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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An extended promo was shown tonight during My Kitchen Rules grand final. Very colourful.
I think it features people who have made it into the top 30.
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Not gonna lie Kyle looks so out of place next to Marcia and Amy.
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The ad looks really good but that song has been used in so many promos and adverts so doesn’t sound very fresh.
Say hello, hello to Idol’s 2026 shining stars
First look at Idol’s extraordinary new contestants
The international star-making sensation Australian Idol will return for a massive fourth season on Seven and 7plus in 2026 with an incredible line-up of new and exciting artists vying to be Australia’s next Idol.
Covering all genres from pop and rock to country and rap, the next generation of musical stars is ready to make the stage their own and prove to judges Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands that they have what it takes: the full package of talent, presence, and star quality.
With the bar set higher than ever, it’s shaping up to be the toughest season yet, as the judges search for the best of the best.
Expect powerful performances, emotional journeys and the discovery of extraordinary new talent as the judges leave no stone unturned to find the next Australian Idol.
Australian Idol
Coming to Seven and 7plus in 2026
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That was the audition held at Marvel Stadium during an AFL match in August this year.
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New auditionee promo aired tonight. A girl named Eva asked the judges to pick a song for her to perform.
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Shy tradie steps into the Australian Idol spotlight
“You are exactly what we hope to see walk through those doors”
Say hello to Kalani: a shy tradie ready to stun the judges when Australian Idol returns for a massive fourth season on Seven and 7plus in 2026.
The 23-year-old landscaper from the Central Coast, NSW, discovered his love of music thanks to his beloved nan.
He might look a little nervous under the lights, but the moment Kalani sings, it’s clear his voice belongs on the Australian Idol stage.
Judge Amy Shark exclaimed: “You are exactly what we hope to see walk through these doors.”
Could this shy tradie be the next Australia Idol?
With the bar set higher than ever, Australian Idol 2026 is shaping up to be the toughest season yet, as judges Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands search for an Idol with the full package of talent, presence, and star quality.
Expect powerful performances, emotional journeys and the discovery of extraordinary new talent as the judges leave no stone unturned to find the next Australian Idol.
Australian Idol
Coming to Seven and 7plus in 2026
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New extended promo aired tonight during Carols in the Domain.
