About this season
Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.
Episodes (26)
1. Auditions - Day 1
Aired 2 February 2025 • 83 min
Australian Idol is back, and it's going to be the toughest series ever, with big voices, massive surprises and superstar talent like we've never seen before.
2. Auditions - Day 2
Aired 3 February 2025 • 80 min
Australian Idol continues with a massive day 2 audition. Hopeful superstars impress the judges, & Kyle's search for his wildcard takes him to a place from his early days in radio, Cairns, Queensland.
3. Auditions - Day 3
Aired 4 February 2025 • 80 min
It is the end of the first week of auditions. Singers are travelling from across the country in hopes of a golden ticket to the next stage of the competition.
4. Auditions - Day 4
Aired 9 February 2025 • 85 min
The final week of Auditions. So far, there have been some of the most phenomenal singers Idol has ever seen. 13 golden tickets have already been handed out & our judges have to make tough decisions.
5. Auditions - Day 5
Aired 10 February 2025 • 79 min
It's audition day 5 of Australian Idol 2025. With more than half of the golden tickets now gone, the judges set out to find singers from genres not seen yet in their quest for the ultimate top 30.
6. Auditions - Day 6
Aired 11 February 2025 • 80 min
It's the second last day of auditions, and the pressure is on to get one of the few remaining tickets to the top 30.
7. Auditions - Day 7
Aired 16 February 2025 • 89 min
The final four Golden Tickets are up for grabs on Australian Idol, and it's the last chance for hopefuls to secure a spot in the top 30.
8. Top 30 - 1
Aired 17 February 2025 • 72 min
It's Top 30 Week! Our singers are tested with three massive challenges designed to see who is worthy of a spot in the Top 21. A series of bombshells & surprises make the competition tougher than ever.
9. Top 30 - 2
Aired 18 February 2025 • 83 min
It's time for the second challenge of Top 30 Week: Group Challenge! The pressure mounts as three contestants are sent home, and the remaining hopefuls advance to the final round of Top 30 Week—Solo Challenge.
10. Top 30 - 3
Aired 23 February 2025 • 68 min
The final challenge of Top 30 week. Performers must sing with a live band in front of a live audience. Each hopeful must leave a lasting impression on the judges otherwise, they risk leaving the comp.
11. Top 30 - 4
Aired 24 February 2025 • 70 min
Tonight, the solo performances continue with the remaining contestants delivering the most thrilling & electrifying performances yet, hoping to earn a coveted spot in the top 21 and avoid going home.
12. Top 21 - 1
Aired 2 March 2025 • 81 min
Transformation week kicks off on Australian Idol with the Top 21 performers taking to the stage to show the judges they have what it takes to progress to the Top 12.
13. Top 21 - 2
Aired 3 March 2025 • 80 min
From thousands of hopefuls, we're down to the Top 21 performers. Transformation week continues with another seven singers striving to progress to the Top 12.
14. Top 21 - 3
Aired 4 March 2025 • 78 min
It's the final night of Transformation Week, and the last group in the Top 21 is battling for the final spots in the Top 12. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot?
15. Top 12 - 1
Aired 9 March 2025 • 72 min
Top 12 week kicks off with the first group taking to the stage to perform in front of judges & a huge live audience. The viewers at home can vote for their favourites now Idol is down to the Top 12!
16. Top 12 - 2
Aired 10 March 2025 • 71 min
The final six performers take to the stage tonight as Top 12 Week continues in front of a huge live audience. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot in the Top 10?
17. Top 12 - 3
Aired 11 March 2025 • 59 min
Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion tonight. The Top 12 have performed, Australia has voted, and now it's time to find out who goes through to the Top 10.
18. Top 10 - 1
Aired 16 March 2025 • 61 min
19. Top 10 - 2
Aired 17 March 2025 • 59 min
20. Top 10 - 3
Aired 18 March 2025 • 52 min
21. Top 8 - 1
Aired 23 March 2025 • 87 min
22. Top 8 - 2
Aired 24 March 2025 • 50 min
Tonight, on Australian Idol, voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to the Top 6.
23. Top 6 - 1
Aired 30 March 2025 • 76 min
The top 6 take to the stage, with each song dedicated to the heroes in their lives. Prepare for the most emotional performances of the competition so far.
24. Top 6 - 2
Aired 31 March 2025 • 65 min
After last night’s performances, the top 6 learn their fate. Only 3 singers will advance to the Grand Final. Who will be sent home, and who will take one step closer to being the 2025 Australian Idol?
25. Grand Finale - 1
Aired 6 April 2025 • 75 min
It's the Grand Finale! The Top 3 take to the stage for the last time to perform and show why they should be the next Australian Idol. Expect surprises and guest stars for the biggest show of the series.
26. Grand Finale - 2
Aired 7 April 2025
It's the Grand Finale results show, and after many weeks of blood, sweat and tears, your Australian idol will be revealed. Who will win Australian Idol 2025?