Australian Idol is all about talent, performance and emotion. Through an exhausting audition process in five cities judges select the 40 very best performers. The 40 are split into five groups of eight. They each get one chance wow the public. Each week a different group of eight will perform live for the judges. After comments from the judges the audience are called upon to pick up the phone and cast their vote for their favourite performer of the night. Through this selection process, the forty will be trimmed down to just ten finalists. The ten finalists perform in front of a massive studio audience. The performers will choose songs from a specific genre each week as a test to demonstrate their vocal range. Again after comments from the judges the audience will be able to vote for their favourite performer. Each week, the number of performers are reduced until there are only two contestants left standing. In a major live spectacular from the Sydney Opera House the final episode will feature the two aspiring super-stars competing for the ultimate title of Australian Idol. After a dramatic sing-off the phone lines will open for the final time and Australia will cast its vote. | 
