The seventh and final season of the Australian Idol series began on 9 August 2009, to determine who would succeed Season 6 winner, Wes Carr. Beginning amid controversy, judge Kyle Sandilands was replaced by Sony Music record executive, Jay Dee Springbett. It was the first season where all four final contestants were eighteen years old or younger. Stan Walker was declared the winner on 22 November 2009.
Delta joins us as guest judge and Lady Gaga drops by the Sydney auditions.
The judges’ opinions were as varied as the song choices in tonight’s semi-finals.
The last semi-finals round capped off an incredible week for our Top 24.
Suzi Quatro helps the Idols unleash their inner rock gods.
The Idols put their best feet forward for big band night with Harry Connick Jr.
Michael Buble joins us as a guest judge as the final two Idols are revealed!