September 25th, 2008 12:05 pm

‘Australian Idol’ the Top 10 Review

Well Australian Idol has now knocked out 2 of the top 12, so we decided it was time for a short run down of the contestants still in with the chance to win some Australian Idol glory.

Wes Carr

Born in South Australia, now living in Bondi, NSW, Wes Carr, 26, is a seasoned musician amongst bars and clubs.  Wes can sing, play the piano and the guitar, he is a strong contender to take out Idols 6th season with betting odds currently sitting at $3.

Chrislyn Hamilton

Chrislyn is 17, from Scarborough, Queensland, she is this years Aussie Idol big girl with a big voice.  She has a lot of heart and soul.  Her confidence is high and she could very well go all the way.  Chrislyn is paying $7.

Mark Spano

Mark, 26 from Brighton, Victoria, is this years rock performer.  His strong vocal abilities and vocal experience mean he has a real chance for Idol glory this year.  Mark is paying $5.

Tom Williams

Adelaide’s only contestant, Tom is a teeny bopper fav, at only 16 he is the youngest male contestant of the bunch.  His vocal abilities aren’t the strongest but his good boy looks make up for it.  Tom is paying $16.

Thanh Bui

Thanh is 25 from Abbotsford, Victoria, he wears his heart on his sleeve.  He tries to sing with a lot of emotion but can often be pigeon holed as a boy band type singer.  If Thanh is to make it he needs to continue to put his soul into his performences.  Thanh is paying $21.

Teale Jakubenko

Teale is 22, from Yatala, Queensland, he was the publics choice on a very strong night during the semi finals.  however his vocal talent isn’t quite as strong as some of the other contestants.  Teale is paying $15.

Madam Park

Madam is 23 from Beverly Hills, NSW.  She is one of two Australian Idol diva performers.  She is certainly an awesome vocalist however does not quite have the confidence yet of a true diva.  If she improves her confidence she certainly is a real chance.  Madam is paying $6.50.

Roshani Priddis

Roshani 21 from Ashfield, NSW, previously from Sri Lanka she was adopted at 6 weeks old from an Australian family.  She is the other Australian Idol diva performer this year, with a fantastic vocal ability and a strong stage presence.  Roshani is paying $9.

Luke Dickens

Luke 25, from Young, NSW is a real Aussie bloke.  He is a sheep shearer but always had a love of singing and even managed to teach himself the guitar.  He was one of the judges picks this year as they thought he had something that the public may warm to.  His husky tones could be described to be similar to Jimmy Barnes.  Luke is paying $17.

Sophie Patterson

Sophie 23, from London, United Kingdom, originally from Victoria is the last one left from the London auditions held for the first time this year.  She loves to sing jazz music with her strong voice however the public hasn’t quite warmed to her yet being in the bottom three on both of the top 12 occasions.  Sophie is paying $26.

So that sums up this years contestants.  The group this year seems to be quite diverse but the jury is still out on whether Idol will lead them to much success.  Having said that, this is their chance to shine.