wooooo
Mark's second to win

Luke and Johnny


I think brooke will be in the top 3 at least but i really hope she wins

erm is the last one of those prediction things upside down?

It is not upside down. From the list above, Johny Taylor has the lowest odds of $2.50 (10-4). It means the bookmakers believe he is most likely the first person to be eliminated from the competition. Wes Carr has the biggest odds of $67 (66-1) meaning the bookmakers believe he will progress to the next round.

Channel Ten reports tonight that the 12 finalists have faced the media for the first time in a Sydney function. More details in the Daily Telegraph tomorrow or Thursday.

I agree!

I don't think she'll make it that long. Which sucks. But people will probably think she's safe, and just not vote, so she'll go around the top 6ish mark.

Prove me wrong Australia!

http://z10.invisionfree.com/Brooke_Addamo/index.php?act=idx


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oh just realised that blonde rocker chick didn't get through YAY

weeee i cant wait for sunday!!!

I can't wait either

Let me guess Top 12 sing Aussie Songs 1st up?!
So annoying... Australian Music isn't a theme?

No, the theme for this week is Idol's Idol. It means that each finalist perform a song originally sung by his/her favourite singer. The following week will be 1980s.

^ Oh really, cool! That should be good.

Seems top 12 will be good

im happy with 10 out of the top 12

who are you not happy with, andrew?

im happy with 2 of the top 12 haha

oh good. so who's singing what on Sunday?

BIG BROTHER died on television this year yet doubled its online video streams to 13 million - but Network Ten has no such plans for its other big TV format, Australian Idol.
The show so far appears to be firing on both media fronts with data from the online researcher Hitwise showing Idol has jumped to the top ranking in online TV shows ahead of The World Game on SBS, Nine's A Current Affair and Seven's Home And Away.
Idol's TV results have helped Ten no end in the ratings race, with audience tallies and Ten's own figures showing Idol's online user base is surging over last year's figures. Ten's digital manager, Damian Smith, told the Herald that Idol's unique users had more than doubled to 100,000 in the show's first two weeks and video viewing was up 65 per cent to 750,000.
Last year Idol generated 7.5 million video streams and the figure is now likely to top 10 million.
Mr Smith and the show's producer, FremantleMedia, refused to be drawn on their expectations on final numbers.
"Last year's Idol season was longer than 2008 so it's possible by season's end the total growth may be less than [the current rate]. But we're expecting on a like-for-like basis to see growth for the season."

http://business.smh.com.au/business/idol-b...80910-4dt8.html

So is next week's 1980's theme? YAY!!! I can't wait!!!

luke and johnny

^ agreed.

I'm not happy with Jonny, Tom or Teale (just boring)

Sophie for the win!

gooo brookieeee and sophieeeee they are the only two im happy with LOL

song choices?

^^ can't find any sorry but i wanna know too..

Sunday is gona be awesome!

Sony Ericsson and Vodafone have come on board as new sponsors of Australian Idol this year. Sony Ericsson will be top tier sponsor, while Vodafone will provide Idol videos to mobile phones. Here is the article:

For the very first time in Australia, everyone will now be able to get an extra Idol fix on their mobile phones. This baby is chock full of video recaps of every episode, including on-demand access to every performance from the Top 24 onwards, video highlights from the first five years of Idol, an exclusive weekly blog that takes you up close and personal with your fav Idols to hear all the backstage stories, as well as being able to catch a glimpse at some of those behind-the-scenes pics on the photo gallery, plus all the latest news and profiles on the 2008 Final 12!
The best thing, there are no download or subscription fees to get your Idol access. Just check with mobile contract or contact your mobile provider before you start going crazy with the good stuff as they may charge you data fees. However, if you’re a Vodafone customer then dig in, it’s all totally FREE!
All you have to do is text ‘IDOL’ to 0410 11 22 44, you’ll get access to the Australian Idol mobile site. (Standard SMS charges apply)

http://www.australianidol.com.au/Vodafone-idol-news.html

I also believe the Idol finals will again be simulcast on Austereo's Today network (2DayFM, Fox FM etc.) this year.

Stuff about tonight's show;

Behind Idol has received the follow tidbits for tomorrow’s first final for 2008, themed “Idol’s Idol”.

- INXS, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, U2, and Crowded House are just some of the song choices
- Some Idols may be playing instruments
- We’re told “most of the singers have picked songs that suit them”
- Luke has picked a “perfect” song

SOURCE

The Sunday Herald Sun reports today that Cyndi Lauper will be a mentor for next week's top 11 performance, which has the 1980s theme.

CHART-TOPPING performer Cyndi Lauper will fly to Australia to be a mentor on Australian Idol next Sunday.
Lauper, who is promoting her new album Bring Ya To The Brink, will mentor the aspiring Idols on Sunday's show and then perform her enduring hit, Time after Time, on the show on Monday.
Lauper, who has been a celebrity mentor on the Canadian version of Idol, said she wanted to help the singers improve as performers and artists rather than heap empty criticism on them.
She said she was happy to pass on the knowledge she had gained from her glittering career.
"Because I have studied singing most of my life, naturally I can look at them and figure out what it is that they need to do," Lauper said.
"There are all these little things you have to check out so you know what the hell is going on in that person's body and what they are doing so you can actually help them, as opposed to standing there and going 'well I thought that performance was . . .'
"Who gives a s--- about that?"
Lauper, famous for hits such as Girls Just Want to Have Fun and True Colours, said she liked Idol.
"It is a venue. Right now with the way the industry is, it is a great venue for them to get exposure," she said.
"It teaches you a lot about the business. They always used to say cream rises to the top, and it is true, but on a show like this it is the fan base voting that you have to be aware of.
"I am doing it to help the ones who really want to sing."
The US star said the Idol contestants should not let go of their dreams if they did not win the show.
"If you don't make it, it does not mean you suck," she said.
"I cannot tell you how many people still tell me I suck at stuff and still say 'hey, what kind of lyrics are these?'.
"I am going to look at these kids and really try to understand what they want to achieve and let them understand that this is a small piece of the journey."
Lauper was in Australia earlier this year to perform at the Mardi Gras.
"I find Australians very down-to-earth, warm and friendly people."

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...3-27258,00.html

Here are the broadcast times for next week (all times local):
Sunday September 21: Final 11 performance
Channel Ten, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Ten South Australia, TDT Tasmania, Darwin Digital Television: 7.30pm - 9.15pm
WIN TV WA: 10.30pm - 12.15am

Monday September 22: Final 11 verdict
Channel Ten, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Ten South Australia, TDT Tasmania, Darwin Digital Television: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WIN TV WA: 11pm - midnight
Source: Yahoo7 TV Guide

Here is the article on Johny Taylor from the Sunday Times in Perth:

WESTERN Australia's final Australian Idol hope is into the top 12 and plans to go all the way to the top.
Talking by phone from Sydney, Jonny Taylor said all his musical dreams came true when he made the final 12 on Australian Idol last week.
He is hoping for a career in music and recognition at the end of his Australian Idol journey.
Taylor grew up in Busselton and left home four years ago at 18 to have a crack at the music scene in Perth.
His favourite Perth band is Karnivool - he thinks they are amazing.
He married his soul-mate Nicole in January and they have made Bunbury their temporary home.
Taylor's passion for music started early.
"I was a pretty quiet kid and kept very much to myself," he said. "I liked it that way and had a tight circle of friends.
"Classical guitar was my escape from the real world.
"I hated school and couldn't wait to get home and study classical guitar.
"That is when my love for music started, but I was very lucky to have an older brother who was a drummer and so he had heaps of cool grunge music in the 90's.
"So I grew up listening to Sound Garden and Pearl Jam."
Taylor is still into the darker music but likes the acoustic sound with heavy rock.
Last November he was involved in a motorbike accident.
"I was heading home on Main St Osborne Park and a fellow ran through a stop sign and pulled out in front of me," he explained.
"I flew over the handlebars and broke my femur and had some neck and back injuries after I collided head first with the car."
Taylor was in two or three heavy alternative rock bands in Perth, but left after he decided he wanted to pursue a solo career.
He was persuaded to enter the Idol auditions by his wife.
"It was a spur of the moment decision - I had nothing to do on that Sunday," said Taylor.
"At the auditions I sang Rusty Cage, the Johnny Cash version of an old Soundgarden song.
"D!cko's response was not entirely positive but the others were into it.
"Then I did an original song which went down really well and I think that's what sealed the deal for me."
While the lead up to his first Idol performance means he is busy he misses Nicole most at the end of the day when he is on his own.
"We are so flat out during the day it doesn't become an issue until night time," he said.
"It is when the day starts winding up that I get lonely and miss her."
On Sunday the final 12 will be performing a song in honour of their musical idol.
"My song is from one of my all-time favourite bands and one of my biggest influences," he said.

Watch Taylor and the other 11 Australian Idol contestants on Sunday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21...5012990,00.html

Final 12 preview from today’s Brisbane Sunday Mail (it’s also on Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Herald Sun):

Idol Wes Carr says it's business as usual
by Jonathon Moran and Nui Te Koha

SINGER Wes Carr won't be weighed down by his favouritism to be the next Australian Idol when the final 12 perform tonight on Channel 10.
Sportingbet Australia has Carr atop its leader, with odds of $3.25 to take out the sixth series of the reality singing competition, followed by Sophie Paterson ($5) and Madam Parker ($7).
The Sydney-based performer is flattered, but says tonight will be business as usual.
"I am just doing exactly what I do, playing in the pubs – just on national television this time," he said.
Carr, best known for a Tambalane gig with Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies, began playing at 15 and is a Sydney live scene regular.
His rivals are aware of his strong chance, but Adelaide's Tom Williams, 16, hopes youthful exuberance can overcome Carr's experience. The youngest Idol contestant ever, still in Year 10 at school, has a tutor so he can continue his studies.
Idol producers have several special guests booked for this series, including American Idol's Jordin Sparks this week and pop legend Cyndi Lauper.
Meanwhile, Idol host Andrew Gunsberg says the new series has a "gaping hole" without babbling judge Mark Holden.
"I miss Mark," he said. "There is also a gaping hole of Holdenisms."
Holden, a popular judge famous for wacky outbursts, was sacked by Idol producers this year.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0...5012980,00.html

THE FINAL DOZEN

1 JONNY TAYLOR, 22, from Perth (WA)
Jonathon Moran says: great voice, but the packaging is wrong. Needs some serious styling help if he's going to be a serious contender.
Odds: $41 to win

2 ROSHANI PRIDDIS, 21, from Sydney (NSW)
Jonathon Moran says: Sri Lankan-born, pocket rocket has got everything an Idol needs: cute look, powerhouse vocals and a genuinely likeable on-screen persona, but needs to cut back on the niceties.
Odds: $12 to win

3 THANH BUI, 25, from Melbourne (Vic)
Jonathon Moran says: a former boy-band member who sounds remarkably like John Farnham, which could be a benefit or a disadvantage.
Odds: $11 to win

4 SOPHIE PATTERSON, 23, from Maryknoll (Vic) via London
Jonathon Moran says: looks like Brigitte Bardot, sounds like the cat that got the cream. Impressed with her quirky singing style and offbeat song choices, but just might be too pretty to win votes from a mostly female audience.
Odds: $5 to win

5 WES CARR, 26, from Sydney (NSW)
Jonathon Moran says: the early favourite, an intriguing mix of folk singer and Bondi boy, but that could work against the Sydney-based singer if viewers get bored.
Odds: $3.25 to win

6 LUKE D!CKENS, 25, from Young (NSW)
Jonathon Moran says: Luke is either the front runner or the obvious underdog. His grouse Aussie sheepshearer character will ring true with a lot of people, but many viewers could find it irritating.
Odds: $21 to win

7 MADAM PARKER, 23, from Sydney (NSW)
Jonathon Moran says: she’s got the name to be winner, but has Madam got the personality to be our Idol? Needs to go to charm school.
Odds: $7 to win

8 CHRISLYN HAMILTON, 17, from Redcliffe (QLD)
Jonathon Moran says: a big girl, with a voice to match. Has a bubbly personality that should prevent her from going down the dreaded Casey Donovan route, but will her alternative fashion look be too much for voters?
Odds: $16 to win

9 BROOKE ADDAMO, 17, from Werribee (VIC)
Jonathon Moran says: so far she’s favoured soppy, emotional and romantic tunes, but there could be some up-tempo pop in the girl yet. Needs more sass appeal.
Odds: $9 to win

10 TOM WILLIAMS, 16, from Adelaide (SA)
Jonathon Moran says: with a cheeky grin, shaggy hair-do and a boy-band singing style, he's probably got the pre-teen girl vote all stitched up from the start.
Odds: $12 to win

11 MARK SPANO, 26, from Brighton (VIC)
Jonathon Moran says: like Diesel, sounds like Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas and destined to be this year's rock guru. A bit lacking in the personality department.
Odds: $8 to win

12 TEALE JAKUBENKO, 22, from Yatala (QLD)
Jonathon Moran says: Teale’s good looks and sweet voice have already won plenty of female fans and he names Rick Price as his musical idol, but he’s already released two albums.
Odds: $14 to win

Tom is from SA
Thanh was born and grew up til 7yo in SA
Wes Carr is from SA

yay

12 mins

I hate how in the ad they say "you chose a great Top 12 Australia" and its showing Luke, Jonny and Roshani. Like of course Roshani would've got in anyway but hell no we didn't choose Luke or Jonny!

Okay.
I like Sophie
She likes counting Crows.
^__^

tom killed i dont wanna miss a thing who agrees?

Tom kills everyhing! Bad singer, bad look and plain - UGLLLLLAI!

Tom is so young!
Wooah I'm feeling so old now watching this show, and seeing people my age or even younger than me on there now.
Haha go them.

being young isnt a exuse to kill steve tylers songs LOL

i wish amanda got through

so far my fave's from tonight are Brooke, Madam and Wes..
Madam was amazing, perfect songchoice!!

Chrislyn was frecking amazing

i dont think Kyle should be allowed to do touchdown's tho

I missed most of it...In White is a lil Spoiler! So READ IT at your OWN RISK!

Ok you thought TOUCHDOWN Had gone forever!!!! Well guess what! in a special Tradition of Mark Holden Kyle gave Chrislyn a Touchdown...I was thinking wow Go Kyle!!! Least he didn't swing his arm around like mad...But Mark's Touchdowns were better....What do you guys think?

marks were more exciting!

omg how awesome was mark!!!! i think michael hutchence would have been proud!!!

i didnt even watch Johnny!

Yeh I know I use to laugh before even did it cuz I knew he was gonna do it....

tbh i really dont miss Mark Holden

Wow! What a first show! Tonight really changed the way I see some people!

For starters, I like Madam now! I think that the reason I didn't like her before is because she reminded me so much of Emily Williams, and I did not like her. But wow. She's amazing!

I've also grown a lot more fond of Chrislyn! She was amazing. That touchdown had me cracking up completely! It was so great and so deserved!

Mark is amazing too! He was just great. I didn't even care about him before, but wow! I'm a fan now!

And I did love Brooke before this, but far out! She was so great tonight!

I also adored Sophie tonight!

But yeah. It's amazing how one performance (and a little bit of background knowledge on the acts) can change your thoughts!

agree 100%
i didnt really like Madam b4 this. but now i think shes amazing!!
Chrislyn was amazing!
and Brooke was awesome as well.

tbh i think the girls were alot better then the guys tonight!
i think the bottom 3 based on singing should be: Tom, Thanh and Johnny

I think the bottom two should PERMANENTLY by Jonny and Luke until they leave, then shove Tom in there.