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Australian Television Talent Shows
Just like the UK and many other countries, Australian television has had a long history of talent shows where new talents have been discovered. The format of the shows since the year 2000 are very similar to those shown in the UK, USA and a number of other countries where the audience at home can participate by voting to save their favourite contestant from being ejected from the show.
Australian Idol
In the year 2000, Australian television began the first series of Popstars. Popstars has its origins in New Zealand; following its success there, the format was sold first to Australia then the UK before going global. In Australia, the show received high ratings for the first series on the Seven network but by 2003 the ratings had declined. At this time a rival TV network (Network ten) launched Australian Idol, which was a instant ratings hit and catapulted Guy Sebastian the winner of the show, to become a multi platinum recording star. Following the success of Australian Idol, the Popstars format was revisited and re-launched in a similar style to Idol, where the contestants sang live. The audience at home appear not to be impressed with the new show given the poor ratings. The show was later axed.
Australia's Got Talent
Australia's Got Talent was launched in 2007 on Australian television, the latest talent show to try to attract a mass audience. The first season was successful and therefore did not suffer the same fate as The X Factor because the show came back for a second season in 2008.
The X Factor
The X Factor was launched in Australia in 2005, which was based on the original version launched in the UK. The series still remain a success in the UK but in Australia the ratings were poor and the TV network decided to axe the show after only one series. Australian Idol remains the nation's favourite and continues to provide a platform for many talented singers to be discovered. The show is presented by Andrew Günsberg and James Mathison. The judging panel consist of Mark Holden from Australia, Marcia Hines from the USA and Ian Dickson from the UK.