Australian Idol Season 1

(2003) July - November | # of Episodes : 44

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Seasons: 10

Total Episodes: 332

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Networks: Network Ten , Seven Network

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: Jul 27, 2003

Recent Air Date: Mar 24, 2025

Run Time: m

In Production: Yes

Original Language: English

Age Rating: NR

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Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Osher Günsberg

Self - Host

Age : 51 | Popularity : 11%

James Mathison

Self - Host

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Ian Dickson

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Marcia Hines

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Mark Holden

Self - Judge

Age : 71 | Popularity : 8%

Episodes

Episode 1

27 July 2003 - The Premiere

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.

Episode 2

03 August 2003 - From The Top 75 to the Top 40

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.

Episode 3

04 August 2003 - The Top 40

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'.

Episode 4

10 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

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

Episode 5

11 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

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

Episode 6

17 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

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

Episode 7

18 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

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.

Episode 8

24 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

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

Episode 9

25 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

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!

Episode 10

26 August 2003 - The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

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!

Episode 11

31 August 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

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

Episode 12

01 September 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

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.

Episode 13

07 September 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

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.

Episode 14

08 September 2003 - Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

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!

Episode 15

14 September 2003 - Wildcard: Judge's Choice

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?

Episode 16

15 September 2003 - Wildcard: Live Verdict

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!

Episode 17

21 September 2003 - Performance 1: The 70's

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

Episode 18

22 September 2003 - Performance 1: Verdict

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

Episode 19

25 September 2003 - Inside Idol #1

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

Episode 20

28 September 2003 - Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

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

Episode 21

29 September 2003 - Performance 2: Verdict

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

Episode 22

02 October 2003 - Inside Idol #2

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

Episode 23

05 October 2003 - Performance 3: Aussie Made

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

Episode 24

06 October 2003 - Performance 3: Verdict

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

Episode 25

09 October 2003 - Inside Idol #3

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

Episode 26

12 October 2003 - Performance 4: The 80's

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

Episode 27

13 October 2003 - Performance 4: Verdict

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

Episode 28

14 October 2003 - Up Close & Personal

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

Episode 29

16 October 2003 - Inside Idol #4

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

Episode 30

19 October 2003 - Performance 5: R&B/Soul

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.

Episode 31

20 October 2003 - Performance 5: Verdict

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

Episode 32

23 October 2003 - Inside Idol #5

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

Episode 33

26 October 2003 - Performance 6: Big Band

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

Episode 34

27 October 2003 - Performance 6: Verdict

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!

Episode 35

30 October 2003 - Inside Idol #6

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.

Episode 36

02 November 2003 - Performance 7: The 60's

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

Episode 37

03 November 2003 - Performance 7: Verdcict

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?

Episode 38

06 November 2003 - Inside Idol #7

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

Episode 39

09 November 2003 - Performance 8: Contestants Choice

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

Episode 40

10 November 2003 - Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

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!

Episode 41

13 November 2003 - Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

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'.

Episode 42

16 November 2003 - Showdown Tour

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

Episode 43

19 November 2003 - Grand Finale

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!

Episode 44

23 November 2003 - The Winner's Journey

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!

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