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 8
2023
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.
01. Auditions #1
2023-01-30
After a long hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Thousands line the streets of Australia’s major cities hoping for a chance to prove they have what it takes to be the next Idol.
02. Auditions #2
2023-01-31
With thousands of people auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain; a pass to the next round and a step closer to winning Australian Idol 2023.
03. Auditions #3
2023-02-01
The competition rolls on. Who will triumph, and who will miss out on a chance to win Australian Idol 2023
04. Auditions #4
2023-02-05
As space in the top 50 dwindles across the country, idol hopefuls do whatever it takes to secure their spot. Who will impress the judges enough to be handed the golden ticket?
05. Auditions #5
2023-02-06
The auditions continue! Which Idol hopefuls will be one step closer to their dreams, and which will miss their chance?
06. Auditions #6
2023-02-07
As tensions continue to build, a new set of singers perform for their lives for the chance to become the new Australian Idol.
07. Auditions #7
2023-02-12
It's the final lot of auditions. Who will get through to the top 50?
08. Top 50 (1)
2023-02-13
The Australian Idol Top 50 is here! Who will impress the judges and prove they have what it takes to progress?
09. Top 50 (2)
2023-02-14
The Top 50 continues, as contestants give their all to wow the judges.
10. Top 24 (1)
2023-02-19
We're now down to the final 24 contestants! Who will continue to triumph, as everyone sings for their place in the competition?
11. Top 24 (2)
2023-02-20
The top 24 continues. Who among the contestants will impress with their singing prowess?
12. Top 24 (3)
2023-02-21
The top 24 round is almost over, but there are still some surprises in store before live performances begin.
13. Top 12 Performance Show
2023-02-26
The Live Performance shows are here!
14. Live Results Show
2023-02-27
The results are in! Which contestants will progress, and which ones will miss out on their dream of becoming the next Australian Idol?
15. Top 10 Live Performance Show
2023-03-04
The Top 10 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 8?
16. Live Results Show 2
2023-03-05
Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 8. Special Guest performance by Adam Lambert.
17. Top 8 Live Performance Show
2023-03-10
Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?
18. Live Results Show 3
2023-03-09
The Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.
19. Top 6 Live Performance Show
2023-03-17
The Top 6 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 3?
20. Live Results Show 4
2023-03-18
Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 3. Special Guest performance live on the idol stage.
21. Grand Finale
2023-03-24
The Top 3 perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.
