Judges Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark and Marcia Hines are looking for the next generation of singing sensations when Australia’s biggest star-making competition, Australian Idol, returns on Monday, January 29 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
For some contestants, Australian Idol is bigger than a dream — it’s a calling.
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Singer Amy Reeves, 24, got her first taste of performing as a child, as she revealed to the judges in a sneak peek of the new season.
The self-described “little diva” grabbed hold of her dream and never let go.
“I come from a really massive Filipino family,” Amy says.
“The first time I performed, I was four years old, and I just refused to get off the stage.”
Raised in the small coastal town of Broome, WA, Amy’s ambition can’t be contained by borders.
“Broome is a world away from where I’m going,” she says.
“When it all started that seemed a world away too.
“I don’t know what will happen after those two minutes.
“I don’t know which path my future is headed.”
Her Australian Idol audition leaves Amy Shark speechless before Kyle interjects.
“I think the word you’re looking for is f****** amazing,” he says.
“There is no reason you can’t win this competition.”
A global success since 2001, the Idol franchise has launched the careers of many multi-award-winning artists, including Aussies Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Shannon Noll, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Anthony Callea, Stan Walker, Casey Donovan and Courtney Act.
International music icons Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert also launched their brilliant careers on the Idol stage.
Australian Idol returns Monday, January 29, 2024 on Channel 7 and 7plus.