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Australian Idol
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.
Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!
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.
The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.
The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.
In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.
Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.
Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.
The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.
Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.
Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.
The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.
Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.
Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.
The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.
The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.
The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.
The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.
The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.
Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!
The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.
