Australian Idol Season 3

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Osher Günsberg

Self - Host

Age : 50 | Popularity : 11%

James Mathison

Self - Host

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Marcia Hines

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Mark Holden

Self - Judge

Age : 70 | Popularity : 8%

Kyle Sandilands

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Episodes

Episode 1

26 July 2005 - Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart

Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!

Episode 2

27 July 2005 - Audition 2: Melbourne

Auditions move to chilly Melbourne where more of Australia\\\'s talented, and not-so-talented, turn up for a chance to warm up to the judges.

Episode 3

02 August 2005 - Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide

The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.

Episode 4

03 August 2005 - Audition 4: Sydney

The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.

Episode 5

09 August 2005 - From 150 to 78

In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.

Episode 6

10 August 2005 - Top 30

Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.

Episode 7

11 August 2005 - Inside Idol 1

Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.

Episode 8

16 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.

Episode 9

17 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.

Episode 10

18 August 2005 - Inside Idol 2

Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.

Episode 11

21 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.

Episode 12

22 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.

Episode 13

25 August 2005 - Inside Idol 3

Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.

Episode 14

28 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.

Episode 15

29 August 2005 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.

Episode 16

01 September 2005 - Inside Idol 4

The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.

Episode 17

04 September 2005 - Wild Card: Performance

The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.

Episode 18

05 September 2005 - Wild Card: Verdict

The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.

Episode 19

08 September 2005 - Inside Idol 5

Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!

Episode 20

11 September 2005 - The Final 13: Australian Made

The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.

Episode 21

12 September 2005 - The Final 13: Verdict

The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.

Episode 22

15 September 2005 - Inside Idol 6

Leah McLeod gives us the scoop from backstage at the first Finals performance. She also catches up with the remaining 11 as they prepare for next week\\\'s competition.

Episode 23

18 September 2005 - The Final 11: The 60s

This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.

Episode 24

19 September 2005 - The Finals 11: Verdict

The Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them will have to go home.

Episode 25

22 September 2005 - Inside Idol 7

Once again Leah has all the backstage drama, and she also travels with the group to Melbourne where they perform for a huge group of Idol fans.

Episode 26

25 September 2005 - The Final 10: Rock Supergroup

The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.

Episode 27

26 September 2005 - The Final 10: Verdict

The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.

Episode 28

29 September 2005 - Inside Idol 8

Leah McLeod gets the low-down on the personal relationships developing on Idol, and of course, she has the backstage perspective from this week's performances.

Episode 29

02 October 2005 - The Final 9: Contestant's Choice

The remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week's destiny-deciding performance.

Episode 30

03 October 2005 - The Final 9: Verdict

Ricki-Lee Coulter, a finalist from last season, does a special performance. The nine finalists for this year perform a group song and wait to hear what Australia has decided.

Episode 31

06 October 2005 - Inside Idol 9

Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.

Episode 32

09 October 2005 - The Final 8: Big Band

The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.

Episode 33

10 October 2005 - The Final 8: Verdict

The Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is voted off.

Episode 34

13 October 2005 - Inside Idol 10

The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.

Episode 35

16 October 2005 - The Final 7: The 80s

The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

Episode 36

16 October 2005 - The Final 7: The 80s

The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

Episode 37

17 October 2005 - The Final 7: Verdict

After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.

Episode 38

20 October 2005 - Inside Idol 11

Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.

Episode 39

21 October 2005 - Up Close and Personal: The Top 6

Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.

Episode 40

23 October 2005 - The Final 6: Motown

The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.

Episode 41

24 October 2005 - The Final 6: Verdict

David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".

Episode 42

27 October 2005 - Inside Idol 12

Leah McLeod follows the Idols this week leading up to their performances, the trip to the Arias, and she gets the story behind Anne's heartfelt tribute.

Episode 43

30 October 2005 - The Final 5: The 70s

Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?

Episode 44

31 October 2005 - The Final 5: Verdict

The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.

Episode 45

03 November 2005 - Inside Idol 13

Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.

Episode 46

06 November 2005 - The Final 4: Elvis

The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.

Episode 47

07 November 2005 - The Final 4: Verdict

Each week, it gets harder and harder to say goodbye to one of our performers, but after a group performance of "Suspicious Minds", someone has to go.

Episode 48

10 November 2005 - Inside Idol 14

The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what it takes to be stars.

Episode 49

13 November 2005 - The Final 3: Number One Hits

This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.

Episode 50

14 November 2005 - The Final 3: Verdict

The remaining three perform a rendition of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" before finding out who is going to be performing at the Opera House.

Episode 51

17 November 2005 - Inside Idol 15

Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Idol winner, Casey Donovan.

Episode 52

20 November 2005 - The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single

It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.

Episode 53

21 November 2005 - The Finale

Former Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!

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