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Press Release: Idol Rocks Ratings
Mon 25 August 2008
Idol Rocks Ratings
By Network Ten
Aug 25, 2008 - 10:06:07 AM

Australian Idol returned last night for its sixth season to a peak audience of 1.8 million.
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News Article: Seven warns Nine it will be tough to follow in 2012
Mon 25 August 2008
Seven warns Nine it will be tough to follow in 2012
25th August 2008, 14:00 WST

The Beijing Olympics television coverage may have been criticised by many viewers, but record audiences still tuned in.
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News Article: Australian Idol determined not to fail
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol determined not to fail
August 22, 2008 - 8:32AM

Australian Idol is toughening up, with producers and judges determined not to let the TV singing show fail like its stablemate Big Brother did.
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Press Release: Australian Idol announces world-first format change
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol announces world-first format change
Network Ten
Aug 21, 2008

Monday's verdict program to allow bottom three Idols second chance to perform and viewers' second chance to vote
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News Article: Australian Idol and Dancing With the Stars go to war
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol and Dancing With the Stars go to war
Garry Williams
August 24, 2008 12:00am

CHANNEL 10's Australian Idol returns to our screens tonight, but after only a week's honeymoon it crashes head-on into Seven's Dancing with the Stars.
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News Article: Australian Idol goes toe-to-toe with Dancing with the Stars
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol goes toe-to-toe with Dancing with the Stars
By Siobhan Duck and Darren Devlyn August 22, 2008 06:05am

THE TV ratings war is about to get brutal with Channel 7 pitting Dancing with the Stars against 60 Minutes and Australian Idol.
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News Article: Australian Idol rings in changes with SMS sing-off
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol rings in changes with SMS sing-off
By staff writers and wires August 21, 2008 09:19am

THOSE Monday night eliminations on Australian Idol just got a little more drawn out, with producers giving the bottom three performers one last chance to save themselves in the competition.
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News Article: A stitch in time saves Ten
Sat 23 August 2008
A stitch in time saves Ten
Michael Idato
August 18, 2008

Australian Idol is middle-aged in television terms, entering its sixth season without that valuable element of surprise. "Coming into the sixth year you deal with the fact that you're a known entity," says executive producer Carl Fennessy. "The audience know the talent will change from year to year [but] the format is known to them."
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News Article: Vile Kyle? Not this guy
Sat 23 August 2008
Vile Kyle? Not this guy
August 21, 2008

Kyle Sandilands isn't all that nasty, he tells Jim Schembri.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter to co-host Australian Idol
Sat 23 August 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter to co-host Australian Idol
Sarah Nicholson
August 20, 2008 12:00am

RICKI-LEE Coulter might have finished seventh in her Australian Idol competition, but the Gold Coast girl says she wouldn't change a thing if she had a chance to do it all again.
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News Article: Worshipping Idol?
Sat 23 August 2008
Worshipping Idol?
20th August 2008, 8:30 WST
BEN O’SHEA

Falling ratings, loss of sponsors and religious conspiracies have raised serious questions about the sixth season of Australian Idol but it all boils down to the one that has plagued the franchise from Day 1 — credibility.


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News Article: Ian Dicko Dickson sorry for Australian Idol ex-judge Mark Holden
Sat 23 August 2008
Ian Dicko Dickson sorry for Australian Idol ex-judge Mark Holden
August 20, 2008 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian Dickson is sorry for the comments he made about axed Mark Holden, but he explains they are both players in a game of musical chairs.
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News Article: Marcia Hines to maul talent
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia Hines to maul talent
Fiona Byrne
August 17, 2008 12:00am

THE DANCING With The Stars judging panel has had a surprise shake-up, with Paul Mercurio dumped.
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News Article: Marcia told to change her tune
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia told to change her tune
August 15, 2008 10:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Marcia "the mother judge" Hines has been told to replace her signature terms of endearment with a much harder edge in another attempt to revitalise the show's waning format.
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News Article: Australian Idol: Marcia Hines goes from vivacious to vicious
Sat 23 August 2008
Australian Idol: Marcia Hines goes from vivacious to vicious
15/08/2008 3:24:00 PM. | Jesse Perez

With the upcoming series of Australian Idol looking to include some pretty major overhauls, it seems Marcia Hines’s attitude has also undergone renovations.
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News Article: Marcia Hines toughens up on Australian Idol
Sat 23 August 2008
Marcia Hines toughens up on Australian Idol
August 14, 2008 06:13am

Toughening up ... Marcia Hines gets mean on the new season of Australian Idol.
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News Article: Will Beyonce touchdown on Australian Idol?
Sat 23 August 2008
Will Beyonce touchdown on Australian Idol?
13/08/2008 12:36:00 PM. | Annika Burgess

Beyonce Knowles is rumoured to be appearing in this year’s finale of Australian Idol, as producers call upon international superstars to help revamp the show.
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News Article: In praise of reality
Sat 23 August 2008
In praise of reality
August 10, 2008

Reality shows equal dross, right? Wrong, says Melinda Houston. Television's least respected genre offers far more than the car-crash factor.
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News Article: Meryl shines for our Idol
Sat 31 May 2008
Meryl shines for our Idol
By Sydney Confidential May 30, 2008 10:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol has turned international, with aspiring singers leaving their roots behind in the hope of cracking the fickle music industry in Oz.
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News Article: Mark is holdin' out on the details
Sat 31 May 2008
Mark is holdin' out on the details
Elicia Murray and Josephine Tovey
May 30, 2008

THE MAN most famous for handing out touchdowns and gibberish put-downs such as "that didn't shizzle my frizzle", Mark Holden, may be returning to our screens soon.
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News Article: Ricki-Lee Coulter returns to Australian Idol gang
Sat 31 May 2008
Ricki-Lee Coulter returns to Australian Idol gang
From Sydney Confidential May 29, 2008 11:00pm

RIKKI-Lee Coulter is to return to the show that launched her career - but this time she will be asking the questions, joining Australian Idol as the third host.
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News Article: Ex-pats raid Australian Idol in Britain
Fri 25 April 2008
Ex-pats raid Australian Idol in Britain
FROM SYDNEY CONFIDENTIAL APRIL 25, 2008 03:54AM

FORGET Michael Johns, six Aussie ex-pats are preparing to pack their bags for glory, after
impressing the all-star judging panel at the London auditions of Australian Idol.


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News Article: Dicko bags Holden
Sat 12 April 2008
Dicko bags Holden
Updated: 05:32, Sunday April 13, 2008

Idol judge Ian (Dicko) Dickson says Mark Holden made his life a misery on Australian Idol and he's glad the former carnation-toting pop star was voted off.
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News Article: Is Australian Idol judge Tina Arena a reality hypocrite?
Sat 12 April 2008
Is Australian Idol judge Tina Arena a reality hypocrite?
From Sydney Confidential April 11, 2008 02:28am

JUST a year ago she claimed reality talent shows were "exploiting" and "prostituting" young performers, but Tina Arena has changed her tune after signing on as an Australian Idol judge.
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News Article: Kyle likes Mark after all
Sat 12 April 2008
Kyle likes Mark after all
April 10, 2008 10:00pm

SHOCK jock Kyle Sandilands may have had the claws out for Rove McManus this week, but the 2DayFM voice was awarding dumped Australian Idol judge Mark Holden touchdowns.
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News Article: Australian Idol's LA auditions canned already
Sat 12 April 2008
Australian Idol's LA auditions canned already
April 10, 2008 12:39pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Los Angeles auditions have been canned after judge Kyle Sandilands pulled out due to scheduling problems.
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Australian Idol 2008 Audition
Tue 01 April 2008
Network Ten and FremantleMedia Australia today announced the Australian Idol 2008 Audition dates including an exciting new development – for the first time in Australian Idol history the audition trail will now extend to include London & LA!
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Australian Idol focuses on London auditions
Tue 01 April 2008
Australian Idol focuses on London auditions
Thursday, 27 March 2008 18:05

Intense tour schedule results in LA Auditions postponement
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Discovering Australian Talent
Tue 01 April 2008
Discovering Australian Talent
Friday, 14 March 2008 18:44

Idol goes global- auditions announced for 2008
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Australian Idol Audition Dates
Tue 01 April 2008
Australian Idol Audition Dates
Tuesday, 4 March 2008 18:09

Australian Idol Auditions 2008: Venues and Dates
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News Article: Don't drive Holden off Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Don't drive Holden off Idol
By Stephen Downie
March 07, 2008 12:00am

THE Holden car is an Australian icon. Mark Holden - entertainer, producer and former Australian Idol judge - apparently is not.
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News Article: Holden to tell on Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Holden to tell on Idol
March 07, 2008 12:00am

AXED Australian Idol judge Mark Holden has written a potentially explosive tell-all about his "difficult" last year on the show.
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News Article: Idol open to Aussie expats in London, LA
Tue 01 April 2008
Idol open to Aussie expats in London, LA
Article from: AAP
March 17, 2008 11:32am

Australian Idol will hold auditions for expats in Los Angeles and London this year.
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News Article: Idol Holden gets in gear and quits show
Tue 01 April 2008
Idol Holden gets in gear and quits show
Elicia Murray
March 4, 2008

Australian Idol judge Mark Holden has quit the show, citing a desire to focus on acting, radio and documentary production.
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Mark Holden Leaves Idol
Tue 01 April 2008
Mark Holden today announced his decision to leave the judging panel of Australian Idol after discussions this week highlighted his desire to focus on acting, radio and documentary production.
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News Article: Australian Idol finale peaks at 1.78m viewers
Mon 26 November 2007
Australian Idol finale peaks at 1.78m viewers

A peak audience of 1.78 million watched the 2007 Australian Idol finale last night.
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News Article: Rejoicing as Melbourne singer claims Idol crown
Sun 25 November 2007
Rejoicing as Melbourne singer claims Idol crown
Chris Evans and Patrick Donovan
November 26, 2007

AFTER a 12-week journey and a drawn-out three-hour build-up to the final, it was show time: Nat, the down-to-earth, piano-playing part-time waitress from Vermont South versus Matt, the skateboarding, guitar-playing metrosexual from Sydney.
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News Article: The night belongs to Natalie
Sun 25 November 2007
The night belongs to Natalie
Emily Dunn & Louise Schwartzkoff
November 26, 2007

The competition was upstaged by this week's other election, but this did nothing to dampen Natalie Gauci's elation as she was crowned the new Australian Idol at the Sydney Opera house last night.
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Furious Canberra viewers left in the dark
Sun 25 November 2007
Canberra viewers of Australian Idol were left in the dark about the winner of the fifth series after major transmission problems in the region interrupted the telecast.
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News Article: Natalie Gauci wins Australian Idol
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie Gauci wins Australian Idol
By Garth Montgomery
November 25, 2007 10:29pm

MELBOURNE'S Natalie Gauci might have won Australian Idol but Channel Ten lost in the live coverage stakes as it's biggest night of the year was marred by repeated outages that infuriated fans.

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News Article: Idol:The final verdict!
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol:The final verdict!
10:32p.m. 25 November 2007

In a weekend of big decision making, Australians voted once again and decided that Natalie Gauci is without a doubt the 2007 Australian Idol!
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News Article: Idol’s Over, But Psycho Drama Continues
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol’s Over, But Psycho Drama Continues
Tim Brunero

The final episode of Australian Idol 2007 rolled off the production line tonight with the underdog, 26-year-old Natalie Gauci taking out the crown.
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News Article: Natalie Gauci wins Idol 2007
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie Gauci wins Idol 2007
By Alyssa Braithwaite
November 25, 2007 10:25pm

MELBOURNE songstress Natalie Gauci has pulled off a come-from-behind win to be named the 2007 Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idol finalists arrive at Opera House
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol finalists arrive at Opera House
November 25, 2007 09:36pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol finalists Natalie Gauci and Matt Corby have arrived at Sydney's Opera House less than two hours before one of the pair is named winner of popular television competition.
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News Article: Idol stars melt red carpet
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol stars melt red carpet
By Alyssa Braithwaite
November 25, 2007 08:25pm

A CROWD of thousands braved the sweltering afternoon sun while the stars did their best not to melt away on a red hot carpet at the Australian Idol grand final.
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News Article: Crowd gathering at Opera House for Australian Idol final
Sun 25 November 2007
Crowd gathering at Opera House for Australian Idol final
November 25, 2007 - 5:30PM

A crowd of thousands is gathering at the Sydney Opera House this afternoon to witness the result of the other big vote of the weekend - the Australian Idol grand final.
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News Article: It's the final countdown
Sun 25 November 2007
It's the final countdown
November 25, 2007

With the election over, it's time to turn our attention to two truly gripping campaigns, writes Melinda Houston.
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News Article: Australian Idols' time to shine
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idols' time to shine
Guy Davis
25Nov07

Weeks of gruelling tests come to an end tomorrow night when Matt Corby and NatalieGauci vie for the ultimate touchdown in the Australian Idol final as GUY DAVIS reports
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News Article: Idols prepare for Opera House showdown
Sun 25 November 2007
Idols prepare for Opera House showdown
November 25, 2007 03:43am

IN the nation's other huge vote this weekend, the Australian Idol final tonight will draw an estimated two million viewers.
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News Article: Idol contenders all smiles before showdown
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol contenders all smiles before showdown
November 25, 2007

Outspoken teenager Matt Corby is determined not to buckle under the pressure of being favourite for tonight's Australian Idol showdown at Sydney Opera House.
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News Article: Australian Idol winner to be decided tonight
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idol winner to be decided tonight
By Jonathon Moran
November 25, 2007 12:00am

AFTER months of tears, tantrums and some stand-out performances, the nation will finally pick the winner of this year's Australian Idol tonight.
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News Article: Australian Idol - Grand Final
Sun 25 November 2007
Australian Idol - Grand Final
Lenny Ann Low, reviewer
November 25, 2007

And so the musical sausage factory prepares to squeeze out another spiceless chorizo.
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News Article: Idol Matt reduced to tears
Sun 25 November 2007
Idol Matt reduced to tears
November 24, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol finalist Matt Corby was reduced to tears yesterday after he was slammed by judge Mark Holden on the eve of the program's grand final spectacular.
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News Article: Natalie wins over judge Mark
Sun 25 November 2007
Natalie wins over judge Mark
Justin Lloyd
November 24, 2007 08:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Mark Holden has described Matt Corby as the biggest potential star the show has produced but, for now, has thrown his support behind Natalie Gauci.
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News Article: Cast your votes in '07
Sun 25 November 2007
Cast your votes in '07
Georgia Waters | November 24, 2007

For some Australians, the Nat vs Matt competition is much hotter than a little tussle between a prime minister and some guy called Rudd.
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News Article: Credibility is Australian Idol's battle
Sun 25 November 2007
Credibility is Australian Idol's battle
Luke Dennehy
November 24, 2007 12:00am

THE original Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, has told how he struggled for respect in the industry after winning the show in 2003.
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News Article: Double take for X Factor Emma
Sun 25 November 2007
Double take for X Factor Emma
November 24, 2007 12:00am

EMMA Deans did a massive double take when she heard Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci performing the 2007 Australian Idol winner's single Here I Am.
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News Article: Idol finalist 'a spoilt kid'
Fri 23 November 2007
Idol finalist 'a spoilt kid'
November 23, 2007 12:00am

JUDGE Mark Holden has thrown his support behind Melbourne's Natalie Gauci to win the Australian Idol final, describing Matt Corby as a spoilt kid after last Sunday night's performance.
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News Article: Australian Idol contestant Matt Corby in demand
Fri 23 November 2007
Australian Idol contestant Matt Corby in demand
November 20, 2007 12:00am

HE'S yet to snatch the Australian Idol crown but the high profile appearances are already rolling in for Mr Marketable Matt Corby.

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News Artile: Idol a "strange experience"
Fri 23 November 2007
Idol a "strange experience"
By Stephen Downie
November 21, 2007 10:35am

MATT Corby peers out from behind his wall of hair and with steely focus, concedes he was mistaken about Australian Idol.
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News Article: Is Oz Idol a vehicle for talent or a money-spinning blight?
Fri 23 November 2007
Is Oz Idol a vehicle for talent or a money-spinning blight?
SAM KELTON
November 22, 2007 09:40am

OVER five seasons of Australian Idol, the contestants have come to dominate the music charts. But is that a good thing?
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Final head-to-head performance show
Sun 18 November 2007
Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci have performed live in the final round of live theme shows in Australian Idol.
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News Article: Idols Corby and Gauci hit back at Dicko
Sun 18 November 2007
Idols Corby and Gauci hit back at Dicko
November 19, 2007 12:00am
AUSTRALIAN Idol favourite Matt Corby last night took a swipe at criticism this year's grand finalists were "beautiful but boring" - while his rival sent a defiant message in her song choices over the drama.
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News Article: Idols slam 'dud' song
Sun 18 November 2007
Idols slam 'dud' song
Kate Adamson
November 18, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have said they believe the winner's single they will perform tonight is a stinker.
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News Article: Idol single a dud
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol single a dud
By Kate Adamson
November 18, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have already dubbed the winner's single, which they will perform tonight, a dud.
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News Article: Forget Saturday, the real poll is on song for Sunday
Sun 18 November 2007
Forget Saturday, the real poll is on song for Sunday
Ari Sharp
November 18, 2007

CAMPAIGN warfare is being fought on the ground and in cyberspace to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Websites devoted to candidates, banners hoisted above streets, friends cajoling friends, even reports of divine inspiration being used to guide voters towards one of the candidates.
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News Article: Don't call us boring, Dicko
Sun 18 November 2007
Don't call us boring, Dicko
Liz Walsh
November 17, 2007 11:00pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol's two finalists have hit back at judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson, declaring they are not boring.
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News Article: Here I am - but it's not me, laments Corby
Sun 18 November 2007
Here I am - but it's not me, laments Corby
Christine Sams
November 18, 2007

AUSTRALIAN IDOL finalist Matt Corby has revealed he doesn't like the song that will be released if he wins the competition next Sunday.
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News Article: Dicko slags off Idol finalists: report
Sun 18 November 2007
Dicko slags off Idol finalists: report
Saturday Nov 17 12:00 AEDT
By ninemsn staff

Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has reportedly launched a scathing attack on this year's Australian Idol finalists, accusing them of lacking personality and being "beautiful but boring".
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News Article: Taking sides for the idol cause
Sun 18 November 2007
Taking sides for the idol cause

ENTIRE suburbs of Sydney and whole nations have taken up allegiance with the Australian Idol finalists 17-year-old Matt Corby and 25-year-old Natalie Gauci, pictured.
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News Article: Dicko dumps on Idol hopefuls
Sun 18 November 2007
Dicko dumps on Idol hopefuls
November 17, 2007 12:00am

HIS job judging this year's Australian Idol may be all but over - but Ian "Dicko" Dickson has already secretly given grand finalists Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci the worst review possible.
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News Article: Idol showdown looms
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol showdown looms
By Lema Samandar

SUTHERLAND Shire is getting behind Australian Idol finalist and Oyster Bay resident Matt Corby as he battles it out against Melbourne's Natalie Gauci at the Sydney Opera House in two weeks.
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News Article: Melbourne's Natalie Gauci ready for Australian Idol final
Sun 18 November 2007
Melbourne's Natalie Gauci ready for Australian Idol final
November 16, 2007 12:00am

MELBOURNE'S Natalie Gauci is revving up for Sunday's Aussie Idol finale in Sydney, but admits she's been finding the last weeks tough far from home.
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News Article: Idol Carl's happy note
Sun 18 November 2007
Idol Carl's happy note
November 14, 2007 12:00am
AUSTRALIAN Idol swing king Carl Riseley was singing a happy tune yesterday, after revealing he's already been tapped for talks with recording giant, Sony/BMG.
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News Article: Australian Idol hopeful Carl Riseley croons along
Sun 18 November 2007
Australian Idol hopeful Carl Riseley croons along
November 13, 2007 11:00pm

TURFED Australian Idol Carl Riseley wants to stop blowing his own trumpet and bring out an album regardless of whether he has the backing of a major or an independent label.
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News Article: Public switches off 'rigged' Australian Idol
Tue 13 November 2007
Public switches off 'rigged' Australian Idol
November 13, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol fans are in uproar at a perceived rort in the show that has consistently pushed pretty boy Matt Corby to be at the Opera House to take the title.
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News Article; Former Idol praises Bobby
Tue 13 November 2007
Former Idol praises Bobby
Tony Moore | November 13, 2007 - 10:24AM

Idol contestant Carl Riseley is a little bit shell-shocked this morning after being knocked out in the final show before the Sydney Opera House finale, but he still ranks mop-haired Brisbane boy Bobby Flynn as one of the reasons he auditioned.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Carl Risely 'relieved'
Tue 13 November 2007
Australian Idol's Carl Risely 'relieved'
Alyssa Braithwaite
November 13, 2007 12:00am

Carl Risely says it's a good thing he got kicked off Australian Idol last night because his swing version of the winner's single sounded "bloody horrible".
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News Article: Aussie Idol's ratings disaster
Tue 13 November 2007
Aussie Idol's ratings disaster
By Sydney Confidential's Holly Byrnes
November 12, 2007 10:17am

AUSTRALIAN Idol has taken a beating in the ratings, with last night's top-billing eviction show barely scraping into the top 10.
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News Article: Flood of money on Corby Idol win
Tue 13 November 2007
Flood of money on Corby Idol win
Tuesday Nov 13 15:00 AEDT
By Sean Cusick
ninemsn

Cronulla teenager Matt Corby will go into Sunday's Australian Idol grand final an unbackable favourite to topple 25-year-old Natalie Gauci.
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News Article: Idol finalists announced
Tue 13 November 2007
Idol finalists announced
November 13, 2007

Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci are on their way to the Sydney Opera House and the Australian Idol final after Carl Risely was knocked out of contention.
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News Article: Idol: Carl sings his last
Tue 13 November 2007
Idol: Carl sings his last
8:58p.m. 12 November 2007

In what host Andrew G described as the ultimate verdict show of the year, Natalie Gauci and Matt Corby were finally announced as the two Idols to walk the boards at the Sydney Opera House for the Australian Idol Grand Final!
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News Article: Carl kicked out, Idol down to two
Tue 13 November 2007
Carl kicked out, Idol down to two
By Holly Byrnes
November 12, 2007 08:57pm

NAVY trumpeter Carl Risely got his marching orders from Australian Idol tonight leaving Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci as the final two.
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News Article: Oz Idol final three fail to inspire
Tue 13 November 2007
Oz Idol final three fail to inspire
By Garth Montgomery
November 12, 2007 12:00am

THE first signs that this year's Australian Idol finalists are cracking under pressure emerged last night as the competition gets to the sharp end with the final two decided tonight.
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News Article: Real life intrudes on reality TV for Idol stars
Tue 13 November 2007
Real life intrudes on reality TV for Idol stars
Catherine Lambert
November 11, 2007 12:00am

MELBOURNE'S last remaining Australian Idol contestant is using her relationship break-up as a spur, while the favourite to win the show says he is being harassed by paparazzi.
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News Article: Idol calls cops in on paparazzi
Tue 13 November 2007
Idol calls cops in on paparazzi
November 11, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol favourite Matt Corby is learning the downside of celebrity, admitting he was forced to make an emergency call to police after being chased by paparazzi.


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News Article: Idol voting bungle benefits bugler
Tue 13 November 2007
Idol voting bungle benefits bugler
Tim Brunero
8/11/2007 11:35:00 AM.

Thousands of Network Nine viewers calling a Who Wants to be a Multi-Millionaire prize hotline on Monday night unwittingly voted for Australian Idol contestant Carl Riseley.
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Carl Riseley eliminated
Tue 13 November 2007
The Top 3 of Australian Idol was reduced to just two after Carl Riseley was eliminated from the series in Monday’s live result show.
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Top 3 performance show: Audience Choice/Idol Choice
Sun 11 November 2007
The Top 3 finalists performed live in the tenth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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Marty Simpson eliminated
Sun 11 November 2007
The Top 4 of Australian Idol was reduced to just three after Marty Simpson was eliminated from the series in Monday’s live result show.
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Top 4 performance show: Big Band
Sun 04 November 2007
The Top 4 finalists performed live in the ninth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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News Article: Now Tarisai Vushe lets fly on Natalie Gauci
Tue 30 October 2007
Now Tarisai Vushe lets fly on Natalie Gauci
October 31, 2007 12:00am

FALLEN Australian Idol contestant Tarisai Vushe launched an extraordinary attack on Victorian finalist Natalie Gauci, calling her rude and horrible.
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News Article: Australian Idol Vushe takes aim at Marcia
Tue 30 October 2007
Australian Idol Vushe takes aim at Marcia
Sydney Confidential
October 31, 2007 12:00am

THERE'S no faking it - Tarasai Vushe is one angry woman, turning her vitriol on Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines yesterday after being booted from the show.
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News Article: Australian Idol's Tarisai Vushe given the boot
Tue 30 October 2007
Australian Idol's Tarisai Vushe given the boot
October 30, 2007 12:00am

KYLE Sandilands gave her his support, but fiery Tarisai Vushe was last night voted off Australian Idol after her bitter row with the judges.

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News Article: Tarasai: 'I'm no fake'
Tue 30 October 2007
Tarasai: 'I'm no fake'
October 30, 2007 12:00am

IT all started with three judges dropping the "f" bomb - accusing controversial contestant Tarasai Vushe of being "fake".
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News Article: Tarisai to Idol : 'I don't give a f...'
Tue 30 October 2007
Tarisai to Idol : 'I don't give a f...'
By Garth Montgomery
October 30, 2007 12:00am

TARISAI Vushe used her Australian Idol dumping last night to unleash a vicious expletive laden spray on the judges.
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News Article: 'Thank you' was sarcasm: Tarisai
Tue 30 October 2007
'Thank you' was sarcasm: Tarisai
Tuesday Oct 30 11:00 AEDT
By Wade O'Leary
ninemsn

Australian Idol reject Tarisai Vushe has hit out at Idol judges Mark Holden and Ian Dickson for accusing her of being fake.

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News Article: Eliminated Idol lets fly at fans
Tue 30 October 2007
Eliminated Idol lets fly at fans
Shannon Molloy
October 30, 2007 - 1:35PM

Whatever you do, don't call eliminated Australian Idol contestant Tarisai Vushe "fake". Don't even mention the F-word - it's likely to send her into a vicious tirade, as this journalist learnt the hard way.
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News Article: Tarisai lost because she wasn't 'fake' enough
Tue 30 October 2007
Tarisai lost because she wasn't 'fake' enough
Friday Oct 26 17:00 AEST

By Phil Han
Ninemsn

The accusation levelled by Australian Idol judges at Tarisai Vushe immediately before she was thrown off the show — that she is 'fake' — ties into a new kind of teenage mentality, according to commentators.
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News Article: Vushe booted from Idol after fiery feud
Tue 30 October 2007
Vushe booted from Idol after fiery feud
30th October 2007, 16:58 WST

After a feisty farewell from Australian Idol, pocket rocket Tarisai Vushe blamed her critics on the judging panel for her exit from the show.
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News Article: Idol host hospitalised
Tue 30 October 2007
Idol host hospitalised
Fiona Byrne
October 28, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol host Ian "Dicko" Dickson ended up in hospital while in LA during the week filming his new reality talent search Next Great American Band.

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News Article: Popstars, Idol winners form trio
Tue 30 October 2007
Popstars, Idol winners form trio
Fiona Byrne
October 28, 2007 12:00am

A FORMER Popstars winner and two Australian Idol entrants have banded together and landed a major American recording deal.

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News Article: Time to go ... Gretel
Tue 30 October 2007
Time to go ... Gretel
EXCLUSIVE: Fiona Byrne

October 28, 2007 12:00am
LONG-time Big Brother host Gretel Killeen has been dumped by Channel 10.

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News Article: Idol's Dicko canned by US critics
Tue 30 October 2007
Idol's Dicko canned by US critics
October 24, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol hopeful Tarasai Vushe has been branded "just weird" by the show's latest evictee Daniel Mifsud after he revealed her diva antics had put the young singer off side with housemates.
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News Article: Idol's fight night
Tue 30 October 2007
Idol's fight night
October 24, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's hairy casualty Daniel Mifsud caused a stir yesterday when he labelled fellow contestant Tarasai Vushe "weird" during his round of post-Idol interviews.
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News Article: Idol fans hang scarf lover
Tue 30 October 2007
Idol fans hang scarf lover
Shannon Molloy | October 23, 2007 - 1:16PM

Living in a house with a group of adolescents allowed the latest booted Australian Idol contestant the chance to relive his teenage years.
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News Article: And then there were five (Idols)
Tue 30 October 2007
And then there were five (Idols)
October 23, 2007 08:30am

DANIEL Mifsud was last night's casualty as Australian Idol's came down to the final five.
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News Article: Soul singer sacrificed
Tue 30 October 2007
Soul singer sacrificed
Tim Brunero

Like his favourite football team the Manly Sea Eagles, Australian Idol contestant Daniel Mifsud choked at the last minute to be eliminated from the Channel Ten talent show last night.
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Tarisai Vushe eliminated
Tue 30 October 2007
The Top 5 of Australian Idol was reduced to just four after Tarisai Vushe was eliminated from the series in Monday’s live result show.
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Top 5 performance show: Aussie Hits
Tue 30 October 2007
The Top 5 finalists performed live in the eighth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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Daniel Mifsud eliminated
Tue 23 October 2007
The Top 6 of Australian Idol was reduced to just five after Daniel Mifsud was eliminated from the series in tonight’s live result show.
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Top 6 performance show: Judges’ Choice
Mon 22 October 2007
The Top 6 finalists performed live in the seventh themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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News Article: Australian Idol judges rip each other apart
Sun 21 October 2007
Australian Idol judges rip each other apart
JONATHON MORAN
October 21, 2007 12:00am

UNDER pressure because of falling ratings, Australian Idol's judges have turned on each other and the show's producers.
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News Article: Ten slaps gag on Idol worship
Sun 21 October 2007
Ten slaps gag on Idol worship
Christine Sams Entertainment Reporter
October 21, 2007

Australian Idol finalists have been gagged from talking about Christianity.
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News Article: 'Dicko' blamed for Idol slump
Sun 21 October 2007
'Dicko' blamed for Idol slump
Sunday Oct 21 10:00 AEST
By ninemsn staff

Usually renowned for tearing shreds off wanna-be pop stars, the Australian Idol judges have now turned on each as plunging ratings begin to take their toll.
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News Article: Idol finalists clue up
Sun 21 October 2007
Idol finalists clue up
October 18, 2007 10:00pm

HE'S already an affirmed super star, so Darren Hayes was looking a tad out of place among the final six Australian Idol wannabes yesterday.
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News Article: Ben McKenzie hits back at Hillsong claims
Sun 21 October 2007
Ben McKenzie hits back at Hillsong claims
Tim Brunero
17/10/2007 12:18:00 PM.

Australian Idol star Ben McKenzie has hit back at claims he’s part of a Hillsong inspired attempt to rig Australian Idol, by revealing he hasn’t been to church in five years.
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News Article: Hines threatens to quit Australian Idol
Tue 16 October 2007
Hines threatens to quit Australian Idol
Tuesday Oct 16 08:00 AEST
By ninemsn staff

Marcia Hines has threatened to quit talent show Australian Idol after a series of angry comments on Sunday night's show.
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News Article: Ben McKenzie gets evicted from Australian Idol
Tue 16 October 2007
Ben McKenzie gets evicted from Australian Idol
October 16, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol fans and even the judges were in shock last night, when Central Coast teenager Ben McKenzie was surprisingly booted off the reality music show.
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News Article: Hillsong Backlash Hurts Favourites
Tue 16 October 2007
Hillsong Backlash Hurts Favourites
Tim Brunero
Australian Idol was turned on its head last night after favourites Matt Corby and Ben McKenzie were relegated to the bottom two during the show’s weekly eviction ritual.
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News Article: Church vote OK by Idol
Tue 16 October 2007
Church vote OK by Idol
By Luke Dennehy
October 12, 2007 01:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol has defended its voting system after claims a church is soliciting votes for its Christian contestants.
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News Article: Church may sue on Idol claims
Tue 16 October 2007
Church may sue on Idol claims
October 13, 2007 01:00am

HILLSONG church is not ruling out legal action against Channel 7 after Today Tonight last week claimed the religion was stacking votes in favour of its members in the Australian Idol finals.
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Ben McKenzie eliminated
Tue 16 October 2007
The Top 7 of Australian Idol was reduced to six after Ben McKenzie was eliminated from the series in tonight’s controversial live result show.

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Top 7 performance show: Year of Birth
Sun 14 October 2007
The Top 7 finalists performed live in the sixth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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Jacob Butler eliminated
Mon 08 October 2007
The Top 8 of Australian Idol was reduced to seven after Jacob Butler was eliminated from the series in tonight’s live result show.

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Top 8 performance show: Brit Pop
Sun 07 October 2007
The Top 8 finalists performed live in the fifth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.

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News Article: Idol reject Mark Da Costa nurses eviction wounds
Fri 05 October 2007
Idol reject Mark Da Costa nurses eviction wounds
October 05, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol reject Mark Da Costa believes the judges could have done more to help him out, and that he was punished for his confidence.

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News Article: Mark Da Costa marks down Australian Idol contestants
Fri 05 October 2007
Mark Da Costa marks down Australian Idol contestants
October 03, 2007 12:00am

SHOCK Australian Idol evictee Mark Da Costa has put to rest any thoughts that it's all lovey-dovey behind the scenes.
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News Article: Australian Idols cheers take on jeers
Fri 05 October 2007
Australian Idols cheers take on jeers
Luke Dennehy
September 27, 2007 12:00am

THE city may have been full of protesters making lots of noise about Prime Minister John Howard's industrial laws yesterday, but another smaller group gave them a run for their money.
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News Article: Jessica Mauboy is the new Young Diva
Fri 05 October 2007
Jessica Mauboy is the new Young Diva
September 27, 2007 12:00am

THE worst-kept secret in music is out -- Jessica Mauboy has been named the new Diva after seeing off another former Idol for the job.

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News Article: Idol reject down but not out
Fri 05 October 2007
Idol reject down but not out
October 03, 2007 12:00am

HE was the shock evictee from Australian Idol on Monday night, but Mark Da Costa has vowed to rock on.
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News Article: Young Lana enjoys Idol time
Fri 05 October 2007
Young Lana enjoys Idol time
Shannon Molloy | September 25, 2007 - 6:43PM
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News Article: Eliminated Lana Krost loves her Australian Idol gossip
Fri 05 October 2007
Eliminated Lana Krost loves her Australian Idol gossip
By Michael Gadd
September 25, 2007 01:06pm

LOVE scenes in the spa, a rock star-style night on the town and a teen romance have been among the rumours circulated during this season of Australian Idol.

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News Article: WA Idol girl Lana Krost admits romance with Marty
Fri 05 October 2007
WA Idol girl Lana Krost admits romance with Marty
September 27, 2007 05:55am

HE"outed" them live on air, now Kyle Sandilands has finally revealed where the rumours about Lana Krost and Marty Simpson began.
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News Article: Australian Idol rocked by Hillsong vote-stacking claims
Fri 05 October 2007
Australian Idol rocked by Hillsong vote-stacking claims
Friday Oct 5 08:00 AEST
By ninemsn staff

Australian Idol is under fire amid allegations of vote-stacking by the Hillsong Church.
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Da Costa losing his faith
Fri 05 October 2007
Da Costa losing his faith
Tim Brunero
3/10/2007 12:20:00 PM.

Latest Idol reject Mark Da Costa has revealed he’s struggling with his faith after being booted from the Christian-heavy talent show.
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News Article: How to win Australian Idol
Fri 05 October 2007
How to win Australian Idol
Friday, 5 October 2007

Jane Nethercote writes:
Is the Hillsong congregation skewing Australian Idol results by voting for their own? Today Tonight raised the question on Wednesday, noting that four of the eight remaining finalists are Hillsong members, and one is a born-again Christian.
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News Article: Idol site scores 100,000 hits a week
Fri 05 October 2007
Idol site scores 100,000 hits a week
Darren Osborne | October 4, 2007 - 12:00AM

More than 100,000 visitors are logging on to the Australian Idol website every week, an increase of 25 per cent from last year.
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News Article: Ten denies Australian Idol link with church
Fri 05 October 2007
Ten denies Australian Idol link with church
October 05, 2007 07:46am

TEN has denied any affiliation with the pentecostal Hillsong Church following allegations the church has been vote-stacking Australian Idol.

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News Article: Australian Idol touchdowns are oh so special
Fri 05 October 2007
Australian Idol touchdowns are oh so special
October 04, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Mark Holden has gone goony-goo-goo over claims Channel 10 has ordered him to award more "touchdowns" in a bid to bolster ratings.
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Idol website delivers the hits
Fri 05 October 2007
More people than ever are flocking to the Australian Idol website to expand their Idol experience.
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Mark Da Costa eliminated
Fri 05 October 2007
The Top 9 of Australian Idol was reduced to eight after Mark Da Costa was eliminated from the series after the live result show last tonight.
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Top 9 performance show: Acoustic
Fri 05 October 2007
The Top 9 finalists performed live in the fourth themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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Lana Krost eliminated
Tue 25 September 2007
The Top 10 of Australian Idol was reduced to nine after Lana Krost was eliminated from the series after the live result show last tonight.
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Top 10 performance show: Disco
Sun 23 September 2007
The Top 10 finalists performed live in the third themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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Brianna Carpenter eliminated
Mon 17 September 2007
The Top 11 of Australian Idol was reduced to ten after Brianna Carpenter was eliminated from the series after the live result shows tonight.
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Top 11 performance show: Rock
Sun 16 September 2007
The Top 11 finalists performed live in the second themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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News Article: Brianna, Matt no Idol couple
Tue 11 September 2007
Brianna, Matt no Idol couple
Shannon Molloy | September 11, 2007 - 2:34PM

Eliminated Australian Idol contestant Holly Weinert said has dismissed as "crap" rumours her fellow contestants Brianna Carpenter, 21, and Matt Corby, 16, are in a relationship.
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News Article: Australian Idol Holly Weinert turfed out
Tue 11 September 2007
Australian Idol Holly Weinert turfed out
September 11, 2007 12:00am

VICTORIAN country girl Holly Weinert - told by judge Kyle Sandilands she looked like "Patti Newton on crack" in her first performance in the Australian Idol top 12 - last night became the first finalist to be eliminated.
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News Article: Mathison enjoys variety
Tue 11 September 2007
Mathison enjoys variety
Sarah Nicholson
September 11, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol host James Mathison doesn't have a problem downloading his favourite TV shows from the internet, but he draws the line at taking music.
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News Article: Idol rocker Jacob Butler finds love on The X Factor
Tue 11 September 2007
Idol rocker Jacob Butler finds love on The X Factor
September 11, 2007 12:00am

MELBOURNE-based Australian Idol rocker Jacob Butler may have some regrets over his time on the failed TV series The X Factor.
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News Article: Bartender Holly off Idol
Tue 11 September 2007
Bartender Holly off Idol
By Byron Kaye
September 11, 2007 12:00am

A 20-YEAR-OLD bartender from Mildura has been voted off Australian Idol after judges complained they had never heard the chart-topping song she performed.
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News Article: Idol hands get busy in spa
Tue 11 September 2007
Idol hands get busy in spa
Tuesday Sep 11 07:00 AEST
By ninemsn staff

Gossip magazines have engaged in a bidding frenzy over steamy spa snaps of two Australian Idol hopefuls.
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News Article: Idol pair papped in spa
Tue 11 September 2007
Idol pair papped in spa
September 11, 2007 12:00am

IF rumours are to be believed, the latest Australian Idol contingent are putting in a performance that's anything but idle when it comes to sparking off-screen action.
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News Article: Holden clashes with producer on Australian Idol
Tue 11 September 2007
Holden clashes with producer on Australian Idol
September 05, 2007 12:00am

A DEBATE between Australian Idol judges has got so heated Mark Holden has nearly been involved in a punch-up.
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Holly Weinert eliminated
Mon 10 September 2007
The Top 12 of Australian Idol was reduced to eleven after Holly Weinert was eliminated from the series after the first of the live result shows for 2007.
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Top 12 performance show: Contestant’s Choice
Sun 09 September 2007
The Top 12 finalists performed live in the first themed show on Australian Idol 2007.
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News Article: Idol judges introduce new top 12
Tue 04 September 2007
Idol judges introduce new top 12
Tuesday Sep 4 18:38 AEST

A young but musically diverse Australian Idol Top 12 is poised to serenade us through our television screens this spring.
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Wildcard announcement, Top 12 finalised
Mon 03 September 2007
The Top 12 of Australian Idol has been finalised with the inclusion of 4 wildcard contestants.
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Wildcard Show
Mon 03 September 2007
Eight contestants performed live tonight in their last chance to prove that they have the talent to impress the national TV audience and four Idol judges.
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Brianna Carpenter and Holly Weinert into Top 12; Wildcard announcement
Thu 30 August 2007
Before the announcement of the wildcard contestants it was time to find out who made it into the Top 12 after last nights female performance show.
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Ben Mckenzie and Marty Simspon into Top 12; Semi-Final 4
Wed 29 August 2007
Before the last semi-final performance by the girls tonight Ben Mckenzie and Marty Simspon were announced as the next two male contestants to join the Top 12 for 2007.
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Tarisai Vushe and Lana Krost into Top 12; Semi-Final 3
Tue 28 August 2007
Before the last group of boys performed tonight Tarisai Vushe and Lana Krost were announced as the first female members of the Top 12 for 2007.
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Matt Corby and Jacob Butler into Top 12; Semi-Final 2
Mon 27 August 2007
Matt Corby and Jacob Butler into Top 12; Semi-Final 2

Before the girls performed tonight Matt Corby and Jacob Butler were announced as the first members of the Top 12 for 2007.

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Group 1 Semi-Final
Sun 26 August 2007
With a new set and in front of a live band and studio audience the first group of six semi-finalist performed live tonight.
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News Article: Idol lifts the bar by plucking the pros
Sun 26 August 2007
Idol lifts the bar by plucking the pros
Christine Sams
August 26, 2007

FORGET the rags to riches story - most of the 24 finalists in this year's Australian Idol contest have already worked as professional singers and musicians.
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News Article: Meet the first six Idols
Sun 26 August 2007
Meet the first six Idols
By Emma Pryor
August 26, 2007 12:00am

AN expectant dad, a camp Muslim, three worshippers and a closet chess freak are among the first six singers going head-to-head in Australian Idol's live semi-finals, starting tonight.
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News Article: Rosie gets second shot at dream
Sun 26 August 2007
Rosie gets second shot at dream
August 26, 2007 12:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol early favourite Rosie Ribbons was signed to a $2.3 million record deal in the UK.
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News Article: Kyle Sandilands leaving Australia
Sun 26 August 2007
Kyle Sandilands leaving Australia
From Sydney Confidential
August 24, 2007 12:00am

FOR about one in every two Australians, this will come as welcome news: Kyle Sandilands is leaving Australia and moving to Los Angeles.
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News Article: It's the way they tell 'em
Thu 23 August 2007
It's the way they tell 'em
Marieke Hardy
August 23, 2007

ACCORDING to Mark Holden, the Australian Idol judges (there are four of them now - alert the authorities, they're multiplying like mogwais) are "too tough" this year.
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News Article: My idols are now Kath & Kim
Thu 23 August 2007
My idols are now Kath & Kim
Sally Morrell
August 23, 2007 12:00am

THIS year I made sure the kids missed all the Australian Idol audition shows.
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News Article:Jasmine Anderson 'not sorry' about Idol tirade
Wed 22 August 2007
Jasmine Anderson 'not sorry' about Idol tirade
By Daniel Bourchier
August 22, 2007 09:00am

THE single mum who launched a foul-mouthed tirade against the judges of Australian Idol on national television was unrepentant last night.
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News Article: Are Idol's producers biased?
Tue 21 August 2007
Are Idol's producers biased?
By John Rolfe
August 21, 2007 03:42pm

FAMILY and fans of some of Australian Idol's final 24 are complaining that the competition is unfair because the show's producers are playing favourites.
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News Article: New South Wales the Australian Idol state
Tue 21 August 2007
New South Wales the Australian Idol stateFrom Confidential
August 21, 2007 08:00am

IT's touchdown time for NSW. Just in case we needed to be reminded that we harbour the most talent, half of the top 24 in this year's Australian Idol karaoke comp are from NSW, TV writer Stephen Downie reports.
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News Article: SA Idol hopefuls
Tue 21 August 2007
SA Idol hopefuls
August 21, 2007 02:15am

OFFICIALLY it's one. But we'll claim two.
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News Article: Australian Idol judge seeks police protection
Mon 20 August 2007
Australian Idol judge seeks police protectionBy Emma Pryer
August 19, 2007 07:07am

AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Mark Holden is seeking police help to protect his family from contestants upset at missing out on a shot at fame.
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News Article: We're too tough, admits Australian Idol judge
Mon 20 August 2007
We're too tough, admits Australian Idol judge
By Garry Williams
August 19, 2007 01:00am

AUSTRALIAN Idol's Mark Holden says the show will be "fighting for its life" against Channel 7's Kath & Kim this week, but admits the judges probably went too far humiliating contestants.

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News Article: 'Idol' judge Mark Holden stalked
Mon 20 August 2007
'Idol' judge Mark Holden stalked
Sunday August 19, 2007
By ninemsn staff

Australian Idol judge and former pop star Mark Holden has sought the help of police after a series of late-night phone calls sparked fears for his family's safety.

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News Article: Australian Idol 2007's new breed of talent to be culled
Mon 20 August 2007
Australian Idol 2007's new breed of talent to be culled
16th August 2007, 15:45 WST

When the best Australian Idol entrants of 2007 came together in Sydney for their shot at making the finals, it was a crowd which would look more at home in a sticky carpeted pub than on the illuminated stage of a reality contest.
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News Article: Keeping Idol chatter in-house
Wed 15 August 2007
Keeping Idol chatter in-house
Paul McIntyre
August 16, 2007

IF CHANNEL Ten and Freemantle Media, the global producers behind the Idol television format, get their way, the social networking websites that were bursting with banter last year about the Australian Idol series will be silent.
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News Article: One hell of a journey
Wed 15 August 2007
One hell of a journey
Catriona Mathewson
August 16, 2007 12:00am

DAMIEN Leith has crammed a lot into the past year. He won Australian Idol in November and since then he has recorded two albums, finished work on his first novel, become an Australian citizen and co-produced a bouncing baby boy, Jagger, brother to his elder son Jarvis.
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News Article: Ian Dickson called to US to judge bands
Wed 15 August 2007
Ian Dickson called to US to judge bands
August 15, 2007 12:00am

IAN Dickson's frequent flyer points are getting a boost as he heads to Las Vegas today to start work as judge on new US show The Next Great American Band.
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News Article: Age of quiet Desperation
Sun 12 August 2007
Age of quiet Desperation
Ruth Ritchie
August 11, 2007

ALL THE WEIRD stuff is coming out of the woodwork.
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News Article: Toxic Trio an Idol threat
Sun 12 August 2007
Toxic Trio an Idol threat
By Sandra Lee
August 12, 2007 12:00am

SO. Dicko is back. And if the ratings of the first show of the fifth season of Australian Idol are anything to go by, the return of the greying, pudgy-faced motor-mouth (hey, I'm just being honest) was manna from heaven for the Ten network.

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News Article: No reason to be so cruel
Sun 12 August 2007
No reason to be so cruel
Robyn Riley
August 12, 2007 12:00am

WHEN Australian Idol started, it was a clever idea to find our newest singing superstar. Five seasons on, it has lost the plot.
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News Article: Without a voice, beauty falls flat
Sun 12 August 2007
Without a voice, beauty falls flat
Helen Tsitouris
August 12, 2007 12:00am

THIS year's Australian Idol is shaping as the battle of singing stunners but judges are warning that they expect beauty to be backed by talent.
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News Article: Idol return strong
Mon 06 August 2007
Idol return strong
By Dan Ziffer
Entertainment Reporter
August 6, 2007 - 11:05AM

Channel Ten's Australian Idol has rocketed back into living rooms and displayed how powerful a draw it is for the youth-focused network.
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News Article: Australian Idol enjoys second-best ratings debut
Mon 06 August 2007
Australian Idol enjoys second-best ratings debut
August 06, 2007 03:56pm

AUSTRALIAN Idol producers are singing a happy tune after Sunday night's series return attracted an audience of 1.65 million viewers, making it Sunday's most-watched show.
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Ratings: Ten Daily Ratings Report
Mon 06 August 2007
TEN - Daily Ratings Report
Author: Network Ten | Aug 6, 2007, 10:20

Australian Idol's fifth season started with a bang, delivering TEN Sunday's most-watched show.
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News Article: Shannon Noll – next stop the World
Mon 06 August 2007
Shannon Noll – next stop the World
Nui Te Koha
August 06, 2007 12:00am

MOST coffee shops claim to offer a distinctive experience. But in Condobolin, NSW, the local house of caffeine once served up a vacation to hell.
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News Article: Idol circus returns like migrating geese
Sun 05 August 2007
Idol circus returns like migrating geese
Doug Anderson
August 6, 2007

They'rrre back! Why? Not because anyone begged for them but because Big Brother is in recess and when you're on a good thing, in the wasteland of cathode ray and plasma, you flog it to flitters.
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News Article: It's rent-a-sledge
Sat 04 August 2007
It's rent-a-sledge
Maxine Frith
August 5, 2007

THEY'RE about to start tearing strips off Australian Idol's latest contestants, but for fans who want an even bigger dose of reality, Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Mark Holden are now available for public hire.
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News Article: Where are they now?
Sat 04 August 2007
Where are they now?
Andrea Burns
August 05, 2007 12:00am

THE Australian Idol juggernaut warms up for another year with the program set to air tonight on Channel 10 for the fifth consecutive season.
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News Article: Idol 'more than a karaoke competition'
Sat 04 August 2007
Idol 'more than a karaoke competition'
Shannon Molloy | August 4, 2007 - 7:11AM

While Australian Idol might have been seen as a glorified karaoke competition in its beginning, it is now regarded as instrumental in promoting emerging local artists, one of the judges said.
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News Article: Dicko's American odyssey
Sat 04 August 2007
Dicko's American odyssey
By Richard Clune
August 05, 2007 12:00am

HE'S facing a 24,000-kilometre weekly commute and he's back on the drink but Ian "Dicko'' Dickson reckons he's got it all under control.
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News Article: Australian Idol throws Dicko a lifeline
Sat 04 August 2007
Australian Idol throws Dicko a lifeline
By Liz Walsh
August 05, 2007 12:00am

IAN "Dicko" Dickson admits he is returning to Australian Idol with "my tail between my legs".
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News Article: Back to where he once belonged
Wed 01 August 2007
Back to where he once belonged
August 2, 2007

Australian Idol's original bad boy, Dicko, is still chasing the limelight. By Bridget McManus.
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News Article: Ian 'Dicko' Dickson is back on Australian Idol
Wed 01 August 2007
Ian 'Dicko' Dickson is back on Australian Idol
By Stephen Downie
August 01, 2007 08:56am

LET the battle of the egos begin.

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News Article: Idol 2007 will be a new test: Dicko
Wed 01 August 2007
Idol 2007 will be a new test: Dicko
Wednesday Aug 1 17:36 AEST

In a business where looks account for plenty, Australian Idol may be about to deliver its biggest star yet.
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News Article: Dismay at Idol waste
Tue 31 July 2007
Dismay at Idol waste
August 01, 2007 12:00am

THERE are national Idol franchises in 34 countries. Meanwhile, American Idol and the original British Pop Idol, which first screened in 2001, are beamed across the world, spawning World Idol and many spin-offs and copies.
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News Article: Jury's out on Idol judges
Tue 31 July 2007
Jury's out on Idol judges
Siobhan Duck
August 01, 2007 12:00am

KYLE Sandilands is talented. There's a sentence you don't hear every day, especially from the likes of Ian "Dicko" Dickson, renowned for delivering scathing criticism.
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Shock jock Kyle is Idol's new Mr Nasty
10 July 2005
THE sparks are set to fly on Australian Idol, with outspoken and unrepentant radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands joining the judging panel.
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Australian Idol 3 starts in July on Network Ten
10 July 2005
Idol, the worldwide television phenomenon, is returning to Network Ten after last years phenomenal success.
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Australian Idol promos air on Ten
10 July 2005
Network Ten are currently airing 30 and 10 second promotional adverts in primetime programs to generate interest in the second series of Australian Idol.
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Australian Idol secures million dollar sponsorships
10 July 2005
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Australian Idol 3 Program details
10 July 2005
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Judges and Hosts of Australian Idol announced
10 July 2005
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Inside Australian Idol is Back
10 July 2005
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