Australian Idol
Series· 2003· 2h 0m

Australian Idol

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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.

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Season 112026
27 episodes

New voices. Big moments. This is where stars are made.

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    E1Auditions (1)
    · 78m

    Australian Idol is back, baby! A wave of young hopefuls is set to impress the judges, and Marcia heads to Victoria for the biggest audition in Idol history.

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    E2Auditions (2)
    · 79m

    Australian Idol continues with a huge day 2 audition. An incredible bunch of hopeful idols impress the judges & Marcia's search for her wildcard takes her to the furthest corner of Australia, Tasmania.

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    E3Auditions (3)
    · 73m

    The auditions keep delivering on Australian Idol, with another big week of unforgettable performances and rising talent.

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    E4Auditions (4)
    · 78m

    It's a big day 4 of auditions for Australian Idol 2026. A brand-new batch of rising stars aim to impress the judges & Amy makes her way to the Gympie Muster in search of Australia's next big thing.

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    E5Auditions (5)
    · 80m

    Idol judges raise the bar as pressure mounts. One singer gets a rare second audition, while Kyle visits the Navy for a unique tryout. Only top talent earns a golden ticket.

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    E6Auditions (6)
    · 81m

    Australian Idol 2026 continues with the penultimate day of auditions. With an incredible new crop of idol hopefuls, all keen to impress the judges. Who will make it through to the converted top 30?

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    E7Auditions (7)
    · 72m

    It's the final day of Idol auditions for 2026 but the talent isn't slowing down! With only four spots remaining in the top 30, singers will stop at nothing to secure a spot.

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    E8Top 30 (1)
    · 65m

    Challenge 1 of Top 30 week sees our singers battle it out in the Chorus Line.

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    E9Top 30 (2)
    · 69m

    The Top 30 contestants are split into trios for the overnight group challenge. Tensions flare as they are pushed to their limits.

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    E10Top 30 (3)
    · 57m

    The overnight group challenge continues as the remaining trios face the judges under intense pressure. Three contestants are sent home as favorites sail through, while others crash and burn.

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    E11Top 30 (4)
    · 75m

    It's time for the solo performances! Contestants perform with a band in front of a live audience. Only the very best make it through to The Top 21, the rest are put on notice and face elimination.

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    E12Top 30 (5)
    · 73m

    Tonight, the remaining singers step into the spotlight with a live band and audience. For the very best, the Top 21 awaits, for everyone else, it's a fight for survival.

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    E13Top 21 (1)
    · 83m

    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.

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    E14Top 21 (2)
    · 82m

    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.

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    E15Top 21 (3)
    · 82m

    It's the final night of Transformation Week and the last group in the Top 21 are battling for the final spots in the Top 12. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot?

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    E16Top 12 (1)
    · 73m

    Top 12 week kicks off tonight as the first group take to the stage and perform in front of the judges, a huge live audience, and the viewers at home who can vote for their favourites!

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    E17Top 12 (2)
    · 73m

    Top 12 week kicks off tonight as the first group take to the stage and perform in front of the judges, a huge live audience, and the viewers at home who can vote for their favourites!

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    E18Top 12 (3)
    · 63m

    Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion. Australia has voted and now it's time to find out who is in the Top 10 and who's Idol journey has come to an end. Will your favourite make it through?

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    E19Top 10 (1)
    · 59m

    The Top 10 of Australian Idol kicks off with electrifying performances and emotional moments. This week the judges choose the songs, but will the singers deliver?

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    E20Top 10 (2)
    · 56m

    The live show performances continue, with the remaining Top 10 singers giving everything they've got to keep their dream alive and continue to the Top 8.

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    E21Top 10 (3)
    · 61m

    Top 10 continues and voting is now open! Australia decides which singer will make it into the Top 8 and take one step closer to being the next Australian Idol.

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    E22Top 8 (1)
    · 85m

    Sunday night, the Top 8 perform songs selected by the viewers on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

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    E23Top 8 (2)
    · 50m

    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 Top 6.

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    E24Top 6 (1)
    · 105m

    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.

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    E25Top 6 (2)
    · 70m

    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 2026 Australian Idol?

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    E26Top 3
    · 105m

    It’s the Grand Finale and the Top 3 take to the stage for the last time. Expect surprises and guest stars for the biggest show of the series as we prepare to crown the Australian Idol 2026.

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    E27Grand FinaleFinale

    It’s the Grand Finale results show and after many weeks of blood, sweat and tears your Australian Idol will be revealed tonight. Who will win Australian Idol 2026?

Season 102025
26 episodes
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    E1Auditions - Day 1
    · 83m

    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.

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    E2Auditions - Day 2
    · 80m

    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.

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    E3Auditions - Day 3
    · 80m

    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.

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    E4Auditions - Day 4
    · 85m

    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.

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    E5Auditions - Day 5
    · 79m

    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.

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    E6Auditions - Day 6
    · 80m

    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.

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    E7Auditions - Day 7
    · 89m

    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.

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    E8Top 30 - 1
    · 72m

    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.

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    E9Top 30 - 2
    · 83m

    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.

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    E10Top 30 - 3
    · 68m

    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.

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    E11Top 30 - 4
    · 70m

    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.

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    E12Top 21 - 1
    · 81m

    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.

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    E13Top 21 - 2
    · 80m

    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.

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    E14Top 21 - 3
    · 78m

    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?

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    E15Top 12 - 1
    · 72m

    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!

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    E16Top 12 - 2
    · 71m

    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?

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    E17Top 12 - 3
    · 59m

    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.

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    E18Top 10 - 1
    · 61m
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    E19Top 10 - 2
    · 59m
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    E20Top 10 - 3
    · 52m
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    E21Top 8 - 1
    · 87m
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    E22Top 8 - 2
    · 50m

    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.

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    E23Top 6 - 1
    · 76m

    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.

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    E24Top 6 - 2
    · 65m

    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?

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    E25Grand Finale - 1
    · 75m

    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.

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    E26Grand Finale - 2Finale

    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?

Season 92024
26 episodes

This is where stars are made.

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    E1Auditions - Day 1
    · 77m

    Australian Idol is back with only 30 Golden Tickets up for grabs, on the hunt for the best of the best to be the next Australian Idol.

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    E2Auditions - Day 2
    · 73m

    Day 2 of auditions & the judges search for singers with sensational style & undeniable star power. With only a few spots left in the top 30, contestants feel the pressure to captivate the judges.

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    E3Auditions - Day 3
    · 67m

    It's day 3 and Amy Shark makes a dream come true, Kyle heads to the town of Sandilands and the song Valerie proves to be a popular song choice.

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    E4Auditions - Day 4
    · 74m

    Halfway through the auditions and the incredible singers are still coming. From a humble trolley-pusher with a troubled past, to a pub cowboy, the next Australian Idol still waits to be discovered.

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    E5Auditions - Day 5
    · 71m

    It's the fifth day of Australian Idol auditions and country music queens to pop belters, shy schoolboys to sensitive tradies, all take the stage with just one dream: to become the next Australian Idol.

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    E6Auditions - Day 6
    · 72m

    It's the second last day of auditions and contestants yet to sing are feeling the pressure to perform. A boy band of brothers, a rocker girl and a 16-year-old prodigy battle it out to be the next Australian Idol.

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    E7Auditions - Day 7
    · 73m

    It's the final day of auditions, and with just three golden tickets remaining, the judges' decisions will be harder than ever before. Today they need more than a 'Yes', they need a 'Hell Yes'.

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    E8Top 30 (1) Chorus Line Challenge
    · 78m

    Top 30 Week begins. Contestants face 3 epic challenges to avoid elimination & ultimately earn their place at the live shows. It all starts with the nerve-wracking & gruelling chorus line challenge.

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    E9Top 30 (2) Group Challenge
    · 81m

    It's Group Challenge Day. The contestants have teamed up in trios to work on collaborations, and while some groups work together well, others clash over creative differences.

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    E10Top 30 (3) Solo Challenge
    · 61m

    The Solo Performances are here! Singing in front of a live audience and accompanied by a live band, performers must leave a lasting impression on the judges. Failure could see them being sent home.

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    E11Top 30 (4) Solo Challenge
    · 64m

    It’s the culmination of the Top 30 week, and the last opportunity for our performers to secure a spot in the top 21. At the end of the night, 3 Australian Idol journeys will come to an end.

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    E12Top 21 (1)
    · 76m

    From thousands of hopefuls, we’re now down to the final 21. This week’s all about transformation & the judges will be scrutinizing each singer’s ability to elevate their performance to the next level.

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    E13Top 21 (2)
    · 79m

    It’s Top 21 week and the incredible performances just keep coming. In front of a live audience, the pressure is truly on. Who will transform into a superstar, and who will let the nerves get to them?

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    E14Top 21 (3)
    · 80m

    With a special appearance from Tate McRae, it’s the last of the Top 21 performances. Only 12 Idol hopefuls will continue to the next round and keep their dream alive, to be the next Australian Idol.

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    E15Top 12 Live Performance Party Anthems (1)
    · 77m

    The top 12 is here! With the pressure on more than ever, who will flourish under the bright lights of Australian Idol 2024?

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    E16Top 12 Live Performance Party Anthems (2)
    · 72m

    The top 12 heats continue. With the competition heating up, what will it take to impress the judges?

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    E17Top 12 Live Verdict
    · 64m

    The Australian Idol 2024 Top 12 continues, on a night that is sure to be filled with star-making performances.

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    E18Top 10 Live Performance - Judge's Song Contest (1)
    · 58m

    The Australian Idol 2024 hopefuls have dwindled down to the Top 10. Who will thrive and make it to the Top 8?

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    E19Top 10 Live Performance - Judge's Song Contest (2)
    · 61m

    Australian Idol's Top Ten round continues, as the singers give it their all to impress the judging panel.

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    E20Top 10 Live Verdict
    · 63m

    It's the last top ten round, and nerves are high. Who will make it to the top 8 of Australian Idol 2024?

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    E21Top 8 Live Performance - Viewers' Choice
    · 81m

    Australian Idol is now down to the top 8 singers. As the numbers go down, who will rise up and impress the judges and the public?

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    E22Top 8 Live Verdict
    · 56m

    The top 8 are about to become the top 6. Who will have their Idol dream end, and who will stay alive in the competition?

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    E23Top 6 Live Performance - Heroes & Tributes
    · 84m

    We're now down to the final six contestants. Nerves are high as the top six continue to amaze with their skills - and hope to stay in the running to become the 2024 Australian Idol.

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    E24Top 6 Live Verdict
    · 57m

    The top six are about to be halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final three spot and become the 2024 Australian Idol.

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    E25Grand Finale Live Performance - Aussie Classics
    · 83m

    It's the final three! With just one night until the 2024 Australian Idol crowned, contestants will give performances that everyone will remember.

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    E26Grand Finale Live Verdict
    · 81m

    After all the weeks of auditions, judging and singing, the 2024 Australian Idol will be crowned. Who will become Australia's next singing superstar?

Season 82023
21 episodes

After a 14-year hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Scouring across the nation for the best Aussie talent, the pressure is on to find the next Australian Idol.

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Season 72009
20 episodes

The seventh and final season of the Australian Idol series began on 9 August 2009, to determine who would succeed Season 6 winner, Wes Carr. Beginning amid controversy, judge Kyle Sandilands was replaced by Sony Music record executive, Jay Dee Springbett. It was the first season where all four final contestants were eighteen years old or younger. Stan Walker was declared the winner on 22 November 2009.

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Season 62008
35 episodes

The sixth season of Australian Idol premiered on Sunday, 24 August 2008, on Network Ten. The season finale aired live on Sunday, 23 November 2008. The winner was Wes Carr with Luke Dickens as runner-up.

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Season 52007
36 episodes

The fifth season of Australian Idol premiered on 5 August 2007 on Network Ten. It concluded on 25 November.

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Season 42006
36 episodes

The fourth season of Australian Idol first episode aired on 6 August 2006 and concluded on 26 November.

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Season 32005
53 episodes

The third season of Australian Idol debuted on 26 July 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on 16 August 2005 with three of the Final 12 contenders announced the following night on 17 August 2005. 2Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands replaced former judge Ian Dickson.

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Season 22004
37 episodes

The second season of Australian Idol debuted on 13 July 2004. Over 50,000 people throughout Australia auditioned.

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Season 12003
44 episodes

The first season of Australian Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on Network Ten for 19 weeks in the latter half of 2003. The judges were Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.

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Networks
10, Seven Network
Seasons
11 · 358 episodes
Runtime
2h 0m per episode
Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
July 27, 2003
Country
Australia
IMDB ID
tt0382400
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