Four of the top 8 contestants of this season were reunited in Perth last night ahead of Telethon this weekend. From left to right: Marshall Hamburger (winner), Iilysh Retallick (runner-up), Gisella Colletti (third place) and John Van Beek. Gisella and John are both locals.
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Upfronts: Renewed for 2026.
Australian Idol will return next year for its biggest season yet, as Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark search for the country’s next singing sensation.
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Courtney Murphy, who came third on Idol in 2004, admitted that he was not winning his battle with late-stage bowel cancer. Courtney and his brothers Chris and Kieran will be an opening act at the Red Hot Summer Tour festival to be held at Sandalford Wines on December 6.
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First ad for the 2026 season aired tonight during My Kitchen Rules.
Full body Kyle. 
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