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Season 1
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Season 1

July 27, 2003

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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2003
Year

Cast

Osher Günsberg
Osher Günsberg
Self - Host
James Mathison
James Mathison
Self - Host
Ian Dickson
Ian Dickson
Self - Judge
Marcia Hines
Marcia Hines
Self - Judge
Mark Holden
Mark Holden
Self - Judge

Episodes

44 episodes
Season 1
The Premiere

The Premiere

Jul 27, 20030 votes

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.

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From The Top 75 to the Top 40

From The Top 75 to the Top 40

Aug 3, 20030 votes

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.

2 guest stars
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The Top 40

The Top 40

Aug 4, 20030 votes

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'.

2 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

Aug 10, 20030 votes

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

7 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Aug 11, 20030 votes

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

8 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

Aug 17, 20030 votes

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

8 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Aug 18, 20030 votes

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.

8 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

Aug 24, 20030 votes

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

7 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Aug 25, 20030 votes

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!

7 guest stars
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The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

Aug 26, 20030 votes

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!

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Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

Aug 31, 20030 votes

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

7 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

Sep 1, 20030 votes

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.

7 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

Sep 7, 20030 votes

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.

8 guest stars
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Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

Sep 8, 20030 votes

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!

8 guest stars
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Wildcard: Judge's Choice

Wildcard: Judge's Choice

Sep 14, 20030 votes

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?

10 guest stars
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Wildcard: Live Verdict

Wildcard: Live Verdict

Sep 15, 20030 votes

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!

9 guest stars
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Performance 1:  The 70's

Performance 1: The 70's

Sep 21, 20030 votes

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

12 guest stars
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Performance 1: Verdict

Performance 1: Verdict

Sep 22, 20030 votes

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

12 guest stars
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Inside Idol #1

Inside Idol #1

Sep 25, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

Sep 28, 20030 votes

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

11 guest stars
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Performance 2: Verdict

Performance 2: Verdict

Sep 29, 20030 votes

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

11 guest stars
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Inside Idol #2

Inside Idol #2

Oct 2, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 3: Aussie Made

Performance 3: Aussie Made

Oct 5, 20030 votes

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

8 guest stars
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Performance 3: Verdict

Performance 3: Verdict

Oct 6, 20030 votes

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

8 guest stars
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Inside Idol #3

Inside Idol #3

Oct 9, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 4:  The 80's

Performance 4: The 80's

Oct 12, 20030 votes

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

6 guest stars
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Performance 4: Verdict

Performance 4: Verdict

Oct 13, 20030 votes

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

6 guest stars
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Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal

Oct 14, 20030 votes

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

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Inside Idol #4

Inside Idol #4

Oct 16, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 5: R&B/Soul

Performance 5: R&B/Soul

Oct 19, 20030 votes

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.

5 guest stars
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Performance 5: Verdict

Performance 5: Verdict

Oct 20, 20030 votes

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

5 guest stars
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Inside Idol #5

Inside Idol #5

Oct 23, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 6:  Big Band

Performance 6: Big Band

Oct 26, 20030 votes

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

4 guest stars
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Performance 6: Verdict

Performance 6: Verdict

Oct 27, 20030 votes

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!

4 guest stars
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Inside Idol #6

Inside Idol #6

Oct 30, 20030 votes

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.

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Performance 7:  The 60's

Performance 7: The 60's

Nov 2, 20030 votes

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

3 guest stars
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Performance 7: Verdcict

Performance 7: Verdcict

Nov 3, 20030 votes

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?

3 guest stars
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Inside Idol #7

Inside Idol #7

Nov 6, 20030 votes

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

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Performance 8: Contestants Choice

Performance 8: Contestants Choice

Nov 9, 20030 votes

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

2 guest stars
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Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

Nov 10, 20030 votes

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!

2 guest stars
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Live Performance 8:  Contestants Choice (Encore)

Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

Nov 13, 20030 votes

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'.

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Showdown Tour

Showdown Tour

Nov 16, 20030 votes

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

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Grand Finale

Grand Finale

Nov 19, 20030 votes

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!

18 guest stars
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The Winner's Journey

The Winner's Journey

Nov 23, 20030 votes

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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