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Australian Idol Season 3

July. 26,2005

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Australian Idol

Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.

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Australian Idol

2003 / NR

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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Australian Idol Season 3 Full Episode Guide

Episode 53 - The Finale

First Aired: November. 21,2005

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

Episode 52 - The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single

First Aired: November. 20,2005

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

Episode 51 - Inside Idol 15

First Aired: November. 17,2005

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

Episode 50 - The Final 3: Verdict

First Aired: November. 14,2005

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 49 - The Final 3: Number One Hits

First Aired: November. 13,2005

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

Episode 48 - Inside Idol 14

First Aired: November. 10,2005

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 47 - The Final 4: Verdict

First Aired: November. 07,2005

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 46 - The Final 4: Elvis

First Aired: November. 06,2005

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

Episode 45 - Inside Idol 13

First Aired: November. 03,2005

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

Episode 44 - The Final 5: Verdict

First Aired: October. 31,2005

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

Episode 43 - The Final 5: The 70s

First Aired: October. 30,2005

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

Episode 42 - Inside Idol 12

First Aired: October. 27,2005

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 41 - The Final 6: Verdict

First Aired: October. 24,2005

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

Episode 40 - The Final 6: Motown

First Aired: October. 23,2005

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

Episode 39 - Up Close and Personal: The Top 6

First Aired: October. 21,2005

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

Episode 38 - Inside Idol 11

First Aired: October. 20,2005

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

Episode 37 - The Final 7: Verdict

First Aired: October. 17,2005

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

Episode 36 - The Final 7: The 80s

First Aired: October. 16,2005

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

Episode 35 - The Final 7: The 80s

First Aired: October. 16,2005

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

Episode 34 - Inside Idol 10

First Aired: October. 13,2005

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

Episode 33 - The Final 8: Verdict

First Aired: October. 10,2005

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

Episode 32 - The Final 8: Big Band

First Aired: October. 09,2005

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

Episode 31 - Inside Idol 9

First Aired: October. 06,2005

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

Episode 30 - The Final 9: Verdict

First Aired: October. 03,2005

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 29 - The Final 9: Contestant's Choice

First Aired: October. 02,2005

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

Episode 28 - Inside Idol 8

First Aired: September. 29,2005

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 27 - The Final 10: Verdict

First Aired: September. 26,2005

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

Episode 26 - The Final 10: Rock Supergroup

First Aired: September. 25,2005

The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.

Episode 25 - Inside Idol 7

First Aired: September. 22,2005

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 24 - The Finals 11: Verdict

First Aired: September. 19,2005

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

Episode 23 - The Final 11: The 60s

First Aired: September. 18,2005

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

Episode 22 - Inside Idol 6

First Aired: September. 15,2005

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 21 - The Final 13: Verdict

First Aired: September. 12,2005

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

Episode 20 - The Final 13: Australian Made

First Aired: September. 11,2005

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

Episode 19 - Inside Idol 5

First Aired: September. 08,2005

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

Episode 18 - Wild Card: Verdict

First Aired: September. 05,2005

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

Episode 17 - Wild Card: Performance

First Aired: September. 04,2005

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

Episode 16 - Inside Idol 4

First Aired: September. 01,2005

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

Episode 15 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

First Aired: August. 29,2005

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

Episode 14 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

First Aired: August. 28,2005

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

Episode 13 - Inside Idol 3

First Aired: August. 25,2005

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

Episode 12 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

First Aired: August. 22,2005

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

Episode 11 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

First Aired: August. 21,2005

The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.

Episode 10 - Inside Idol 2

First Aired: August. 18,2005

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

Episode 9 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

First Aired: August. 17,2005

Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.

Episode 8 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

First Aired: August. 16,2005

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

Episode 7 - Inside Idol 1

First Aired: August. 11,2005

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

Episode 6 - Top 30

First Aired: August. 10,2005

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

Episode 5 - From 150 to 78

First Aired: August. 09,2005

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 4 - Audition 4: Sydney

First Aired: August. 03,2005

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

Episode 3 - Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide

First Aired: August. 02,2005

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

Episode 2 - Audition 2: Melbourne

First Aired: July. 27,2005

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 1 - Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart

First Aired: July. 26,2005

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

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