Tonight, on Australian Idol, Voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 6.

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Marcia Hines

Kyle Sandilands

Ricki-Lee Coulter

Scott Tweedie

Amy Shark

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Top 8 (1)

Australian Idol is back, baby! A wave of young hopefuls is set to impress the judges, and Marcia heads to Victoria for the biggest audition in Idol history.

Auditions (1)

Australian Idol continues with a huge day 2 audition. An incredible bunch of hopeful idols impress the judges & Marcia's search for her wildcard takes her to the furthest corner of Australia, Tasmania.

Auditions (2)

The auditions keep delivering on Australian Idol, with another big week of unforgettable performances and rising talent.

Auditions (3)

It's a big day 4 of auditions for Australian Idol 2026. A brand-new batch of rising stars aim to impress the judges & Amy makes her way to the Gympie Muster in search of Australia's next big thing.

Auditions (4)

Idol judges raise the bar as pressure mounts. One singer gets a rare second audition, while Kyle visits the Navy for a unique tryout. Only top talent earns a golden ticket.

Auditions (5)

Australian Idol 2026 continues with the penultimate day of auditions. With an incredible new crop of idol hopefuls, all keen to impress the judges. Who will make it through to the converted top 30?

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It's the final day of Idol auditions for 2026 but the talent isn't slowing down! With only four spots remaining in the top 30, singers will stop at nothing to secure a spot.

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Challenge 1 of Top 30 week sees our singers battle it out in the Chorus Line.

Top 30 (1)

The Top 30 contestants are split into trios for the overnight group challenge. Tensions flare as they are pushed to their limits.

Top 30 (2)

The overnight group challenge continues as the remaining trios face the judges under intense pressure. Three contestants are sent home as favorites sail through, while others crash and burn.

Top 30 (3)

It's time for the solo performances! Contestants perform with a band in front of a live audience. Only the very best make it through to The Top 21, the rest are put on notice and face elimination.

Top 30 (4)

Tonight, the remaining singers step into the spotlight with a live band and audience. For the very best, the Top 21 awaits, for everyone else, it's a fight for survival.

Top 30 (5)

Transformation week kicks off on Australian Idol with the Top 21 performers taking to the stage to show the judges they have what it takes to progress to the Top 12.

Top 21 (1)

From thousands of hopefuls we're down to the Top 21 performers. Transformation week continues with another seven singers striving to progress to the Top 12.

Top 21 (2)

It's the final night of Transformation Week and the last group in the Top 21 are battling for the final spots in the Top 12. Who can take it to the next level to secure their spot?

Top 21 (3)

Top 12 week kicks off tonight as the first group take to the stage and perform in front of the judges, a huge live audience, and the viewers at home who can vote for their favourites!

Top 12 (1)

Top 12 (2)

Top 12 week comes to a dramatic live conclusion. Australia has voted and now it's time to find out who is in the Top 10 and who's Idol journey has come to an end. Will your favourite make it through?

Top 12 (3)

The Top 10 of Australian Idol kicks off with electrifying performances and emotional moments. This week the judges choose the songs, but will the singers deliver?

Top 10 (1)

The live show performances continue, with the remaining Top 10 singers giving everything they've got to keep their dream alive and continue to the Top 8.

Top 10 (2)

Top 10 continues and voting is now open! Australia decides which singer will make it into the Top 8 and take one step closer to being the next Australian Idol.

Top 10 (3)

Sunday night, the Top 8 perform songs selected by the viewers on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

The Top 6 take to the stage, with each song dedicated to the heroes in their lives. Prepare for the most emotional performances of the competition so far.

After last night's performances, the Top 6 learn their fate. Only 3 singers will advance to the Grand Final. Who will be sent home and who will take one step closer to being the 2026 Australian Idol?

Top 6 (2)

It’s the Grand Finale and the Top 3 take to the stage for the last time. Expect surprises and guest stars for the biggest show of the series as we prepare to crown the Australian Idol 2026.

Top 3

It’s the Grand Finale results show and after many weeks of blood, sweat and tears your Australian Idol will be revealed tonight. Who will win Australian Idol 2026?

Grand Finale

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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