Australian Idol

Season 3

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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.

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53 Episodes

  • Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart
    E1
    Audition 1: Brisbane/HobartAustralian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!
  • Audition 2: Melbourne
    E2
    Audition 2: MelbourneAuditions 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.
  • Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide
    E3
    Audition 3: Perth/AdelaideThe judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.
  • Audition 4: Sydney
    E4
    Audition 4: SydneyThe weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.
  • From 150 to 78
    E5
    From 150 to 78In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.
  • Top 30
    E6
    Top 30Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.
  • Inside Idol 1
    E7
    Inside Idol 1Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.
  • Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
    E8
    Semi Finals: Group 1 PerformThe first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.
  • Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
    E9
    Semi Finals: Group 1 VerdictAustralia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.
  • Inside Idol 2
    E10
    Inside Idol 2Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.
  • Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
    E11
    Semi Finals: Group 2 PerformThe second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.
  • Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
    E12
    Semi Finals: Group 2 VerdictTonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.
  • Inside Idol 3
    E13
    Inside Idol 3Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.
  • Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
    E14
    Semi Finals: Group 3 PerformThe last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.
  • Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
    E15
    Semi Finals: Group 3 VerdictThe singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.
  • Inside Idol 4
    E16
    Inside Idol 4The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.
  • Wild Card: Performance
    E17
    Wild Card: PerformanceThe wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.
  • Wild Card: Verdict
    E18
    Wild Card: VerdictThe last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.
  • Inside Idol 5
    E19
    Inside Idol 5Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!
  • The Final 13: Australian Made
    E20
    The Final 13: Australian MadeThe finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.
  • The Final 13: Verdict
    E21
    The Final 13: VerdictThe votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.
  • Inside Idol 6
    E22
    Inside Idol 6Leah 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.
  • The Final 11: The 60s
    E23
    The Final 11: The 60sThis week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.
  • The Finals 11: Verdict
    E24
    The Finals 11: VerdictThe Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them will have to go home.
  • Inside Idol 7
    E25
    Inside Idol 7Once 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.
  • The Final 10: Rock Supergroup
    E26
    The Final 10: Rock SupergroupThe Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.
  • The Final 10: Verdict
    E27
    The Final 10: VerdictThe group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.
  • Inside Idol 8
    E28
    Inside Idol 8Leah 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.
  • The Final 9: Contestant's Choice
    E29
    The Final 9: Contestant's ChoiceThe remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week's destiny-deciding performance.
  • The Final 9: Verdict
    E30
    The Final 9: VerdictRicki-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.
  • Inside Idol 9
    E31
    Inside Idol 9Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.
  • The Final 8: Big Band
    E32
    The Final 8: Big BandThe remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.
  • The Final 8: Verdict
    E33
    The Final 8: VerdictThe Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is voted off.
  • Inside Idol 10
    E34
    Inside Idol 10The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.
  • The Final 7: The 80s
    E35
    The Final 7: The 80sThe Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
  • The Final 7: The 80s
    E36
    The Final 7: The 80sThe Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
  • The Final 7: Verdict
    E37
    The Final 7: VerdictAfter a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.
  • Inside Idol 11
    E38
    Inside Idol 11Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.
  • Up Close and Personal: The Top 6
    E39
    Up Close and Personal: The Top 6Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.
  • The Final 6: Motown
    E40
    The Final 6: MotownThe finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.
  • The Final 6: Verdict
    E41
    The Final 6: VerdictDavid Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".
  • Inside Idol 12
    E42
    Inside Idol 12Leah 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.
  • The Final 5: The 70s
    E43
    The Final 5: The 70sWhich two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?
  • The Final 5: Verdict
    E44
    The Final 5: VerdictThe top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.
  • Inside Idol 13
    E45
    Inside Idol 13Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.
  • The Final 4: Elvis
    E46
    The Final 4: ElvisThe final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.
  • The Final 4: Verdict
    E47
    The Final 4: VerdictEach 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.
  • Inside Idol 14
    E48
    Inside Idol 14The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what it takes to be stars.
  • The Final 3: Number One Hits
    E49
    The Final 3: Number One HitsThis week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.
  • The Final 3: Verdict
    E50
    The Final 3: VerdictThe 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.
  • Inside Idol 15
    E51
    Inside Idol 15Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Idol winner, Casey Donovan.
  • The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single
    E52
    The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's SingleIt's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.
  • The Finale
    E53
    The FinaleFormer Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!

Cast of Season 3

  • Osher GünsbergSelf - Host
  • James MathisonSelf - Host
  • Marcia HinesSelf - Judge
  • Mark HoldenSelf - Judge
  • Kyle SandilandsSelf - Judge

 

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