Australian Idol Runners-up

Luke Dickens

Runner-up American Idol 2008

At age 25, Luke Dickens a sheep shearer from New South Wales entered Australian Idol with the knowledge he would become a father for the first time while on the show. As runner-up to Wes Carr, this self-taught guitarist is now well placed to give his child a brighter future.

Music Videos : when We Hear Hallelujah

Matt Corby

Runner-up Australian Idol 2007

Matt Corby from New South Wales attended the 2007 Australian Idol auditions in Sydney at the age of 16 and was the last person to audition that day. The judges thought he was good enough to win the show. Matt is also an accomplished musician, able to play the Guitar and Piano.

Music Videos : Letters

Jessica Mauboy

Runner-up Australian Idol 2006

Jessica was born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and at the age of fourteen won a singing competition and was awarded a recording contract. This was an issue with some sections of the media when she entered the Australian Idol competition.

Videos : Been Waiting , Burn ...more.

Emily Williams

Runner-up The X Factor 2005

Emily left her job as a forklift truck driver in a factor to audition for the 2005 season of Australian Idol. After the Idol Season was completed, Emily formed a group called the Young Divas with three other former idol contestants.

Videos : All The Way ,Bohemian Rhapsody , Searching (Remix)

Anthony Callea

Runner-up Australian Idol 2004

Anthony is from Melbourne Australia and before entering Australian Idol, he worked as a singing teacher in a performing arts school by day and performed at venues in Melbourne at nights. Anthony holds the record for the highest selling and fastest selling single in Australia for his debut single The Prayer.

Music Videos : The Prayer , Rain , Hurts So bad ...more.

Shannon Noll

Runner-up Season 1 Australian Idol 2003

Shannon from New South Wales worked on the family farm after leaving school. While working on the farm, he and his brothers formed a band and played in pubs and clubs around the Australian outback.

Videos : Shine , Don't Give Up...more.