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| Australian Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
| Hosted by | Andrew G James Mathison |
| Judges | Kyle Sandilands Marcia Hines Mark Holden |
| Winner | Kate DeAraugo |
| Runner-up | Emily Williams |
| Finals venue | Sydney Opera House |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Original release | 26 July – 21 November 2005 |
| Season chronology | |
| Australian Idol (season 3) | |
| Contestants (with dates of elimination) | |
| Kate DeAraugo | Winner |
| Emily Williams | Runner-Up |
| Lee Harding | 14 November |
| Dan England | 7 November |
| Daniel Spillane | 31 October |
| Anne Robertson | 24 October |
| James Kannis | 17 October |
| Milly Edwards | 10 October |
| Roxane LeBrasse | 3 October |
| Laura Gissara | 26 September |
| Natalie Zahra | 19 September |
| Chris Luder | 12 September |
| Tarni Stephens | 12 September |
The third season of Australian Idol debuted on 26 July 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on 16 August 2005 with three of the Top 12 contenders announced the following night on 17 August 2005. 2Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands replaced former judge Ian Dickson.