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Australian Idol 2007
Finalists
Natalie Gauci
Tarisai Vushe
Matt Corby
Carl Riseley
Marty Simpson
Daniel Mifsud October 22
Ben McKenzie October 15
Jacob Butler October 8
Mark Da Costa October 1
Lana Krost September 24
Brianna Carpenter September 17
Holly Weinert September 10

Australian Idol 2007 is the fifth season of Australian Idol which premiered on August 5, 2007 on Network Ten.

Changes to Format

Ian "Dicko" Dickson rejoined the show as one of the judges, along with Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Kyle Sandilands from 2006. The series is again hosted by Andrew G and James Mathison. 35,000 people auditioned to be this year's Australian Idol.[1]

The premiere episode of the 2007 series had 1.65 million viewers, making it the show's second highest rating series opener and 270,000 ahead of last year.[2]

Early Process

Auditions

The auditions[3] for Australian Idol 2007 were run from March to May 2007. They were held in:

Sydney Phase

This consisted of each contestant singing one song a Capella of their own choice in front of the judges. Contestants were then told, based on that performance whether the would be moving onto the next round.

Contestants were then put into groups of four. For the first time in Australian Idol history, the groups consisted of two boys and two girls, instead of an all same gender group, done in the previous seasons. Contestants were once again told whether they would be moving onto the next round, based on this performance.

Each person at this point was then to perform a song choice of their own choosing in a solo performance in front of the judges and every other contestant. Based on these performances, one at a time each contestant were told whether or not they would be apart of the top 24, or if their journey would end.

Semi-finalists

The 24 semi-finalists, consisted of 12 females and 12 males, each were to deliver a song of their own choosing, in 4 groups of 6 during the semi-finals. The verdict show would then put two people from each group through to the final 12. After this, 8 people were given another chance in the Wildcard night, where each would perform another song of their own choosing and then the public and the judges would each choose 2 people, to make up the entire final 12.

The Semi-Finalists were announced August 20, 2007, they were:

Females Males
Brianna Carpenter Lyall Adonis
Jesse Curran David Andrews
Cheray Doughty Jacob Butler
Natalie Gauci Jack Byrnes
Morgan Hosking Matt Corby
Lana Krost Mark Da Costa
Sarah Lloyde Ben McKenzie
Madison Pritchett Daniel Mifsud
Rosie Ribbons Carl Riseley
Sally Van Der Zwart Marty Simpson
Tarisai Vushe Husny Thalib
Holly Weinert Junior To'o

Doing It For The Kids

On October 19 2007 there was a special Australian Idol telecast, Doing It For The Kids, to raise money for Ronald McDonald House and Telstra Child Flight. There were performances from the Top 6 as well as other artists.

Top 6:

Special Guests:

Top 12 finalists

Matt Corby is a 16-year-old, who auditioned in Sydney, New South Wales. He is a strong favourite to win the competition, due to his apparent popularity with the teen demographic, in particular. He has been awarded three "touchdowns" from Mark Holden. Before Idol, Corby was completing his year 11 HSC in Cronulla, New South Whales.

  1. "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder - (Top 24)
  2. "The Scientist" by Coldplay - (Contestant's Choice)
  3. "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin - (Rock)
  4. "Got to Get You into My Life" by The Beatles - (Disco) TOUCHDOWN!
  5. "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice - (Acoustic)
  6. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve - (Brit pop) TOUCHDOWN!
  7. "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins - (Year you were born) Bottom 2
  8. "The Music of the Night" by Michael Crawford - (Judge's Choice - Mark Holden) TOUCHDOWN!
  9. "Transatlanticism" by Death Cab for Cutie - (Contestant's Choice)

Carl Riseley is a 24-year-old from Sydney, New South Wales. He was advanced by the four judges to the Final 12 through the Wildcard show. He has been awarded one "touchdown" from Mark Holden. Before Idol, Carl was a member of the Royal Australian Navy, where he plays the trumpet in the Navy Band. As part of his service, Carl has been to Iraq with the band to entertain the troops.

  1. "Home" by Michael Bublé - (Top 24)
  2. "Bye Bye Love" by The Everly Brothers - (Wildcard)
  3. "Waltzing Matilda" by Banjo Paterson - (Contestant's Choice)
  4. "Clocks" by Coldplay - (Rock)
  5. "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire - (Disco)
  6. "It's Alright with Me" by Harry Connick, Jr. - (Acoustic)
  7. "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles - (Brit pop) Bottom 2
  8. "Turn Your Love Around" by George Benson - (Year you were born)
  9. "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones - (Judge's Choice - Ian "Dicko" Dickson) TOUCHDOWN!
  10. "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon - (Contestant's Choice)
  11. "Reminiscing" by Little River Band - (Australian Made)

Marty Simpson is a 21-year-old from the Central Coast, New South Wales. He plays guitar, writes his own songs and has been described as a "bloke's bloke" by Mark Holden. Before Idol, he worked with his father as a brick-layer.

  1. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray - (Top 24)
  2. "Can't Stand Losing You" by The Police - (Contestant's Choice)
  3. "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" by Paolo Nutini - (Rock) Bottom 2
  4. "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate - (Disco)
  5. "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol - (Acoustic)
  6. "Naïve" by The Kooks - (Brit pop)
  7. "Now We're Getting Somewhere" by Crowded House - (Year you were born) Bottom 3
  8. "No Woman, No Cry" by Bob Marley - (Judge's Choice - Marcia Hines)
  9. "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam - (Contestant's Choice) Bottom 3
  10. "These Days" by Powderfinger - (Australian Made)

Tarisai Vushe is a Zimbabwe born, 20-year-old who auditioned in Sydney, New South Wales. She has been awarded one "touchdown" by Mark Holden. Before Idol, she worked in her family store.

  1. "River Deep - Mountain High" by Ike & Tina Turner - (Top 24)
  2. "If I Was Your Woman" by Alicia Keys - (Contestant's Choice)
  3. "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes - (Rock)
  4. "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer - (Disco) Bottom 2
  5. "Kissing You" by Des'ree - (Acoustic)
  6. "Somebody to Love" by Queen - (Brit pop) TOUCHDOWN!
  7. "I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)" by Aretha Franklin and George Michael - (Year you were born)
  8. "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love" by Taylor Dayne - (Judge's Choice - Marcia Hines)
  9. "I Believe in You and Me" by Whitney Houston - (Contestant's Choice) Bottom 2
  10. "When It All Falls Apart" by The Veronicas - (Australian Made)

Eliminated

Daniel Mifsud is a 23-year-old from Sydney, New South Wales. He was advanced by the public to the Final 12 through the Wildcard Show. He has been awarded one "touchdown" from Mark Holden. Before Idol, Daniel was a music teacher in a primary school. Daniel was eliminated on 22 October 2007.

  1. "Tip of My Tongue" by Diesel - (Top 24)
  2. "Lay Your Love on Me" by Roachford - (Wildcard)
  3. "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake - (Contestant's Choice)
  4. "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix - (Rock)
  5. "Miss You" by The Rolling Stones - (Disco) Bottom 3
  6. "I Was Made for Lovin' You" by Kiss - (Acoustic) TOUCHDOWN! Bottom 3
  7. "Message in a Bottle" by The Police - (Brit pop) Bottom 3
  8. "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson - (Year you were born)
  9. "Fragile" by Sting - (Judge's Choice - Mark Holden)
  10. "From the Sea" by Eskimo Joe - (Contestant's Choice)

Ben McKenzie is a 17-year-old from the Central Coast, New South Wales. Ben was a strong favourite to win the competition, due to his strong voice and popularity with many demographics. He was shockingly eliminated on 15 October 2007. Before Idol, Ben was completing his year 11 HSC in Gosford, New South Whales. He has recently begun his year 12 HSC. Ben is also an amateur film-maker, particularly in the horror genre.

  1. "Mad World" by Tears for Fears - (Top 24)
  2. "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5 - (Contestant's Choice)
  3. "Bodies" by Little Birdy - (Rock)
  4. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson - (Disco)
  5. "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap - (Acoustic)
  6. "Wonderwall" by Oasis - (Brit pop)
  7. "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder - (Year you were born)

Jacob Butler is a 25-year-old who auditioned in Melbourne, Victoria. He reached sixth place in the 2005 Australian version of The X Factor and reached the Top 100 of Australian Idol in the same year. Before Idol, Jacob was a retail assistant in a Melbourne music store. He was eliminated on 8 October 2007.

  1. "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol - (Top 24)
  2. "When You Were Young" by The Killers - (Contestant's Choice)
  3. "Morning Glory" by Oasis - (Rock)- Bottom 3
  4. "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai - (Disco)
  5. "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane - (Acoustic)-Bottom 2
  6. "Let It Be" by The Beatles - (Brit pop)

Mark Da Costa is a 28-year-old from Sydney, New South Wales, thus was the oldest finalist. He was advanced by the public to the Final 12 through the Wildcard show. He was eliminated on 1 October 2007, finishing in 9th place.

  1. "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin - (Top 24)
  2. "Evie (Part 1)" by Stevie Wright - (Wildcard)
  3. "Vertigo" by U2 - (Contestant's Choice)
  4. "High Voltage" by AC/DC - (Rock)
  5. "Nutbush City Limits" by Ike & Tina Turner (Disco)
  6. "Yellow" by Coldplay - (Acoustic)

Lana Krost is a 17-year-old from Perth, Western Australia. She is adopted and her birth mother was a Vietnamese opera singer. [4] She was eliminated on 24 September 2007.

  1. "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie - (Top 24)
  2. "Shiver" by Natalie Imbruglia - (Contestant's Choice) - Btm 2
  3. "Come On, Come On" by Little Birdy - (Rock)
  4. "Sing It Back" by Moloko - (Disco)

Brianna Carpenter is a 21-year-old from Brisbane, Queensland. Before Idol, Brianna was studying music production at the Conservatorium. She was eliminated on 17 September 2007.

  1. "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor - (Top 24)
  2. "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys - (Contestant's Choice) - Bottom 3
  3. "The Logical Song" by Supertramp - (Rock)

Holly Weinert is a 20-year-old from Mildura, Victoria. Before Idol, Holly worked in a bar in Mildura. She was eliminated on September 10, finishing in 12th place.

  1. "Easy" by Commodores - (Top 24)
  2. "Standing in the Way of Control" by Gossip - (Contestant's Choice)

Weekly Summary Chart

Date Theme Bottom 3
September 9 Contestant's Choice Holly Weinert Lana Krost Brianna Carpenter
September 16 Rock Brianna Carpenter (2) Marty Simpson Jacob Butler
September 23 Disco Lana Krost (2) Tarisai Vushe Daniel Mifsud
September 30 Acoustic Mark Da Costa Jacob Butler (2) Daniel Mifsud (2)
October 7 Britpop Jacob Butler (3) Carl Riseley Daniel Mifsud (3)
October 14 Year They Were Born Ben McKenzie Matt Corby Marty Simpson (2)
October 21 Judges Choice and Contestant's Choice Daniel Mifsud (4) Tarisai Vushe (2) Marty Simpson (3)
October 28 Australian Hits!
November 4 Big Band
November 11 Viewer's Choice
November 18 Grand Final

Results show performances

  1. Top 12 - "Kids" by Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue - (Contestant's Choice).
  2. Top 11 - "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple - (Rock).
  3. Special Performance - "Undiscovered" by Anthony Callea, originally by James Morrison.
  4. Top 10 - "Can You Feel It" by The Jackson 5 - (Disco).
  5. Top 9 with Ian Moss - "Choir Girl" by Cold Chisel - (Acoustic).
  6. Special Performance - "Never Again" by Kelly Clarkson.
  7. Special Performance - "All I Want Is You" by Damien Leith.
  8. Top 8 - "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks - (Brit pop).
  9. Top 7 - Medley "I Shot The Sheriff" by Eric Clapton and "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads - (Year of birth).
  10. Special Performance - "What's Next to the Moon" by Chris Murphy, originally by AC/DC.
  11. Top 6 - "Kiss" by Prince - (Judge's Choice).
  12. Special Performance - "Turn Me Loose" by Young Divas.

References

  1. ^ "35,000 people flock to auditions". Retrieved 2007-06-20.
  2. ^ "Aussie Idol enjoys second-best debut". 2007-8-6. Retrieved 2007-08-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Audition Locations", Australian Idol official site, 2007
  4. ^ Idol lifts the bar by plucking the pros. The Sun Herald. Retrieved on September 24, 2007.
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