The third season of ''

Australian Idol ''Australian Idol'' is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its initial run in November 2009. As part of the ''Idol'' franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program '' Pop Id ...

'' debuted on 26 July 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on 16 August 2005 with three of the Top 12 contenders announced the following night on 17 August 2005.

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radio host

Kyle Sandilands Kyle Dalton Sandilands (born 10 June 1971) is an Australian radio host, shock jock and television personality. He is currently the co-host, with Jackie O, of the weekday morning radio program '' The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' on Sydney's radio s ...

replaced former judge Ian Dickson.

Overview

For the first time in Australian Idol history, thirteen contestants instead of twelve, made it to the weekly finals rounds. As in past years, the Wildcard show would give a further three contestants a spot in the Top Twelve – two chosen by the judges and one by the Australian public. Following the "second-chance" wildcard performance show the previous night, on 5 September 2005, the judges choices were James Kannis and

Emily Williams Emily Williams (born 8 October 1984) is a New Zealand-born Australian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2005 on the third season of ''Australian Idol'' and became the runner-up of the competition. After ''Idol'', Williams signed with ...

. The public choice was then revealed to be Daniel Spillane. However, it was also revealed a very marginal difference of less than 1% between the next highest voted contestant,

Roxane LeBrasse Roxane "Roxy" LeBrasse (born 26 August 1983 in Mauritius) is an Australian singer who was placed ninth place on the third season of ''Australian Idol''. In 2009, Lebrasse (as Roxane) reached number 91 on the ARIA Singles Chart with "Sexy". ''A ...

, and the judges deciding that Roxane was too good to be left out of the Top 12, made it a Top 13. Unfortunately this would mean, the elimination of two people with the lowest votes, the following week. The Grand Finale was held on 21 November 2005, with the winner being revealed as

Kate DeAraugo Katherine Jenna DeAraugo ( ; born 5 November 1985) is an Australian singer-songwriter who in 2005 was the third winner of ''Australian Idol''. After ''Idol'', DeAraugo signed to Sony BMG and released her debut single, " Maybe Tonight", in Novem ...

. Kate had been outside chance to win through the duration of the season, but after the show ended, released a No. 1 single, " Maybe Tonight", a platinum selling album and a further Top 10 hit single through Sony BMG. Runner up

lost by 1% in the closest percentage ever in an ''Idol'' finale. She was originally signed to

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as a solo artist, but the agreement fell through and she ended up joining the girl band the

Young Divas Young Divas was an Australian pop girl group formed in 2006 by Sony BMG Australia, initially for a one-off single and national tour to promote all members as solo artists. The original line-up consisted of former '' Australian Idol'' contest ...

Lee Harding Lee Harding (born 8 June 1983) is an Australian singer from Frankston, Victoria. He is best known for placing third in the Australian Idol (season 3), third season of ''Australian Idol'' in 2005. Career Bedrock Prior to competing in ''Australi ...

finished in third position and was signed to Sony BMG and released a # 1 single and a platinum selling album. His second single from his debut album proved to be less successful and in mid-2006 Harding was released from his contract with the label. He is currently touring and performing with his band

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. Dan England came 4th and didn't score a recording contract with a major label but recorded several independent releases and has toured with Season 2 winner Casey Donovan and Season 1 Runner-up

Shannon Noll Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter who first came to prominence as runner-up of the first season of '' Australian Idol'' in 2003, which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. He has released five top-ten al ...

. Anne Robertson who finished in sixth position was negotiating a deal with Sony BMG, but it was rumoured that Sony BMG was reluctant in signing her as they believed she was too similar to Season 1 contestant

Paulini Curuenavuli Pauline Curuenavuli (born 15 October 1982), known professionally as Paulini, is a Fijian-Australian singer, songwriter and musical theatre actress. Born in Suva, Paulini moved to Sydney with her family at the age of four. She rose to fame in 20 ...

who had been signed to the label for several years. Other contestants from Season 3 have released numerous independent material and have toured and performed with several bands and music groups. Winner Kate and runner-up Emily, later formed the all-girl group,

, with past ''Idol'' contestants

and

Jessica Mauboy Jessica Hilda Mauboy (; born 4 August 1989) is an Australian singer. Born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, she rose to fame in 2006 on the Australian Idol (season 4), fourth season of ''Australian Idol'', where she was runner-up and s ...

and previously,

Ricki-Lee Coulter Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter (born 10 November 1985) is an Australian singer-songwriter, television and radio presenter. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, raised in Gold Coast, Queensland, and began performing at age 15. Coulter rose to fame in ...

Ratings

Although averaging around the 1.5 million viewer mark, ratings were down by up to 40% on average during the third season compared to the first two seasons, which regularly drew more than 2.5 million viewers during the latter half of the competition. This created a serious situation for Ten, which was airing three ''Australian Idol'' shows every week at the time, and forced them to give away free commercial airtime to program sponsors expecting higher ratings. Commentators has theorised over the reasons why this has occurred, ranging from the viewing public being tired of the format due to Sandilands replacing the popular Dickson. This would later bring about a major ''Idol'' revamp for Season 4 which led Season 4 being one of the highest rating seasons yet.

Semi-finals

Group 1

* '' Daniel Spillane'' – "

I Don't Want to Be "I Don't Want to Be" is a song by American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw from his 2003 debut album, ''Chariot''. The song gained exposure after the chorus was featured as the opening theme to The WB/The CW teen drama series '' One Tree Hill'', a ...

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Gavin DeGraw Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. DeGraw rose to fame with his song "I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album ''Chariot (album), Chariot'' (2003); the song became the main theme song for The WB/The CW, ...

) * '' Jade-Lori Crompton'' – "

1 Thing "1 Thing" is a song by American singer Amerie from her second studio album, ''Touch'' (2005). Written by Amerie and Rich Harrison and produced by the latter, the song is influenced by go-go rhythms and prominently samples the Meters' 1970 funk ...

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Amerie Amerie Mi Marie Rogers Nicholson (born January 12, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and writer. She has released four studio albums to date: '' All I Have'' (2002), ''Touch'' (2005), '' Because I Love It'' (2007), '' In Love & W ...

) * '' Lindsay West'' – " Time After Time" (

Cyndi Lauper Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper ( ; born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Known for her distinctive image, featuring a variety of hair colors and eccentric clothing, and for her powerful four-octave vocal range;Jerome, ...

) * '' Chloe Zuel'' – " Because of You" (

Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson, April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the American Idol season 1, first season of ''Ameri ...

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Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris (; Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th c ...

) * '' Anne Robertson'' – "

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Stephanie Mills Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to stardom as Dorothy Gale in the original seven-time Tony Awards, Tony Award winning Broadway theatre, Broadway run of the musical ''The Wiz'' ...

) * '' Josh Williams'' – " All My Life" (

K-Ci & JoJo K-Ci & JoJo is an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey (born September 2, 1969) and Joel "JoJo" Hailey (born June 10, 1971). Natives of Charlotte, North Carolina, they are also the lead singers of the chart-topping R& ...

) * '' Irene Bosmans'' – "

Turn the Beat Around "Turn the Beat Around" is a disco song written by Gerald Jackson and Peter Jackson, and performed by American actress and singer Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976 (see 1976 in music), originally appearing on her debut album, '' Never Gonna Let You Go' ...

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Vicki Sue Robinson Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American singer closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her 1976 hit, " Turn the Beat Around". Early life Born in Harlem, New York, to Afr ...

Gloria Estefan Gloria María Milagrosa Estefan (; ; born September 1, 1957) is an American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is an eight-time Grammy Awards, Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has been named one of t ...

) * '' Chris Luder'' – " Beautiful Soul" (

Jesse McCartney Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler. He later joined the boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a s ...

) * '' Tarni Stephens'' – "

Sweet Child o' Mine "Sweet Child o' Mine" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, released on their debut studio album, '' Appetite for Destruction'' (1987). In the United States, the song was released in June 1988, topping the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 cha ...

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Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 as a merger of local bands L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band's "classic" line-up consisted of vocalist Axl R ...

) Advancing to the Top 12: Anne Robertson, Chris Luder and Tarni Stephens
Wild Card Contenders: Daniel Spillane, Lindsay West, Chloe Zuel, Josh Williams, Irene Bosmans

Group 2

* '' Milly Edwards'' – "

I Just Want to Make Love to You "I Just Want to Make Love to You" is a blues song written by Willie Dixon. In 1954, it was recorded by Muddy Waters, and released as a single with the title "Just Make Love to Me". The song reached number four on '' Billboard'' magazine's R&B B ...

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Etta James Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known as the Ch ...

) * '' Ben Worthington'' – "

Tell Her About It "Tell Her About It" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel from his album '' An Innocent Man'' (1983), released as the album's first single in July 1983. In the song, the singer exhorts a young man to tell the woman he loves how he feels ab ...

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Billy Joel William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Piano Man" after his Signature song, signature 1973 song Piano Man (song), of the same name, Joel has ha ...

) * '' Laura Gissara'' – "

Don't Let Go (Love) "Don't Let Go (Love)" is a song by American R&B group En Vogue. It was produced by Organized Noize for the ''Set It Off'' soundtrack (1996), also appearing on the group's third album, '' EV3'' (1997). It was released to radio on September 23, 19 ...

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En Vogue En Vogue is an American vocal girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the singl ...

) * '' Victoria McGee'' – " My Immortal" (

Evanescence Evanescence is an American Rock music, rock band founded in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in Little Rock, Arkansas. After releasing independent extended play, EPs and a Origin (Evanescence demo album), demo ...

) * '' David Mardini'' – " A Song for Mama" (

Boyz II Men Boyz II Men ( ) is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Formed in 1985, they have been a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris, tenor Wanya Morris, Wanyá Mo ...

) * ''

'' – " A Natural Woman" (

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For Once in My Life "For Once in My Life" is a song written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records' Stein & Van Stock publishing company, and first recorded in 1965. It was written and first recorded as a slow ballad, in 1965 by Connie Haines, but the ...

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) * '' Michael Williamson'' – " I'll Be There" (

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) * '' Catherine Vasilakis'' – " Feeling Alright" (

Joe Cocker John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances featuring expressive body movements. Most of his best-known singles, such as "Feelin' Alright ...

) * '' Rocky Loprevite'' – "

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Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson (musician), Kevin Richardson. The band formed in 1993 in Orlando, Flori ...

) Advancing to the Top 12: Kate DeAraugo, Milly Edwards and Laura Gissara
Wild Card Contenders: Roxane LeBrasse and Michael Williamson

Group 3

* '' Nat Matiuk'' – " Light My Fire" (

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) * '' Jeremy Bourke'' – " If You Could Only See" ( Tonic) * '' Lauren Street'' – " Simply the Best" (

Tina Turner Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, actress, and author. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", her vocal prowess, raspy voice, and electrifyin ...

) * '' Leah Rushforth'' – "

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) * '' Joe Sait'' – "

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) * '' Natalie Zahra'' – "

When You Believe "When You Believe" is a song made for the 1998 DreamWorks Pictures, DreamWorks musical animated feature ''The Prince of Egypt'', with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of "When You Believe" performed by American singers ...

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Mariah Carey Mariah Carey ( ; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Songbird Supreme" by ''Guinness World Records'', Carey is known for her five-octave voc ...

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Good Charlotte Good Charlotte is an American rock band formed in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1995. Since 2005, the band's lineup has consisted of Joel Madden (lead vocals), Benji Madden (guitar, vocals), Paul Thomas (bass), Billy Martin (guitar, keyboards), and ...

) * '' Dan England'' – "

Try a Little Tenderness "Try a Little Tenderness" is a song written by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, and Harry M. Woods. Early versions It was first recorded on December 8, 1932, by the Ray Noble Orchestra, with vocals by Val Rosing. Another version, also recorde ...

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) * '' James Kannis'' – "

Change the World "Change the World" is a song written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy, and Wayne Kirkpatrick and recorded by country music artist Wynonna Judd. A later version was recorded by English singer Eric Clapton for the soundtrack of the 1996 film ''P ...

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) Advancing to the Top 12: Dan England, Lee Harding and Natalie Zahra
Wild Card Contenders: Lauren Street, Emily Williams and James Kannis

Wildcards

* ''Chloe Zuel'' – "

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) * ''Lindsay West'' – "

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) * ''Roxane LeBrasse'' – "

All by Myself "All by Myself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, released by Arista Records in December 1975 as the first single from Carmen's self-titled debut album. The verse is based on the second movement (''Adagio sostenuto'') of Russ ...

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) * ''Michael Williamson'' – " Ready for Love" (

India.Arie India Arie Simpson (born October 3, 1975) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence with her debut album, ''Acoustic Soul (2001),'' which was a commercial and critical success. She has since released the albums ''Voyage to In ...

) * ''Lauren Street'' – "

The Lady Is a Tramp "The Lady Is a Tramp" is a show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical '' Babes in Arms'', in which it was introduced by former child star Mitzi Green. This song is a spoof of New York high society and its strict etiquette (the first line ...

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Frank Sinatra Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Honorific nicknames in popular music, Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is regarded as one of the Time 100: The Most I ...

) * ''Josh Williams'' – "

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Greatest Love of All "The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser, who composed the music, and Linda Creed, who wrote the lyrics. It was originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson, who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at number two on the ...

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) * ''James Kannis'' – "

Drift Away "Drift Away" is a song written by Mentor Williams in 1970 and first recorded by British singer Mike Berry on his 1972 album ''Drift Away''. A version by John Henry Kurtz was released two months later in November 1972. Mentor Williams was a c ...

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Dobie Gray Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included " The 'In' Cro ...

) * ''Emily Williams'' – " To Zion" (

Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American musician. She is celebrated as one of the most influential musical artists of her generation. Hill is credited with breaking barriers for female rappers, contributing to the popular music, m ...

) * ''Daniel Spillane'' – "

Gimme Some Lovin' "Gimme Some Lovin" is a song first recorded by the Spencer Davis Group. Released as a single in 1966, it reached the Top 10 of the record charts in several countries. Later, ''Rolling Stone'' included the song on its list of the 500 Greatest Son ...

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) Advancing to the Top 13: James Kannis, Emily Williams, Daniel Spillane and Roxane LeBrasse

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Kate DeAraugo

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Ain't Nobody "Ain't Nobody" is a song by American funk band Rufus and American singer Chaka Khan. It was released on November 4, 1983, by Warner Bros., as one of four studio tracks included on their live album, ''Stompin' at the Savoy'' (1983). "Ain't Nobod ...

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:''Top 5'': "Lady Marmalade" by Patti LaBelle :''Top 4'': "The Impossible Dream (The Quest), The Impossible Dream" and "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley :''Top 3'': "Heaven (Bryan Adams song), Heaven" by Bryan Adams and "Like a Prayer (song), Like a Prayer" by Madonna (entertainer), Madonna :''Top 2'': "Shackles (Praise You)" by Mary Mary, "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton, " Maybe Tonight" ''(winner's Single)''

Emily Williams

Emily Williams (born 8 October 1984 in New Zealand), a former factory worker, was the runner-up and is a member of the band

. Emily was in the bottom three only once (the Top 7) and scored three touchdowns over the course of the season, from judge, Mark Holden. :''Audition'': "Rock with You" by Michael Jackson :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': "Fallin' (Alicia Keys song), Fallin'" by Alicia Keys :''Top 30'': " Make It Happen" by

:''Wildcards'': " To Zion" by

:''Top 13'': "Buses and Trains" by Bachelor Girl :''Top 11'': "Respect (song), RESPECT" by

:''Top 10'': "Bohemian Rhapsody" by

:''Top 9'': "Hero (Mariah Carey song), Hero" by

:''Top 8'': "All the Way (Frank Sinatra song), All The Way" by

~ ''TOUCHDOWN!'' :''Top 7'': "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by

Bottom 2 :''Up Close & Personal'': "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?, How Come You Don't Call Me?" by Prince (musician), Prince (Alicia Keys version) :''Top 6'': "River Deep - Mountain High, River Deep, Mountain High" by Ike Turner, Ike &

~ ''TOUCHDOWN!'' :''Top 5'': "I'm Every Woman" by

~ ''TOUCHDOWN!'' :''Top 4'': "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley :''Top 3'': "...Baby One More Time (song), ...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears and "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton :''Top 2'': "Since U Been Gone" by

, "Emotion (Samantha Sang song), Emotion" by Destiny's Child / The Bee Gees, " Maybe Tonight" ''(winner's single)'' Williams now lives in Melbourne with her partner and daughter. She released her debut solo single Emily Williams, Spellbound independently on 1 November 2010.

Lee Harding

Lee Harding (born 8 June 1983), was placed third in the competition. From Frankston, Victoria, Frankston, Victoria, prior to Idol, he worked at the local AMC cinema multiplex. :''Audition'': "All for One (The Screaming Jets album), Better" by The Screaming Jets, "Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams song), Let Me Entertain You" by Robbie Williams, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by

& "Run to Paradise" by The Choirboys (band), The Choirboys :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "Hard to Handle (song), Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': "Footloose (song), Footloose" by Kenny Loggins :''Top 30'': " The Anthem" by

:''Top 13'': "Holy Grail (Hunters & Collectors song), Holy Grail" by Hunters & Collectors :''Top 11'': "I'm a Believer" by The Monkees :''Top 10'': "Roxanne (The Police song), Roxanne" by The Police :''Top 9'': "Holiday (Green Day song), Holiday" by Green Day :''Top 8'': "Straighten Up and Fly Right" by Robbie Williams :''Top 7'': "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor (band), Survivor :''Up Close & Personal'': "Plush (song), Plush" by Stone Temple Pilots :''Top 6'': "Ben (song), Ben" by Michael Jackson :''Top 5'': "My Sharona" by The Knack Bottom 2 :''Top 4'': "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" and "Jailhouse Rock (song), Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley :''Top 3'': "Faith (Limp Bizkit song), Faith" by George Michael (Limp Bizkit version), "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell (The Living End version) Eliminated Harding is the lead singer of his band, Bedrock.

Dan England

Dan England (born 22 August 1983), is a former filling station, service station employee from Brisbane, noted for his dreadlock hairstyle. Before Idol, Dan was singer for the Brisbane covers band 'Bejesus' and in earlier years, attended St. Joseph's Nudgee College in Brisbane. Captivating the hearts of the Australian public with his soulful and angelic voice, dreadlock hairstyle and warm charisma, he was voted off on 7 November 2005, with a difference of 27 votes separating him from Lee Harding (singer), Lee Harding. It was suggested his elimination was attributed in part to the fact that his home state, Queensland, did not participate in Daylight saving time, daylight saving, and that Queensland voters therefore had one hour less to make their votes. This viewpoint was expounded further in the national parliament by the State Premier, Peter Beattie. :''Audition'': "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "Father and Son (song), Father and Son" by Cat Stevens :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "Cryin' Shame" by Johnny Diesel, Diesel :''Top 11'': "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers :''Top 10'': "We Will Rock You" by

:''Top 9'': "To Be with You" by Mr. Big (American band), Mr. Big :''Top 8'': "(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" by Harry Connick, Jr. Bottom 2 :''Top 7'': "Broken Wings (Mr. Mister song), Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister :''Up Close & Personal'': "Rooster (song), Rooster" by Alice in Chains :''Top 6'': "Reach Out I'll Be There" by Four Tops Bottom 3 :''Top 5'': "Desperado (Eagles song), Desperado" by Eagles (band), Eagles ~ ''TOUCHDOWN!'' :''Top 4'': "Hound Dog (song), Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis PresleyEliminated After his highly successful run on Idol, Dan has continued his dream of doing what he loves best, by honing his songs and playing to tens of thousands of people in towns and cities across Australia. In 2006 he toured as a support act to

. Early 2007 saw him tour with Chris Murphy (Australian singer), Chris Murphy (fourth place getter in Australian Idol (season 4), season 4) locally in SE Queensland. Later that year, 2008 and through to February 2009, Dan's national tour "A year on the Road tour," saw him play a record number of live shows, ironically lasting 15 months because of its success. Dan released a self-titled, independent debut single, which was used as a part of the 2007 RAAF promotions campaign. Hitting number five on the iTunes charts, the self-titled mini-album was in stores in the third quarter of 2006. Its first single released to radio was "Reason to Fly".

Daniel Spillane

Daniel Spillane (born 29 February 1980) was eliminated on 31 October 2005, placed fifth. After previously auditioning unsuccessfully in earlier seasons, he heeded the advice of judge Mark Holden and dedicated the next year to honing his skills as a performer. He left his employment with his family's real estate business to move to Brisbane to find inspiration. Noted for his rendition of "

" by the

impressed the judges and he was unanimously invited to the next round. :''Audition'': "

" by

:''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "New York State of Mind" by Tony Bennett :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Wildcards'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "Tucker's Daughter" by Ian Moss :''Top 11'': "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown :''Top 10'': "T.N.T. (song), TNT" by AC/DC Bottom 3 :''Top 9'': "If I Could (1927 song), If I Could" by 1927 (band), 1927 Bottom 3 :''Top 8'': "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé :''Top 7'': "If You Don't Know Me by Now" by Simply Red Bottom 3 :''Up Close & Personal'': "A Song for You" by Leon Russell :''Top 6'': "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations Bottom 2 :''Top 5'': "Cold as Ice (Foreigner song), Cold as Ice" by Foreigner (band), Foreigner Eliminated

Anne Robertson

Anne Robertson, (born 7 March 1983), is of Samoans, Samoan descent, but has grown up largely in Sydney's South-West. She is mostly known as a contestant on the 2005 season of ''

''. She had never been into the bottom 2 or 3 until her elimination, in which she made it to the final 6.

Australian Idol

:''Audition'': "Where Do We Go from Here (Deborah Cox song), Where Do We Go from Here" by Deborah Cox :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "I Don't Want To Be With Nobody But You" by Absent Friends (band), Absent Friends :''Top 11'': "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" by Sam & Dave :''Top 10'': "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2 :''Top 9'': "Independent Women" by Destiny's Child :''Top 8'': "Minnie the Moocher" by Cab Calloway :''Top 7'': "Open Arms (Journey song), Open Arms" by Journey (band), Journey :''Up Close & Personal'': "Dangerously in Love (song), Dangerously in Love" by Beyoncé Knowles :''Top 6'': "If I Were Your Woman (song), If I Were Your Woman" by Gladys Knight Eliminated

After Idol

Anne has performed all over Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and Singapore. She has written and recorded with some of Australia's finest songwriters/producers and occasionally performs and hits the live music circuit in Sydney and around Australia. In 2008 Anne was a member of Australia's girl group, ''Sultry Sally''. The girls' first single is a cover of the 2001 Crystal Waters floor filler, "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless), Gypsy Woman" In 2010, Anne released a version of Jerome Grey famous track "We are Samoa" available for purchase on iTunes, Rhapsody (online music service), Rhapsody, Amazon.com, Amazon, Emusic and Napster with all online proceeds going towards a charity supporting the 2009 tsunami. The most recognizable song in Samoan History and known to be the Samoa's second National Anthem. A song which was even performed by the original composer Jerome before President Carter and the United States Congress in 1980.

James Kannis

James Jay Kannis (born 5 November 1985) was eliminated on 17 October 2005, placed seventh. :''Audition'': "A Dollar Away" ''(own composition)'' :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "

" by

:''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn :''Top 30'': "

" by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Babyface &

:''Wildcards'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "The Day You Went Away" by Wendy Matthews :''Top 11'': "Hold On, I'm Comin' (song), Hold On, I'm Coming!" by Sam & Dave Bottom 3 :''Top 10'': "Layla" by

Bottom 2 :''Top 9'': "Love the One You're With" by Luther Vandross :''Top 8'': "Sway (Luis Demetrio song), Sway" by Michael Bublé Bottom 3 :''Top 7'': "Truly (Lionel Richie song), Truly" by Lionel Richie Eliminated

Milly Edwards

Amelia "Milly" Edwards (born 29 February 1988) was eliminated on 10 October 2005. Though she auditioned in Tasmania, she is a resident of Victoria, Australia, Victoria. :''Audition'': "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by

:''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': "I Just Wanna Make Love to You" by

:''Top 13'': "Playing to Win (Little River Band album), Playing to Win" by

Bottom 3 :''Top 11'': "Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)" by The Contours :''Top 10'': "Somebody to Love (Queen song), Somebody To Love" by

:''Top 9'': "Sunday Morning (No Doubt song), Sunday Morning" by No Doubt Bottom 2 :''Top 8'': "Get Happy (song), Get Happy" by Judy Garland Eliminated

Roxane LeBrasse

Roxane LeBrasse (born 26 August 1983 in Mauritius) was placed ninth in the competition, after being voted off on 3 October 2005. Initially missing out on a place in the final twelve, she became a part of the season's final thirteen. Following the announcement of the third choice, Daniel Spillane in the Wildcard show, it was revealed there was less than 1% difference in the votes separating Roxane and Daniel, therefore the judges felt Roxane was too good to not be included in the final rounds. This would mean however, the elimination of two contestants in the following week. Roxane is one of three contestants from series 3, apart from the two who were eliminated in the first week of the finals, who was eliminated on her first time in the bottom 3. The others were Natalie Zarah (11th) and Anne Robertson (6th). Before auditioning, LeBrasse was a back-up singer to Australian singer Jade MacRae. She appeared on a single with the popular 1990s Australian band Rockmelons, The Rockmelons, titled "I Ain't Playin", released in mid-2002 and peaked at No. 79 in the ARIA Charts. She was also featured singing "I Got News for You", "Game Tight" and "Three's a Crowd" on their ''Rockies 3'' album. :''Audition'': "I Want You Back" by

& "Saving All My Love for You" by

:''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': " A Natural Woman" by

:''Wildcards'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "Forever Now (Cold Chisel song), Forever Now" by Cold Chisel :''Top 11'': "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes :''Top 10'': "We Are the Champions" by

:''Top 9'': "The Voice Within" by

Eliminated Now signed to Universal Music Group, Universal Music, her first single is called "Sexy (Roxane LeBrasse song), Sexy". Produced and remixed by Sydney DJ Tony Vass, Tony 'Super T' Vass and mixed by Sam Lamore (Tonight Only), it was released in 2007.

Laura Gissara

Laura Gissara (born 14 March 1984), was eliminated from the show on 26 September 2005, placed tenth. :''Audition'': :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "All the Man That I Need" by

:''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': "Don't Play That Song (You Lied), Don't Play That Song" by

:''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "You're My World" by Cilla Black / Daryl Braithwaite :''Top 11'': "Don't Play That Song (You Lied), Don't Play That Song" by

Bottom 2 :''Top 10'': "The Greatest View" by Silverchair Eliminated Since Idol, she has been signed by Shock Records and released a single named "Ti Amo" on 31 July 2006.

Natalie Zahra

Natalie Zahra (born 24 April 1988), was placed eleventh in the competition, being eliminated on 19 September 2005. A country girl from Innisfail, Queensland, Innisfail, Northern Queensland, prior to Idol, she was a singing teacher and taught students of all ages. :''Audition'': "Over the Rainbow, Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Judy Garland :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': :''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "Absolutely Everybody" by Vanessa Amorosi :''Top 11'': "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas Eliminated

Chris Luder

Chris Luder (born 18 May) was eliminated on 12 September 2005, placed twelfth in the competition. Chris made it into the Top 13, along with good friend (prior to Idol),

, but was voted off in the first live eviction show, along with Tarni Stephens. :''Audition'': 'Tip of My Tongue' by Diesel :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': 'More than Anyone' by Gavin DeGraw :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': 'Sign your name' by Terence Trent D'arby :''Top 30'': " Beautiful Soul" by

:''Top 13'': "Throw Your Arms Around Me" by Hunters & Collectors Eliminated

Tarni Stephens

Tarni Stephens (born 3 April 1978) was the first of the top thirteen to be eliminated, on 12 September 2005, along with fellow contestant Chris Luder. Auditioning in Brisbane, she was the lead singer in her band ''Tarni'' and became known to the Australian public for her rock style of music. :''Audition'': "Trouble (Pink song), Trouble" by Pink (singer), Pink :''Theatre Week (Round 1)'': "Rush You" by Baby Animals :''Theatre Week (Round 3)'': "La La (Ashlee Simpson song), La La" by Ashlee Simpson :''Top 30'': "

" by

:''Top 13'': "(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind" by Powderfinger Eliminated

Elimination chart

External links

Official Australian Idol website
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