Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 27, 2003. The TV Week Logie Awards are the Australian television industry awards which have been presented annually since 1959 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Competition is a rivalry between individuals groups nations or animals for territory or resources Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. The British talent search television series Pop Idol has spawned spin-offs in 40 territories, in what is now referred to as the "Idols" format Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary Pop Idol was a British Television series which debuted on ITV on October 5 2001; the show was a talent contest to decide The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Simon Fuller (born 17 May 1960 in Hastings, England) is one of the most successful artist managers of all time and is globally recognised for
The program seeks to discover the most commercial young singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone. The format features three judges who give critiques of the contestants' performances in order to facilitate the voting: record executive Ian Dickson; pop singer and choreographer Marcia Hines; and shock radio jock Kyle Sandilands. Ian "Dicko" Dickson (born 28 March 1963 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is an Australian Marcia Elaine Hines (born 20 July 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA is a Vocalist, actress and TV personality who achieved Kyle Sandilands (born 10 June 1971) is an Australian Radio host, best known for hosting with Jackie O, Australia's biggest interactive The show is hosted by music television emcee and television personality James Mathison and former contestant Ricki-Lee Coulter. James (Hernandez Mathison is an Australian television presenter Ricki-Lee (born November 10, 1985) is a New Zealand -born Australian pop singer The show usually airs on Sunday and Monday nights in Australia. In its five seasons, its five winners have been, in order of their season, Guy Sebastian, Casey Donovan, Kate DeAraugo, Damien Leith, and Natalie Gauci. Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol Casey Donovan (born May 13, 1988) is an Australian singer and was the youngest winner of the Australian Idol series winning the second season of Katherine "Kate" Jenna DeAraugo ( November 5 1985) is an Australian singer, who was the winner of the third season of Damien Leo Leith (b 18 January 1976, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)is an Irish Australian Singer / Songwriter. Natalie Gauci (b 26 November 1981 Australia is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent To this date Anthony Callea is the only Idol contestant to make the final 3 without being in the bottom 2 or 3 throughout the course of the show. Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents is an ARIA Award -winning Australian Singer and was the runner-up Not one winner of Idol has not been in the bottom 2 or 3 during the course of the show.
Australian Idol is televised on Channel 10, and the Austereo Radio Network. TV10 could refer to TV10 (Netherlands See Channel 10 (Greece Network Ten in Australia The Austereo Radio Network is a national commercial radio network in Australia.
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Rules
Auditions
Auditions are held in major cities around Australia to find each season's contestants. As of 2007 the audition locations are; Adelaide, Albury/Wodonga, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Bunbury, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, Dubbo, Hobart, Kalgoorlie, Launceston, Melbourne, Mildura, Newcastle, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney, Wollongong and Wagga Wagga. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a Albury is a city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. Alice Springs is the second largest town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland The port of Bunbury is the third largest city in Western Australia after Mandurah and Perth the state capital Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. Coordinates: For the state electoral district see Electoral district of Coffs Harbour Dubbo is a city in the Central West Region of New South Wales, Australia. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 Mildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia, part of the Rural City of Mildura. The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. Rockhampton is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Wagga Wagga [2]
During auditions contestants perform a song of their choice before all four judges who then respond with either criticism or praise followed by a yes or no vote as to whether the contestant has been accepted. Contestants will only be accepted if at least three of the judges voted yes.
Top 100
Around 100 people make it to Sydney to compete in the Top 100. The first task in the Top 100 is the 'chorus line' where 10 people are chosen randomly to perform in front of the judges. Each singing a short piece from a song of their choice. After all 10 have performed the judges choose which contestants are eliminated. In the next phase, the Top 100 contestants are randomly put into groups of four and the groups choose a song from a short list of pop songs and they are given all night to rehearse so they are able to perform it next morning. These group performances are generally criticised by the judges but with few exceptions. The next day each contestant performs an a capella of a song of their choice in front of the judges and all the remaining contestants. That night contestants are informed individually whether they make it to the semi final round, the Top 24.
Semi-finals
The semifinal format has varied season to season. In the most recent season, the Top 24 consisted of 12 males and 12 females. The performances are then grouped into two male groups and two female groups. Following the performances from a group, two will be chosen by the viewers into the Top 12. After the four groups perform and 8 contestants chosen, a number of eliminated contestants are chosen by the judges to perform in the wildcard round. A round where a further two are chosen by viewers and another two by the judges. Performances generally last around two minutes and are followed by comments from each of the four judges. Contestants who had previously made the top 24 in the past seasons but unfortunately did not continue on to the top 12 were ineligible to audition for Australian Idol again, however, it was announced that from 2008 season onwards previous top 24 contestants are now eligible for another chance and could audition; this is similar to the concept on Canadian Idol. Canadian Idol is a Reality television show on the Canadian television network CTV, based on the popular British show
Finals
As the number of performers reaches 12 the contestants are given the task of choosing a song, in accordance with a weekly theme, to perform live on national television. Viewers then telephone (or SMS) their vote(s) in relation to who they want to stay another week. Short Message Service ( SMS) is a Communications protocol allowing the interchange of short text messages between mobile telephone devices.
At the beginning of an elimination show the remaining idols also take part in a group performance that relates to the previous night's theme. Then the contestants with the three lowest amounts of votes are taken into the 'bottom three', before being told first who is safe for another week and finally who has been eliminated. The eliminated competitor then presents a final song - usually the number they sang the previous night.
Grand Finale
The winner is announced during the Grand Finale at the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney New South Wales, Australia Featuring fireworks, an outdoor concert with many Idol stars such as Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Damien Leith and the Young Divas and highlights of the series. It has been the highest rating episode of each season.
The final originally followed by a national tour involving at least the top twelve contestants, but from following the 2007 season, there will be a "Winners Journey Tour" involving the winner with some guest performances from the Top 12.
Touchdowns
A "touchdown" were awarded by judge Mark Holden when, in his own opinion, a contestant's performance is particularly good. Holden awarded his first ever "touchdown" to Cosima De Vito in the Top 8 on Australian Made night in Season 1. Season 2 winner, Casey Donovan and Season 4 winner, Damien Leith have the record for the most amount of touchdowns at four apiece. Casey Donovan may refer to Casey Donovan (singer, female Australian singer Casey Donovan (porn star, gay male pornographic performer Damien Leo Leith (b 18 January 1976, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)is an Irish Australian Singer / Songwriter. In 2004, Top 8 contestants choice night, he awarded his only ever 'Grand Royal' Touchdown when Anthony Callea performed his performance of The Prayer. Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents is an ARIA Award -winning Australian Singer and was the runner-up His last touchdown went to Natalie Gauci in the Top 4 on Big Band night during Season 5. Natalie Gauci (b 26 November 1981 Australia is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent One of the most memorable and deserved touchdowns was the one given to Guy Sebastian for his breathtaking rendition of the Sound Of Music song, Climb Every Mountain. Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay " Climb Ev'ry Mountain " is a Show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music.
Season Synopsis
Season 1
When Network Ten paid $15 million for the first season of Australian Idol they anticipated it to be a critical and financial success like it had been in other countries such as the UK and the USA. Overview When Network Ten paid $15 million for the first season of Australian Idol they anticipated it to be a critical and financial success like it had been in other When the show aired for the first time in the August of 2003 it was a ratings bonanza attracting diverse ranges of viewers, from people wanting the crazy auditions to people who wanted to hear great voices. The audition process went through several major cities in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. Sooner or later Australian Idol became the most popular TV show in the country with more ratings than major events such as the AFL Grand Final. The Grand Final at the Sydney Opera House attracted more than 3 million viewers. It was listed as the ninth highest rating TV show in Australia in the past century in 2007.
The eventual winner of the competition was Guy Sebastian. Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol He beat Shannon Noll who finished in 2nd place, Cosima De Vito who came in 3rd place, Paulini Curuenavuli who came in 4th place & Rob Mills who finished in 5th place. Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. Paulini Curuenavuli (born Pauline Curuenavuli on 15 October, 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer who is best known for coming Rob Mills (born June 1, 1982) is an Australian Singer best known as one of the finalists from Australian Idol 2003. After Idol, it was these five, the Final 5, who were the most successful out of the Top 12.
Other Idol contestants from Season 1 to release music were Levi Kereama, Rebekah LaVauney, Peter Ryan and Courtney Act. All of these independent acts achieved very little success at all.
Season 2
As well as the five larger cities, the judges also visited Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Tamworth this year. Overview As well as the five larger cities the judges also visited Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Tamworth this year Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia Of the twelve finalists, three were from Sydney, two were from Melbourne, and one each from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Hobart, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide and Bega. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland This article is about the Australian city Gold Coast For other uses see Gold Coast. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a Bega is a town in the south-east of New South Wales, Australia in Bega Valley Shire.
The winner was Casey Donovan. Casey Donovan (born May 13, 1988) is an Australian singer and was the youngest winner of the Australian Idol series winning the second season of Runner up Anthony Callea (2nd), Courtney Murphy (3rd), Hayley Jensen (4th) & Chanel Cole (5th). Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents is an ARIA Award -winning Australian Singer and was the runner-up Overview As well as the five larger cities the judges also visited Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Tamworth this year Hayley Jensen (née Thomas (born January 7, 1983) is an Australian singer who became well known after appearing on the second season (2004 of television The final 2, as well as Ricki-Lee Coulter (7th), were the only contestants of the Top 12 to score hits, with Anthony ending up the highest seller out of the three and holds the record of the highest and fast selling single by an Australian artist ever with his first release of The Prayer. Ricki-Lee (born November 10, 1985) is a New Zealand -born Australian pop singer Chanel Cole and Daniel Belle teamed up under the label Spook to release an album in October 2005, and a bootleg album for Chanel was also released in November 2005. Spook is an Australian band comprising of Chanel Cole and Daniel Belle along with electronic producers Dennis Gascoigne and Leo Hede better known as Statler Ngaiire Joseph (Top 30 contestant) and Marty Worrall released a single each in late 2005, and Hayley Jensen released an album in September 2007.
For this second series of Idol, the Grand Finale remains the highest rated Idol show in the whole 5 series.
On a darker note, Telstra, a major sponsor of the series, made an embarrassing error when they issued a series of half-page advertisements in major newspapers congratulating Donovan on her victory, with a reference to her website. Telstra or Telstra Corporation (often abbreviated as Telstra Corp) () is an Australian Telecommunications and media company formerly A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages However, the address was incorrect, leading to a website about gay porn star Casey Donovan, rather than the singer's. Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is somebody who appears in Pornographic films or Photographs, live Sex shows or Casey Donovan (November 2 1943 &ndash August 10 1987 was an American male Pornographic actor (porn star of the 1970s and 1980s appearing primarily in The company issued a prompt apology upon realising their mistake. [3]
After this season, judge Ian Dickson bowed out of the series, later to appear in the Seven Network reality TV shows My Restaurant Rules, Dancing with the Stars and most recently, Australian Celebrity Survivor. Ian "Dicko" Dickson (born 28 March 1963 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is an Australian The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. My Restaurant Rules is an Australian Reality television series that aired on the Seven Network. Dancing with the Stars is a multi Logie Award winning Australian light entertainment television series based on the British Strictly Come Dancing Celebrity Survivor, also known promotionally as Celebrity Survivor Vanuatu and Australia's Celebrity Survivor, was an Australian The 2004 season was also notable for an Asian contestant named "Flynn", who sang the Freestylers song "Push Up" after being found from a terrible audition, in the same vein as William Hung. For other uses see Freestyle. The Freestylers are a British electronic music group generally fitting into the Breakbeat genre William James Hung Hing Cheong ( Traditional Chinese: 孔慶翔 Simplified Chinese: 孔庆翔 Cantonese Yale: Hung2 Hing3 Cheung4
Season 3
For the first time in 'Australian Idol' history there were 13 finalists. Overview For the first time in ' Australian Idol' history there were 13 finalists This came about during the Wildcard Verdict show on September 5, 2005. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The judges initially chose James Kannis and Emily Williams to go through to the final. This left one spot which was chosen by the Australian public. Out of the remaining contestants the two that received the highest votes were Daniel Spillane and Roxane Lebrasse. With only 1% between them, Dan was announced as the final member of the Top 12. This meant Roxane had missed out yet again. The judges decided however that Roxane was too good to be left out of the Top 12 so they made it a Top 13. The catch was that two contestants were eliminated in the first round of the finals.
On November 21, 2005 the winner was announced and it was Kate DeAraugo. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Katherine "Kate" Jenna DeAraugo ( November 5 1985) is an Australian singer, who was the winner of the third season of Kate was an outside chance to win throughout the whole season and after the show had ended Kate released a #1 single, a platinum selling album and a further Top 10 hit single through Sony BMG. Kate is currently working with all girl group Young Divas which is madeup of past Idol contestants which include Paulini Curuenavuli, Jessica Mauboy and Emily Williams. Young Divas are a multi-platinum selling Australian Girl group currently consisting of Australian Idol Season 3 winner Kate DeAraugo Paulini Curuenavuli (born Pauline Curuenavuli on 15 October, 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer who is best known for coming Jessica Mauboy (born August 4, 1989 in Darwin Northern Territory) is an Australian Singer and Songwriter who was Emily Williams (born October 8, 1984 in New Zealand) is a singer who was the runner-up in the 2005 season of Australian Idol and a Runner up Emily Williams lost by 1% in the closest percentage ever in an Idol finale. Emily Williams (born October 8, 1984 in New Zealand) is a singer who was the runner-up in the 2005 season of Australian Idol and a She was originally signed to Sony BMG as a solo artist, but the agreement fell through. She is also a member of Young Divas and has had much success with them. Young Divas are a multi-platinum selling Australian Girl group currently consisting of Australian Idol Season 3 winner Kate DeAraugo Lee Harding finished in third position and was signed to Sony BMG and released a # 1 single and a platinum selling album. For the Australian rules footballer see Leigh Harding. Lee Harding (born June 8, 1983) is an Australian pop His second single from his debut album proved to be less successful and in mid 2006 Harding was released from his contract with the label. He is currently touring and performing with Bedrock. Bedrock is the native consolidated rock underlying the surface of a terrestrial planet usually the Earth. Dan England came 4th and didn't score a recording contract with a major label but recorded several independent releases and has toured with Season 2 winner Casey Donovan and Season 1 Runner Up Shannon Noll. Overview For the first time in ' Australian Idol' history there were 13 finalists Casey Donovan may refer to Casey Donovan (singer, female Australian singer Casey Donovan (porn star, gay male pornographic performer Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. Anne Robertson who finished in sixth position was negotiating a deal with Sony BMG, but it was rumoured that Sony BMG was reluctant in signing her as they believed she was too similar to Season 1 contestant Paulini Curuenavuli who had been signed to the label for several years. Overview For the first time in ' Australian Idol' history there were 13 finalists Paulini Curuenavuli (born Pauline Curuenavuli on 15 October, 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer who is best known for coming Other Idol contestants from Season 3 have released numerous independent material and have toured and performed with several bands and music groups.
Although averaging around the 1. 5 million viewer mark, ratings were down by up to 40% on average during the third season compared to the first two seasons, which regularly drew more than 2. 5 million viewers during the latter half of the competition. This created a serious situation for Ten, which was airing three Australian Idol shows every week at the time, and forced them to give away free commercial airtime to program sponsors expecting higher ratings. Commentators has theorised over the reasons why this has occurred, ranging from the viewing public being tired of the format due to Sandilands replacing the popular Dickson. This caused a major Idol revamp for Season 4 which meant Season 4 being one of the highest rating seasons yet.
Season 4
Changes for the fourth season of Australian Idol included the cancellation of "Inside Idol"; a "streamlined" semi-finals (replaced with a variant of the 12 females, 12 males format popularized by American Idol); and the contestants will be able to bring instruments with them on stage for at least one of the final shows. Changes to the format Changes for the fourth season of Australian Idol included the cancellation of "Inside Idol" a "streamlined" semi-finals (replaced American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition Also, the fourth season's television promos promised a change in the viewer's role in the show, revealed to be an SMS service called 199-JUDGE which allows viewers to SMS their opinions on the judges' reactions. Short Message Service ( SMS) is a Communications protocol allowing the interchange of short text messages between mobile telephone devices.
Damien Leith was named the winner of Australian Idol 2006 on November 26th, beating Jessica Mauboy for the title. Damien Leo Leith (b 18 January 1976, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)is an Irish Australian Singer / Songwriter. Jessica Mauboy (born August 4, 1989 in Darwin Northern Territory) is an Australian Singer and Songwriter who was Third place getter Dean Geyer later released his debut album 'Rush' and top ten single 'If You Don't Mean It' and currently stars on the Australian long-time running soap Neighbours. Dean Stanley Geyer (born 20 March 1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is an Australian Singer-Songwriter and Actor who finished third in the Rush is the first album by Australian singer Dean Geyer, released by Sony BMG in Australia on May 28, 2007 (see 2007 Neighbours is a long-running multiple Logie Award -winning Australian Soap opera, which first aired in March 1985 Jessica Mauboy went on to join ex-Idol girl group Young Divas, after member from season 2, Ricki-Lee Coulter, left he group. Young Divas are a multi-platinum selling Australian Girl group currently consisting of Australian Idol Season 3 winner Kate DeAraugo Ricki-Lee (born November 10, 1985) is a New Zealand -born Australian pop singer
Season 5
Ian "Dicko" Dickson rejoined the show as one of the judges, along with Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Kyle Sandilands from 2006. Changes to Format Ian "Dicko" Dickson rejoined the show as one of the judges along with Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Kyle Sandilands Ian "Dicko" Dickson (born 28 March 1963 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is an Australian Mark Holden (born 27 April, 1954) is an Australian Singer and Television personality Marcia Elaine Hines (born 20 July 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA is a Vocalist, actress and TV personality who achieved Kyle Sandilands (born 10 June 1971) is an Australian Radio host, best known for hosting with Jackie O, Australia's biggest interactive The series is again hosted by Andrew G and James Mathison. Andrew Jonas Günsberg (born 1974 popularly known as Andrew G, is an Australian TV and Radio Presenter who is best known as James (Hernandez Mathison is an Australian television presenter The show continued with the format from Season 4 where contestants could use instruments throughout the show and for their audition they could perform original material rather than covering other artist's work. Natalie Gauci went on to win the series, beating Matt Corby for the title. Natalie Gauci (b 26 November 1981 Australia is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent Matthew John "Matt" Corby (b 7 November 1990, Australia) is an Australian Singer, who was the runner-up to Natalie Natalie released her debut platinum selling album "The Winner's Journey". The Winner's Journey is an Album based on Australian Idol 2007 winner Natalie Gauci 's performances on the show After the winner's single "Here I Am" debuted at #2 on the ARIA Charts, and the album debuted at #11, Gauci suffered an unfortunate start to her career but plans to release a new album later in 2008. " Here I Am " is the debut single for 2007 Australian Idol winner Natalie Gauci, written by Lindy Robbins and Tom Leonard The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Carl Riseley, who finished third in the contest went on to release a swing-style album titled "The Rise", debuting at #5 on the ARIA Charts. The Rise is a 2008 album by Australian singer Carl Riseley. It was released on the 26th of April and produced by John Foreman, the music director Runner-up Matt Corby however, is yet to sign a deal with record company SonyBMG, but has "had talks" about his future with the company. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group
After suffering a ratings loss in 2007, Australian Idol will return in 2008 with a new revamp of the show including a new stage, similar to that of American Idol 7. Auditions began in April and continue to June.
Season 6
Changes to the Australian Idol format for season 6 include judge Mark Holden[4] and compare Andrew G leaving the show, and auditions held for the first time in the United Kingdom[5]. Changes to Format Kyle Sandilands, Ian Dickson, and Marcia Hines returned as judges however long term judge Mark Holden left to pursue Mark Holden (born 27 April, 1954) is an Australian Singer and Television personality Andrew Jonas Günsberg (born 1974 popularly known as Andrew G, is an Australian TV and Radio Presenter who is best known as
Criticism
Lack of ongoing Recording Industry support
Australian Idol and its performers are often criticized by the Australian media and entertainers [6]. Some winners and runners-up from the show have failed to maintain popularity past the airing of their respective series of the show. Critics have also lamented the associated record companies claiming high record sales but instead measuring the number of copies shipped to music stores in sale or return. [7] However, such artists as Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Anthony Callea and Damien Leith for example; have defied critics and maintained their popularity. Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents is an ARIA Award -winning Australian Singer and was the runner-up Damien Leo Leith (b 18 January 1976, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)is an Irish Australian Singer / Songwriter. [8]
Special interest vote-stacking
In October 2007 criticism was leveled at the fairness of the program's telephone voting system, where 50% of the remaining contestants were stated by the media to be members of the Hillsong Assemblies of God Christian organisation. Australian Christian Churches (formerly Assemblies of God in Australia, also known as AOG and ACC) is the Australian organisation of the Assemblies The 50% of remaining contestants dispute was put to rest- when Daniel and Ben both said they did not have any affiliations with the Assemblies of God. [9], [10], and raising concerns of vote-stacking by the church congregation.
Revenue generation
In November, reporter Neil Wooldridge stated that although the producers are coy about how much is being made from SMS promotions that "some commentators estimate Telstra and Network Ten, partners in the 'Australian Idol' program, made up to $900,000 profit each episode. "
In 2003 it is estimated that viewers cast 20 million votes for their favourite Australian Idol contestant. At 55 cents for each telephone call or text message, that equates to $11 million even before advertising revenue. In Season 2 it is estimated that 29 million votes were cast making $16 million. Season 3 saw a slight drop with 18 million votes cast making $10 million. In Season 4 26 million were cast making $14. 3 million and in Season 5, 22 million were cast making $12. 2 million. Network Ten pay around $13 million for each season. [11]
Number 1 Idol Singles
The following reached the position of number 1 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
| Year | Idol Contestant | Single | Peak position | Weeks in Charts | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Guy Sebastian | "Angels Brought Me Here" | #1 | 12 | Just as I Am | 4x Platinum |
| 2003 | Guy Sebastian | "All I Need Is You" | #1 | 12 | Just as I Am | Platinum |
| 2004 | Shannon Noll | "What About Me" | #1 | 20 | That's What I'm Talking About | 4x Platinum |
| 2004 | Paulini | "Angel Eyes" | #1 | 26 | One Determined Heart | Platinum |
| 2004 | Shannon Noll | "Learn To Fly" | #1 | 16 | That's What I'm Talking About | Gold |
| 2004 | Cosima | "When The War Is Over/One Night Without You" | #1 | 13 | Cosima | Platinum |
| 2004 | Guy Sebastian | "Out With My Baby" | #1 | 14 | Beautiful Life | Platinum |
| 2004 | Joel Turner | "These Kids" | #1 | 31 | Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets | 2x Platinum |
| 2004 | Casey Donovan | "Listen With Your Heart" | #1 | 15 | For You | 2x Platinum |
| 2005 | Anthony Callea | "The Prayer" | #1 | 25 | Anthony Callea | 4x Platinum |
| 2005 | Anthony Callea | "Rain/Bridge Over Troubled Water" | #1 | 21 | Anthony Callea | 2x Platinum |
| 2005 | Shannon Noll | "Shine" | #1 | 27 | Lift | Platinum |
| 2005 | Kate DeAraugo | "Maybe Tonight" | #1 | 21 | A Place I've Never Been | Platinum |
| 2005 | Lee Harding | "Wasabi" | #1 | 27 | What's Wrong With This Picture? | Platinum |
| 2006 | Damien Leith | "Night Of My Life" | #1 | 22 | The Winners Journey | 2x Platinum |
Idol Backstage
In 2006, Fremantle's digital media division launched Idol Backstage, a companion show to Australian Idol distributed by Telstra and promoted in clips on the main show. This is a list of the commercial releases from the Australian Reality television show Australian Idol. Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol " Angels Brought Me Here " is a pop song written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid for 2003 Australian Idol winner Just as I Am is the debut album by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. "All I Need Is You" is a single by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. That's What I'm Talking About (Catalogue BMG 82876594852 is the debut Pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Paulini Curuenavuli (born Pauline Curuenavuli on 15 October, 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer who is best known for coming One Determined Heart is the first Album by Australian singer Paulini, released in Australia on July 23, 2004 by Columbia " Learn to Fly " is a song originally recorded by United Kingdom boyband a1, and covered by Australian singer Shannon Noll. " When the War Is Over " is a Rock ballad originally performed by Australian band Cold Chisel on their 1982 album Circus Animals Cosima is the self-titled debut album by Australian Idol finalist and Australian singer Cosima De Vito, released in 2004 (see " Out with My Baby " is a song by Australian R&B artist Guy Sebastian. " These Kids " is the first single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets ' self-titled debut album Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets is a collaborative Studio album from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets Casey Donovan may refer to Casey Donovan (singer, female Australian singer Casey Donovan (porn star, gay male pornographic performer " Listen with Your Heart " is a song written by Diane Warren, and recorded by CeCe Winans for her second album Everlasting Love (1998 For You is the first Album by Australian Idol series two winner Casey Donovan, released on December 13, 2004 Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents is an ARIA Award -winning Australian Singer and was the runner-up "The Prayer" is a duet between Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli. Anthony Callea is the debut album of Anthony Callea. It was released on March 25, 2005. " Rain " is the second song released by Australian Idol series two runner up Anthony Callea, and features on his self-titled debut album Anthony Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. " Shine " was the first single to be released from Shannon Noll's second album Lift. Lift is the second album by Australian Singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. Katherine "Kate" Jenna DeAraugo ( November 5 1985) is an Australian singer, who was the winner of the third season of " Maybe Tonight " is a pop song written by Dave Bassett, Jess Cates and Lindy Robbins produced by Bryon Jones and Adam Reily for Kate DeAraugo 's A Place I've Never Been is the first Album and Studio album by Australian Idol series three winner Kate DeAraugo, For the Australian rules footballer see Leigh Harding. Lee Harding (born June 8, 1983) is an Australian pop " Wasabi " is a song written by Barbara Hannan Adrian HannanTommy Rando and Emma Graham produced by Adrian Hannan for Lee Harding 's debut album What's Wrong What's Wrong with This Picture? is the debut album of songs recorded by the Australian Idol 3 third place finisher Lee Harding. Damien Leo Leith (b 18 January 1976, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)is an Irish Australian Singer / Songwriter. " Night of My Life " is the title of the debut single for 2006 Australian Idol winner Damien Leith. The Winner's Journey is a Live album and DVD based on Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith 's performances on the show Rules Auditions Auditions are held in major cities around Australia to find each season's contestants Telstra or Telstra Corporation (often abbreviated as Telstra Corp) () is an Australian Telecommunications and media company formerly It followed the pranks, gags and interviews of host Josh Zepps as he roamed behind the scenes of the Australian Idol set while the show went to air.
Idol Backstage comprised roughly one commercial half-hour per week (22-24 minutes) over four episodes. There were 54 episodes in total, with additional content available on mobile phones and on BigPond's Idol Backstage Online website.
During the 2006 production of Idol Backstage, total Idol web video downloads reached a record 2. 5 million. Traffic to the Idol website increased 40% on the previous year with more than 26 million page impressions, and Australian Idol became the most popular television program website in the country. [12]
References
- ^ http://www.yourtv.com.au/news/index.cfm?i=136570
- ^ "Audition Locations", Australian Idol official site, 2007
- ^ "Porn apology over Idol win", Sydney Morning Herald, November 22, 2004. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
- ^ Mark Holden Quits Idol. Retrieved on 2008-5-14.
- ^ Australian Idol's LA auditions canned already. Retrieved on 2008-5-14.
- ^ Bernard Zuel. Will Idol winners ever get any respect?. Retrieved on 2007-09-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started
- ^ c. f. Zuel
- ^ Sams, Christine. Noll finds fans in pond where big fish swim. Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia Retrieved on September 22, 2007. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Jane Nethercote. Australian Idol: Where are the singing Buddhists?. Retrieved on 2007-10-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated
- ^ Garth Montgomery. Idol fans angry at vote bloc. Retrieved on 2007-10-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated
- ^ SMS Phenomenon. Retrieved on 2007-11-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers
- ^ eNews article: Idol ratings
See also
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External links
- Australian Idol
- Australian Idol on ten.com.au
- Australian Idol at the Internet Movie Database
- Australian Idol at the National Film and Sound Archive
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