Season 1
(2003)
Overview
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.
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Host
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
Episodes
The Premiere 0.0
July 27, 2003
In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko in major cities arou…
From The Top 75 to the Top 40 0.0
August 3, 2003
The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their groups a dedicated song.…
The Top 40 0.0
August 4, 2003
Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, the public will begin…
Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform 0.0
August 10, 2003
The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!
Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict 0.0
August 11, 2003
We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!
Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform 0.0
August 17, 2003
The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?
Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict 0.0
August 18, 2003
The top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by the Australian public…
Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform 0.0
August 24, 2003
The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.
Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict 0.0
August 25, 2003
Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ryan and Jennifer hav…
The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly 0.0
August 26, 2003
Today you meet some of the interesting, strange and just plain bad, auditions in this one-off special showcasing some f…
Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform 0.0
August 31, 2003
It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!
Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict 0.0
September 1, 2003
The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight performers (Mary, Michell…
Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform 0.0
September 7, 2003
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…
Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict 0.0
September 8, 2003
Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either Alex, Anton, Ben, M…
Wildcard: Judge's Choice 0.0
September 14, 2003
The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two people will be selec…
Wildcard: Live Verdict 0.0
September 15, 2003
Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions left in the finals…
Performance 1: The 70's 0.0
September 21, 2003
Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!
Performance 1: Verdict 0.0
September 22, 2003
Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.
Inside Idol #1 0.0
September 25, 2003
Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.
Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones 0.0
September 28, 2003
Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!
Performance 2: Verdict 0.0
September 29, 2003
Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!
Inside Idol #2 0.0
October 2, 2003
This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.
Performance 3: Aussie Made 0.0
October 5, 2003
Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?
Performance 3: Verdict 0.0
October 6, 2003
Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?
Inside Idol #3 0.0
October 9, 2003
What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scen…
Performance 4: The 80's 0.0
October 12, 2003
Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!
Performance 4: Verdict 0.0
October 13, 2003
Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!
Up Close & Personal 0.0
October 14, 2003
Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a s…
Inside Idol #4 0.0
October 16, 2003
Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.
Performance 5: R&B/Soul 0.0
October 19, 2003
The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star, international R&B…
Performance 5: Verdict 0.0
October 20, 2003
Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!
Inside Idol #5 0.0
October 23, 2003
Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.
Performance 6: Big Band 0.0
October 26, 2003
How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?
Performance 6: Verdict 0.0
October 27, 2003
Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving…
Inside Idol #6 0.0
October 30, 2003
Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competition, picking songs …
Performance 7: The 60's 0.0
November 2, 2003
Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!
Performance 7: Verdcict 0.0
November 3, 2003
Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is the last night for…
Inside Idol #7 0.0
November 6, 2003
Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.
Performance 8: Contestants Choice 0.0
November 9, 2003
As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without com…
Quentin Crashes Australian Idol 0.0
November 10, 2003
This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australian Idol contestant! …
Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore) 0.0
November 13, 2003
If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing of Shannon and Guy…
Showdown Tour 0.0
November 16, 2003
Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!
Grand Finale 0.0
November 19, 2003
It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Idol!!! Who will it be…
The Winner's Journey 0.0
November 23, 2003
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!