Australian Idol — Season 1

Aired 27 July 2003

In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko in major cities around Australia. The picked 75 auditioners with talent to move on to the next round.

Aired 3 August 2003

The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their groups a dedicated song. After three days of practise, each group showed their skills to Mark, Marcia and Dicko to ensure their place in the Top 40.

Aired 4 August 2003

Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, the public will begin voting for who they believe should be the first 'Australian Idol'.

Aired 10 August 2003

The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!

Aired 11 August 2003

We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!

Aired 17 August 2003

The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?

Aired 18 August 2003

The top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by the Australian public to be in the fianl 12.

Aired 24 August 2003

The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.

Aired 25 August 2003

Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ryan and Jennifer have been voted by the Australian public to join the top 12? Find out in this episode!

Aired 26 August 2003

Today you meet some of the interesting, strange and just plain bad, auditions in this one-off special showcasing some fine and not so fine auditions!

Aired 31 August 2003

It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!

Aired 1 September 2003

The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight performers (Mary, Michelle, Costa, Brielle, Levi, Cle, Brandon and Lauren) which two are progressing to the finals.

Aired 7 September 2003

The last group of eight top 40 contestants perform to win their spot in the top 10. Who will be the final two? It's all up to the Australian public.

Aired 8 September 2003

Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either Alex, Anton, Ben, Marcus, Paulini, Robert, Courtney or Stu. Find out which of these singers have made it to the top 10!

Aired 14 September 2003

The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two people will be selected - one by the judges and one by the Australian voting public. Who will it be?

Aired 15 September 2003

Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions left in the finals! The judges will choose one person, while the viewers will choose the other!

Aired 21 September 2003

Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!

Aired 22 September 2003

Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.

Aired 25 September 2003

Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.

Aired 28 September 2003

Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!

Aired 29 September 2003

Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!

Aired 2 October 2003

This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.

Aired 5 October 2003

Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?

Aired 6 October 2003

Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?

Aired 9 October 2003

What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.

Aired 12 October 2003

Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!

Aired 13 October 2003

Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!

Aired 14 October 2003

Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.

Aired 16 October 2003

Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.

Aired 19 October 2003

The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star, international R&B star Usher will be guesting on this episode.

Aired 20 October 2003

Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!

Aired 23 October 2003

Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.

Aired 26 October 2003

How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?

Aired 27 October 2003

Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!

Aired 30 October 2003

Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competition, picking songs for the 60's show and see Mark Holden sing at his old high school.

Aired 2 November 2003

Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!

Aired 3 November 2003

Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is the last night for Cosima, Guy or Shannon?

Aired 6 November 2003

Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.

Aired 9 November 2003

As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!

Aired 10 November 2003

This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australian Idol contestant! Go behind the scenes with Quentin in his quest to get on the stage!

Aired 13 November 2003

If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing of Shannon and Guy's performances of their own choice of song, plus their versions of the song that the winner will release 'Angels Brought Me Here'.

Aired 16 November 2003

Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!

Aired 19 November 2003

It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Idol!!! Who will it be in this two hour finale including performances by the other finalists and other members of the top 40!

Aired 23 November 2003

Now that we have our Australian Idol, take a trip of the last six months of Guy's amazing journey to make it to the top!