The new season of Australian Idol returns to Channel 7 and 7plus, with judges Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark and Marcia Hines hitting the road to find a new Australian singing superstar.
The smash-hit show is tipped to be the toughest season yet, as the judges look for the ultimate performer who can win the hearts of the public and be named as the new Australian Idol.
Contestants like Jaymon, below, will take to the stage to sing, hoping the judging panel can spot their raw talent.
Rockhampton handyman Jaymon is taking part in this year’s Australian Idol.
During the auditions, contestants will be keen to score the coveted Golden Ticket which sends them through to the next round. There’s only 30 available so only the most talented performers will get the go-ahead to move forward.
When the Top 30 have been chosen, they will undergo some gruelling challenges, set by the judges, to make it into the Top 21.
Then, the competition will get down to Australia’s favourite Top 12, before the voting begins and the next Australian Idol will be crowned.
How to watch Australian Idol, 2025
The world-famous show returns to Seven and 7plus on Sunday, 2 February at 7pm.
What do you win on Australian Idol?
The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios and the coveted title of Australian Idol 2025.
Last year, Dylan Wright won the show after a nail-biting final.
Who are the Australian Idol judges for 2025?
Kyle Sandilands
Sandilands is one of Australia’s best-loved broadcasters, with an unparalleled career across both radio and TV. Since 2000, Kyle has hosted The Kyle & Jackie O Show, winning a record-breaking 52 Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Kyle was a judge on Australian Idol from 2004 to 2009, The X-Factor Australia from 2010 to 2011, and Australia’s Got Talent from 2010 to 2013.
Sandilands runs his own production company, King Kyle, across radio, TV, music, retail and tech and works as a consultant.
Kyle Sandilands returns as a judge on Australian Idol, 2025.
Marcia Hines
Marcia Hines’ music career spans an incredible five decades, with 22 albums released and 2.6 million copies sold. She was a judge on the original Australian Idol panel from 2003 to 2009, and inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. She received the Order of Australia Medal in 2009 for her services to the Australian entertainment industry as a performer, judge and mentor.
Marcia Hines is a judge on Australian Idol, 2025.
Amy Shark
Amy Shark burst onto the global music scene in 2016, with her six-time platinum single Adore putting her on the map. This was followed by APRA Song of the Year-winning, seven-time platinum and #1 Australian Airplay Chat hit, I Said Hi, and 2019 three-time platinum single Mess Her Up.
In 2024, Shark released her third #1 ARIA album, Sunday Sadness, and toured across Australia and New Zealand.
Amy Shark is once again a judge on Australian Idol, 2025
Who’s hosting Australian Idol, 2025?
This year’s season of Australian Idol is once hosted by Ricki-Lee – who was discovered on Australian Idol in 2004 – and entertainment presenter and former E! host Scott Tweedie.
Australian Idol is produced for the Seven Network by Eureka Productions.
Australian Idol premieres Sunday, 2 February at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.