idol were announced last week in
a national television special. MORE
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Australian Idol 2 details to be revealed in TV Special 27 March 2004
The highly anticipated audition details for the next series
of Australian Idol will be revealed in a half-hour TV
special to be screened on Network Ten this coming Monday.
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Guy's second #1 1 March 2004
Guy Sebastian's second single "All I Need Is You" has
topped the official Australian charts this week. MORE
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Shannon to perform at Formula One 1 March 2004
Shannon Noll will perform the national anthem at this
year's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne. MORE
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Shannon and Dicko travel to Resort 1 March 2004
Shannon Noll and Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson will appear
in coming weeks in an episode of Network Ten reality series
"The Resort". MORE
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Shannon's #1's 13 February 2004
Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll has topped both
the album and singles charts this week. MORE
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Australian Idol Concert to screen on Ten 5 February 2004
Network Ten will telecast the national Australian Idol
Live tour next week. MORE
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Shannon Debuts at #1 5 February 2004
Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll has debuted this
week in the national Aria charts singles charts at number
one with his version of "What About Me". MORE
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Courtney films Clip 5 February 2004
Top 40 Australian Idol finalist Courtney Act has begun
filming her music video clip for her debut release "Rub
Me Wrong". MORE
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Australian Idol Live Tour 14 January 2004
Australian Idol Top 12 will embark on a near sold-out
national tour starting at the Newcastle Arena on 23 January.
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Guy's Success Continues 14 January 2004
Idol winner Guy Sebastian aims to continue his chart success
with the release of his second single "All I Need Is You".
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Shannon Releases Single and Album 14 January 2004
Idol runner-up Shannon Noll will release his first single
"What About Me", a cover of the Moving Pictures hit this
month on Australia Day, 26 January. MORE
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Millsy Assaulted; Signs to BMG 14 January 2004
Popular Australian Idol contestant Rob 'Millsy' Mills
was physically assaulted outside a Victorian west coast
pub last week. MORE
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"Hobbit" Kurt Nielsen Winner of World Idol 2 January 2004
Norway's Kurt Nielsen was crowed the first ever World
Idol in an international television event this morning
local Australian time. MORE
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World Idol Performance Show 26 December 2003
The World Idol performance show was broadcast on Network
Ten tonight allowing Australian viewers the chance to
see performances from each of the 11 international Idol
contestants. MORE
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World Idol Details 18 December 2003
Guy Sebastian has travelled to London to record the performance
segment for next weeks broadcast of World Idol.
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Australian Idol 2: Auditions 18 December 2003
With the overwhelming success of the first series of Australian
Idol producers will begin auditions shortly for Australian
Idol 2. MORE
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Guy's #1 and Shannon's first release 18 December 2003
Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian debuted at number
one on the official ARIA Album chart with double platinum
figures. MORE
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Guy debuts at Number One, Album Details 4 December 2003
Australian Idol Guy Sebastian's first single 'Angels Brought
Me Here' has debuted on the official national Aria Charts
at Number One on the singles charts.
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Guy to promote album 4 December 2003
Guy will embark on a national whirlwind tour of Australia
to promote his debut album 'Just As I Am'.
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Shannon signed to BMG 4 December 2003
Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll has also been signed
to BMG and is set to release a single and album early
next year. MORE
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Send Fanmail to Idols 4 December 2003
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World Idol and Guy 4 December 2003
Australian Idol Guy Sebastian is set to represent Australia
in World Idol this month.
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New Idol DVD 4 December 2003
Just in time for the Christmas rush Australian Idol producers
have released a special Greatest Moment DVD.
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Guy- The Winner's Journey; Reaction to Video clip 23 November 2003
Network Ten screened a whole show on Sunday night dedicated
to Idol singing sensation, Guy Sebastian.
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Shannon set for release? 23 November 2003
While Guy get set to be catapulted into stardom recoding
an album, becoming the new face of Pepsi in Australia
and releases his debut single on Monday, it may not be
the last that we have heard of Idol runner-up Shannon
Noll. MORE
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BMG signs Courtney Act 23 November 2003
While Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian got his hair
around the idea that he'd just been handed a $1 million
recording contract, one clever chap, or chick, Courtney
Act, was celebrating the very same thing.
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Guy and World Idol 23 November 2003
Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian will represent Australia
in the World Idol contest to be screened over the Christmas/New
year period. MORE
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Idol final sets ratings alight 23 November 2003
Over 3.3 million people tuned in to watch the final episode
of Australian Idol on Wednesday night.
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Guy Named Australia's first Idol 19 November 2003
Adelaide's Guy Sebastian was named Australia's first Idol
in an extraordinary live television event.
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Australian Idol Live Concert Tour 19 November 2003
Other Idol finalists will join Australia's Idol Guy Sebastian
on a national concert tour next year.
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National Showdown Tour 16 November 2003
Shannon and Guy have completed their whirlwind national
appearance tour and are currently preparing for the Australian
Idol Grand Final to be held this Wednesday 19 November.
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Grand Final details 16 November 2003
The Australian Idol Grand Final is gearing up to be the
television event of the year.
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Oz Idol to take on the World 16 November 2003
The winner of Australian Idol is set to represent Australia
in a special worldwide version of Idol.
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Ten to screen American Idol 16 November 2003
Network Ten has secured the right to telecast the third
series of American Idol to air through January and February.
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Experts take sides 16 November 2003
Music heavyweights have publicly voiced their opinion
on who they believe should be crowned Australian Idol.
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Angels Brought Me Here 12 November 2003
The winning Australian Idol contestant debut release will
be a ballad written by top international hit makers titled
"Angels Brought Me Here".
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Appearance on Rove [live]; Idol Tour 12 November 2003
Selected finalist from Australian Idol will embark on
a nationwide tour starting next year.
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Final head-to-head performance show 9 November 2003
Guy and Shannon have performed live in the final round
of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Idol TV Schedule 9 November 2003
Here is a full list of Australian Idol programs leading
up to the November 19 grand final.
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Nationwide Appearances 9 November 2003
From November 10, Shannon and Guy will embark on a nationwide
promotional tour doing press interviews and appearances
in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney.
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Reaction to Cosima's decision 4 November 2003
Cosima's decision to withdraw from the competition has
been met with negative reactions from Australian Idol
fans who question the timing of the announcement by producers.
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Cosima's extraordinary withdrawal 3 November 2003
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.
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Cast Album debuts at #3 3 November 2003
The Australian Idol Top 12 finalists cast album is #3
on the official Aria Album Charts.
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60's performance show 2 November 2003
The remaining three finalists have performed live in the
seventh round of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Paulini eliminated 27 October 2003
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. MORE
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Cast Album goes Gold 27 October 2003
The Australian Idol Top 12 finalists have all obtained
their first Gold Album. MORE
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Big Band performance show 26 October 2003
The remaining four finalists have performed live in the
sixth round of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Idol Merchandise 26 October 2003
The Australian Idol cast album will be released tomorrow
together with an array of diverse Idol merchandise.
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Contact your Idol 26 October 2003
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Millsy eliminated 20 October 2003
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. MORE
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Rise Up #1 20 October 2003
The Australian Idol Top 12 finalist have obtained their
first number 1 hit. MORE
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R'n'B/Soul performance show 19 October 2003
The remaining five finalists have performed live in the
fifth round of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Cast Album released next week 19 October 2003
Following the success of the 'Rise Up' single, the Australian
Idol cast album will be released next Monday 27 October.
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Controversial comments to Paulini 19 October 2003
Both Mark and Dicko made controversial comments on Paulini's
choice of clothing for her second performance on tonight
live performance show. MORE
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Levi eliminated 13 October 2003
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.
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Australian Idol- Half Way Home 13 October 2003
A special episode of Australian Idol will be screened
on Tuesday 14 October at 8:30pm.
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Special Guest- Usher 13 October 2003
Next week's R'n'B/Soul themed Sunday 'live' performance
show will feature BMG international R'n'B artist Usher
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1980's performance show 12 October 2003
The six finalists have performed live in the forth round
of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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"Rise Up" CD Single 12 October 2003
The first commercial release from the Australian Idol
finalists will be available from tomorrow when the Top
12's first CD single "Rise Up" goes on sale.
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Kelly and Rebekah eliminated 6 October 2003
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. MORE
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'Rise Up' Music Video 6 October 2003
The Rise Up video clip has been released for preview.
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Australian Made performance show 5 October 2003
The eight finalists have performed live in the third round
of 'live' theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Australian Idol CD and Karaoke DVD 5 October 2003
Australian Idol CDs and Karaoke DVDs will be available
in stores from next Monday.
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Cle and Lauren eliminated 29 September 2003
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.
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Sunday Night's Live Studio Audience Experience 28 September 2003
Inside Australian Idol was there in the studio audience
to watch the action unfold live on the first of the themed
shows. MORE
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Official Message Board reveals too much 28 September 2003
The moderators of the Official Australian Idol Yahoo Group
had to send an email to all members after sensitive information
was posted on the message boards.
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Idols lip-sync at AFL Grand Final 28 September 2003
In a major step backwards for the credibility of Australian
Idol contestants, the remaining 10 finalists lip-synced
their 'live' performance at the AFL Grand Final this weekend.
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#1 performance show 28 September 2003
The 10 finalists have performed live in the second round
of 'live' theme shows in Australian Idol.
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Inside Idol Premiere 28 September 2003
The first episode of Inside Idol premiered on Network
Ten on Thursday. The new series allowed the Australian
public to see what goes on behind the scenes of Australian
Idol. MORE
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Matt and Peter eliminated 22 September 2003
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.
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Inside Idol 22 September 2003
The first episode of the behind-the-scenes series- Inside
Idol will screen this Thursday.
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The Goss from Idol HQ 22 September 2003
All 12 Australian Idol contestants are currently living
together at Idol HQ. MORE
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Top 12 perform 70's Hits Live 21 September 2003
The 12 finalists have performed live for the first of
the final rounds in Australian Idol.
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Final Round Voting 21 September 2003
The voting system for the remainder of the first series
of Australian Idol has been revealed.
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Contestant withdraws, Cosima, Bek and Levi join the Top
10 15 September 2003
Tonight three more contestants join the Australian Idol
Top 10 after tonight's live result show and a contestant
withdrawal. MORE
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Australian Idol Finalists to perform at AFL Grand Final 15 September 2003
The Top 13 Australian Idol contestant have been invited
to perform at the AFL Grand Final.
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Wild Card contestants perform 14 September 2003
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.
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Sunday Night Themed Shows 14 September 2003
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 12 each week.
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Thursday Night Australian Idol 14 September 2003
Extra Thursday night shows of Australian Idol will begin
on 25th September. MORE
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Rob and Paulini progress to the Top 10 8 September 2003
The top 10 contestants for Australian Idol have been announced
after tonight's live result show.
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Wild Card special 8 September 2003
Tonight Courtney Act and Stu Campbell received entry to
next week's special wild card show.
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Luck of the Draw? 8 September 2003
The position in which a Top 40 contestant performs on
the Sunday night seems to affect the result of the telephone
and SMS voting. MORE
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Group 5 perform 7 September 2003
The last of the Top 40 Australian Idol finalist performed
tonight. MORE
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Australian Idol wild card show 7 September 2003
There will be 10 Australian Idol contestants brought back
for the Wild Card episode which airs next week.
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Sumbati appears on Rove [live] 2 September 2003
Anthony Sumbati, the disqualified Australian Idol contestant,
appeared on Rove [live] tonight, 2 September.
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Lauren and Cle progress to the Top 10 1 September 2003
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.
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Group 4's Savage Assessment 1 September 2003
Yesterday's episode of Australian Idol was one of the
most controversial since the first episode went to air.
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Group Four Perform 31 August 2003
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. MORE
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Australian Idol Tickets 31 August 2003
Australian Idol tickets for the finials will be given
away through the official Australian Idol website.
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Idol Finalist to live together, Cast album on its way 31 August 2003
In a move reminiscent of Popstars and Big Brother, all
the Top 10 and wild card finalists will be moving into
a special Australian Idol house
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Shannon and Guy progress to the Top 10 25 August 2003
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.
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Final two semi-finial groups announced 25 August 2003
Next Sunday, 31 August eight more contestants from the
Top 40 will perform MORE
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Anthony Sumbati disqualified 25 August 2003
One of the most colourful idol contestants, Anthony Sumbati
was disqualified tonight
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Group 3 Perform 24 August 2003
Group 3 in the semi-finals of Australian Idol performed
tonight. MORE
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Tuesday: The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly 24 August 2003
Tune in this Tuesday 26 August at 8:30pm on Network Ten
for a special 60-minute Australian Idol special "The Bad,
The Mad and The Ugly". MORE
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Kelly and Matt progress to the Top 10 18 August 2003
Australia has voted for the next two semi-finalist to
progress to the next round of Australian Idol after tonight's
live results show. MORE
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Second Group Perform in Australian Idol Semi-Final 17 August 2003
The second group in the Semi-finals of Australian Idol
performed tonight. MORE
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Dicko on Rove [live] 17 August 2003
Controversial Australian Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson
appeared on popular entertainment program Rove [live]
on Tuesday 12 August. MORE
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Peter and Daniel progress to the Top 10 17 August 2003
Peter and Daniel were the first two contestants to make
it to the Top 10 MORE
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Group 1 Perform in Australian Idol Semi-Final 10 August 2003
The first group in the Semi-finals of Australian Idol
performed tonight. MORE
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Voting Procedure Revealed 10 August 2003
Tonight Australian Idol hosts James Mathison and Andrew
G revealed the voting procedure on how the national audience
will cast their votes to see which two contestants will
go through to the finals. MORE
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Marcia, Beat Box Guy on The Panel 6 August 2003
Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines appeared on Network
Ten Program 'The Panel' to answer questions about
the show MORE
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Who are the Top 40? 4 August 2003
The top 40 Australian Idol contestants may come from diverse
backgrounds with varying performance experience, but all
want to be crowned the Australian Idol. MORE
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Top 40 announced 3 August 2003
After tonight's episode the Top 40 Australian Idol contestants
have been announced. MORE
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Reaction to first episode 28 July 2003
Last night premiere episode of Australian Idol has generated
heated discussion with viewers either extremely happy
with what the series has to offer and those who are concerned
with the messages that the judges in particular are sending
to younger audiences. MORE
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Deja vu 28 July 2003
Some Australian Idol contestants may look familiar with
several performers having appeared on other talent show
TV programs from the past. MORE
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Top 40 announced next week 28 July 2003
The top 40 Idol contestant will be revealed in another
90 minute special episode of Australian Idol next Sunday,
3 August. The top 100 contestants from around Australian
will be reduced to 75, then 40 by the end of the second
episode. MORE
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Official Australian Idol website updated 26 July 2003
The official Australian Idol website- http://australianidol.yahoo.com.au/
has been updated with new content and design. MORE
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Network Ten confirms airtime of Idol premiere 22 July 2003
Australian Idol will premiere at 7:30pm on July 27. According
to the official site's countdown clock, network programmers
have decided to broadcast the first episode of the anticipated
series at 7:30pm rather than the highly competitive 6:30pm
timeslot MORE
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Top 40 selected 22 July 2003
The top forty contestants of Australian Idol have been
selected following a week-long audition held at a secret
location in Sydney. MORE
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New Australian Idol promos 22 July 2003
New series of Australian Idol promos have aired on Network
Ten. MORE
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Australian Idol promotion begins 7 July 2003
Network Ten are currently airing 30-second promotional
adverts in primetime programs to generate interest in
Australian Idol. MORE
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Australian Idol secures million dollar sponsorships 7 July 2003
Ten is understood to have already signed six lucrative
sponsorship deals for Australian Idol MORE
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Details about Australian Idol released on official site 7 July 2003
Details about the Network Ten program have been released
on the official site of Australian Idol. MORE
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Australian Idol starts on July 27 on Network Ten 7 July 2003
Idol, the worldwide television phenomenon, is coming to
Network Ten. This sensational series is already a No.1
smash hit in the UK, America and Germany. Australian Idol
premieres on Network Ten on July 27. MORE
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Judges and Hosts of Australian Idol announced 7 July 2003
The judges and hosts of Australian Idol have been confirmed
by Network Ten. MORE
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Inside Australian Idol officially launched 7 July 2003 Inside Australian Idol was officially launched
today, 7 July 2003. MORE
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Australian Idol Uncovered- NW Special 28 July 2003, NW Magazine
It all begins this Sunday - the countdown to finding the
nation's next big pop star. Thousands of wannabe singers
have been whittled down to just 40 and now it's up to
you to decide who will be Australia's first idol. MORE
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No pain, no fame 24 July 2003, The Sydney Morning Herald
Ian Dickson is bracing himself for public outrage. "I'm
going to get a lot of stick from people" says the
40-year old general manager of marketing at record company
BMG Australia, "but I went into this with open
eyes." MORE
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False Idols 21 July 2003, The Sun-Herald
There were 8000 hopefuls to begin with. In the past
three weeks, that number has been whittled down to 100,
then 75, 60 and finally 40. The top 40. MORE
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Ten looks to 'Australian Idol' as killer series 20 June 2003, The Age
TEN Network is pinning its hopes on its coming Australian
Idol series to kill off a challenge from Channel Nine
for the number-one spot among viewers aged 16 to 39.
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Reaching for the stars 15 June 2003, The Sun-Herald
WELCOME to the fame game, where more than 7000 Sydneysiders
were vying for the chance to become Australia's biggest
pop star. MORE
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Good, the bad and the tone
deaf, too 14 June 2003, The Daily Telegraph
IN the US, more people voted to determine the show's
winner than signed ballot forms in the last presidential
election. MORE
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Thousands risk scorn for dubious
benefits of idolatry 14 June 2003, Sydney Moring Herald
CHRIS Csabonyi is willing to weep for pop stardom. "I
can cry; do you want me to cry?" asked the Beverly
Hills teenager. MORE
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Entertaining idol thoughts 9 June 2003, Herald Sun
ANYONE wanting to audition for Australian Idol
tomorrow, be warned: expect a very long wait. MORE
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No singers please, it's only
pop music 7 June 2003, Courier Mail
WHEN you're the Lizard King, you can do anything. Or
so Jeremy Otto, 19, discovered yesterday when he clowned
himself into the final round of Brisbane auditions for
the new Australian Idol television program, dressed
as a lizard and singing Puff the Magic Dragon.
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