Topic: James Johnston

• Australian Idol Down to Final Two

  By: lkatulka | 4 Comments | Nov 15, 6:07am ET

  It’s crunch time for our Australian Idol contestants with just a week to go until the grand finale. We were reminded of why our final three made it to the pointy end, with a medley of their finest moments, before one was sent home. Perhaps not surprisingly considered his brush … More

• Nathan Brake Gets Idol Chop on Power Songs Night

  By: lkatulka | 5 Comments | Nov 8, 5:32am ET

  This was a hard episode of Australian Idol for me. It’s always hard to lose a favourite, and even harder when you feel they didn’t deserve to go. This week we lost Nathan, a fact made doubly hard because this was our power songs night. I would have loved to … More

• Toby Moulton Quits Australia Idol

  By: lkatulka | Comment | Nov 1, 5:34am ET

  Anyone who says this season of Australian Idol is boring may just have to eat their words. Tonight’s episode started with a curveball, as Toby Moulton announced he was withdrawing from the competition. It seems his love for his students and the teaching profession far outweighs the passion he has … More

• Australian Idol Brings Back Big Band

  By: lkatulka | 1 Comment | Oct 11, 6:27am ET

  I have really missed Big Band night on Australian Idol. I’m so glad that now Kyle has gone, it’s made a reappearance. But before we could hear the old standards, it was time to give someone the boot. It was another all-male bottom three this week, with Nathan Brake, Scott … More

• Australian Idol Does 80s

  By: lkatulka | Comment | Sep 27, 7:34am ET

  80s night is always my favourite night of Australian Idol. These are the songs I grew up with, unashamedly daggy, flamboyant, and fun. But before we could get into the good stuff, we had to say goodbye to one our Idol hopefuls. Kim Cooper, Sabrina Batshon, and Nathan Brake found … More

• Casey Barnes Bows Out of Australian Idol on Top 10 Night

  By: lkatulka | 3 Comments | Sep 20, 7:42am ET

  Tonight the Australian Idol top 10 sang top 10 hits. But first of all we had to get to just 10 by eliminating one of our contestants. I was honestly shocked to see Kim Cooper and Sabrina Batshon sharing the bottom three spots with serial offender Casey Barnes. While I … More

• Ashleigh Toole Leaves Australian Idol on Rock Night

  By: lkatulka | 2 Comments | Sep 13, 6:57am ET

  Australian Idol rocked this week with special guest mentor and judge Suzi Quatro. But before we could get into the business, someone had to go. This week saw Tim Johnston, Casey Barnes, and Ashleigh Toole land in the bottom three. Despite never putting a foot wrong in the comp, Ashleigh … More

• Australian Idol Finals Kick Off

  By: lkatulka | Comment | Sep 6, 6:41am ET

  The pointy end of Australian Idol kicked off tonight with the first final. But before the performances, we learned that Toby Moulton and Hayley Warner (audience choice) and Casey Barnes and Tim Johnston (judges’ choice) would join our top 12.
  Ashleigh Toole kicked off the night with Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent.” … More

• Kim Cooper and James Johnston Make Australian Idol Finals on Wildcard Night

  By: lkatulka | 3 Comments | Aug 30, 6:35am ET

  After a few days off, I was having Australian Idol withdrawals. Tonight’s show didn’t disappoint, with some of the best talent getting a second chance. But first up it was time to announce our newest finalists. After Thursday’s show Kim Cooper and James Johnston were voted through to the top … More

• Sabrina Batshon and Scott Newnham Join Idol Top 12

  By: lkatulka | Comment | Aug 27, 6:46am ET

  We’re halfway towards having our top 12, with Sabrina Batshon and Scott Newnham joining the fray. Despite my reservations about him, I figured Scott would coast through. I’m pleasantly surprised that the public embraced Sabrina though.
  Kim Cooper kicked off the night with a searing rendition of Katy Perry’s “Waking … More