Australia's Got Talent season 6 explained

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Host:Grant Denyer
Judges:Brian McFadden
Dannii Minogue
Kyle Sandilands
Todd McKenney (Melbourne auditions & Finals showdown 2)
Winner:Andrew De Silva
Runner Up:The Wolfe Brothers
Network:Seven Network

Australia's Got Talent is an Australian reality television show, based on the original UK series, to find new talent. The sixth season aired on the Seven Network from 16 April 2012 until 25 July 2012. Dannii Minogue, Brian McFadden and Kyle Sandilands returned as judges, as well as Grant Denyer as host.[1] The auditions took place from October–December 2011, and the filming of the show took place from February–March 2012.[2] Todd McKenney was a guest judge at the Melbourne auditions, in the absence of Sandilands, and the second show of the finals showdown, in the absence of McFadden. This was Minogue and McFadden's final series as judges, as they were replaced by Dawn French, Geri Halliwell and season 5 contestant Timomatic in season 7.

Auditions

There are various options for auditioning, such as attending the correct venue on the correct day with the questionnaire (which can be found on the website or completed on audition day), sending a DVD in with the act on it, or applying online.[3] The following list contains all of the cities, venues and dates of the auditions.[4] Todd McKenney was a guest judge at the Melbourne auditions in the place of Kyle Sandilands.

Semi-finalists

Key Winner Runner up Finalist Grand Finalist Semi-Finalist (lost judges' vote)
Name GenreActAge(s)FromSemiPosition reached
Andrew De SilvaMusicSinger37Melbourne
Sri Lanka (native)
2Winner
Andy HolmMusicMusician54Byron Bay8Semi-finalist
Anthony LayeMagicMentalist 34Sydney8Semi-Finalist
Beside LightsMusicBand21-22Perth2Finalist
Black DiamondsDancingDance Group15–50Adelaide8Semi-Finalist
Boris JalovecSingingOpera Singer43Boolarra, NSW6Semi-Finalist
Caleb BartoloDancingDancer19Melbourne5Semi-Finalist
CircoticPerformingGymnastics Group19–27Melbourne7Semi-Finalist
Cody BellSingingSinger18Melbourne1Semi-finalist
Darren JonesSingingSinger50Adelaide2Semi-finalist
DivaliciousSingingOpera Duo43 & 41Western Australia4Semi-finalist
Divine KnightsSingingSinging Duo 32 & 33Sydney4Semi-finalist
Dylan YeandlePerformingStripper25Launceston7Grand Finalist
Ev and BowDancingDance Group17-26Sydney2Semi-finalist
Flair RidersPerformingStunt Motorcycle Team 21–24Byron Bay5Semi-Finalist
Flowers For MidnightMusicBand17-39Brisbane 7Finalist
GenesisMusicBeatboxer19Sydney6Grand Finalist
George & NorikoMusicMusicians 33 & 37Melbourne4Finalist
HanselSingingRock Band22–35Newcastle3Semi-finalist
JaggerMusicDrummer9Sydney1Finalist
Jeremy YongMusicSinger7Sydney5Semi-finalist
Joe FisherPerformingJuggler14Tasmania3Semi-finalist
Joe MooreMusicSinger21Sydney5Grand Finalist
Jonny TaylorMusicSinger26Perth7Semi-Finalist
Justin GeangeSingingSinger39Brisbane7Semi-finalist
Kookies N KreamDancingDance Group14-18Sydney8Grand Finalist
Larger Than LifeMusicBand9-14Sydney4Semi-finalist
Laura LoeSingingSinger24Melbourne1Semi-finalist
Laydee KinmeeSingingDrag Singer27Sydney5Semi-Finalsit
Luke HeggieComedyComedian37Sydney4Semi-finalist
Mark LowndesMusicSinger28Brisbane6Finalist
Mint26SingingA Cappella Group28–33Melbourne7Semi-finalist
Monique Le BasSingingOpera Singer29Minyip, Victoria8Semi-finalist
Nat HarrisPerformingAerialist 32Sydney1Semi-finalist
Natasha HoeberigsSingingSinger 19Sydney3Semi-finalist
OdysseyPerformingGymnastics Group11-35Brisbane3Grand Finalist
Outside the BoxPerformingGymnastics GroupPenrith4Semi-finalist
Owen CampbellMusicSinger28Canberra3Finalist
Phly CrewDancingDance Duo21 & 22Sydney7Semi Finalist
PhuzionSingingSinging Duo17Canberra5Semi-Finalist
PipMagicIllusionist 25Sydney1Semi-finalist
Rhys TohlhurstSingingSinger 17Cairns4Finalist
RunwayDancingDance Group16-22Brisbane3Semi-finalist
Sam McCoolComedyComedian35Sydney1Semi-finalist
Soul MystiqueMagicQuick Change Duo 35 & 40Brisbane5Grand Finalist
SuperhoodzDanceDance Group15–22Melbourne1Semi-finalist
Suzie Q & Toby JPerformingAerial Duo 28 & 36Gold Coast6Semi-finalist
Ten Days After ChristmasSingingSinging Duo8 & 10Tasmania8Semi-finalist
The Divine Divas of SunburyMusicChoir11–71Sunbury, VIC2Semi-finalist
The Nelson TwinsComedyComedians29Walbundrie, NSW8Finalist
The PigsMusicBluegrass Band29–49Tasmania6Semi-finalist
The Space CowboyPerforming Sideshow Act33Byron Bay2Semi-finalist
The Wolfe BrothersMusicBand22-26Hobart1Runner-up
Tiny TinaSingingSinger 38Sydney2Semi-finalist
Trinity Tiger TonesSingingA Cappella Group19–23Melbourne6Semi-finalist
ZigittyDancingDance Group9-13Sydney3Semi-finalist
Zoo AllstarsDancingCheerleading Group15–30Brisbane6Semi-finalist

Semi-final summary

The "Order" columns lists the order of appearance each act made for every episode.

Key Buzzed Judges' choice

Semi-final 1

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1JaggerWon judges vote
2Cody BellEliminated
3SuperhoodzEliminated
4Nat HarrisEliminated
5PipEliminated
6The Wolfe BrothersWon public vote
7Sam McCoolEliminated
8Laura LoeLost judges vote

Semi-final 2

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Tiny TinaEliminated
2The Divine Divas of SunburyEliminated
3The Space CowboyEliminated
4Beside LightsWon judges vote
5Darren JonesEliminated
6Ev and BowLost judges vote
7Andrew De SilvaWon public vote

Semi-final 3

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1ZigittyEliminated
2Natasha HoeberigsEliminated
3HanselEliminated
4RunwayLost judges vote
5Joe FisherEliminated
6OdysseyWon public vote
7Owen CampbellWon judges vote

Semi-final 4

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Divine KnightsEliminated
2Larger Than LifeEliminated
3Outside The BoxEliminated
4George and NorikoWon public vote
5Luke HeggieEliminated
6DivaliciousLost Judges Vote
7Rhys TolhurstWon Judges Vote

Semi-final 5

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Jeremy YongLost Judges Vote
2Flair Riders 1Eliminated
3Laydee KinmeeEliminated
4PhuzionEliminated
5Caleb BartoloEliminated
6Joe MooreWon Judges Vote
7Soul MystiqueWon public vote

Notes

Semi-final 6

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Suzie Q & Toby JEliminated
2Boris JalovecEliminated
3Trinity Tiger TonesEliminated
4GenesisWon Judges Vote
5Zoo AllstarsEliminated
6The PigsLost Judges Vote
7Mark LowndesWon public vote

Semi-final 7

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Phly CrewEliminated
2Jonny TaylorLost Judges Vote
3CircoticEliminated
4Justin GeangeEliminated
5Mint26Eliminated
6Dylan YeandleWon Judges Vote
7Flowers For MidnightWon public vote

Semi-final 8

OrderSemi-FinalistBuzzes and Judges' votesResult
1Black Diamonds Drilldance TeamEliminated
2Andy HolmEliminated
3Monique Le BasEliminated
4Ten Days After ChristmasEliminated
5The Nelson TwinsWon Judges Vote
6 Anthony LayeLost Judges Vote
7Kookies N KreamWon Public Vote

Finals summary

The "Order" columns lists the order of appearance each act made for every episode.

Key

Final showdown 1

OrderContestantFinished
1Mark LowndesEliminated
2GenesisWon Judges Vote
3Owen CampbellTop 5 - Eliminated
4JaggerEliminated
5Dylan YeandleWon Judges Vote
6Joe MooreWon public vote
7OdysseyWon public vote
8Beside LightsEliminated

Final showdown 2

OrderContestantFinished
1Flowers For MidnightEliminated
2George & NorikoTop 5 - Eliminated
3The Nelson TwinsEliminated
4The Wolfe BrothersWon public vote
5Soul MystiqueWon Judges Vote
6Rhys TohlhurstEliminated
7Kookies N KreamWon Judges Vote
8Andrew De SilvaWon public vote

Notes

Grand Final

Key
OrderContestantFinished
1Genesis8th Place
2The Wolfe BrothersRunner Up
3Dylan Yeandle7th Place
4Joe Moore4th Place
5Soul Mystique3rd Place
6Kookies N Kream6th Place
7Andrew De SilvaWinner
8Odyssey5th Place

Ratings

Colour key:
  • – Highest rating episode and week during the series
  • – Lowest rating episode and week during the series
    EpisodeOriginal airdateViewers
    Night
    Rank
    Source
    1"Auditions"16 April 20121.1966[5]
    217 April 20120.9809[6]
    318 April 20121.3921[7]
    423 April 20121.2276[8]
    524 April 20121.03310[9]
    625 April 20121.5371[10]
    730 April 20120.96610[11]
    81 May 20121.0737[12]
    92 May 20121.3013[13]
    10"Semi-Finals"9 May 20121.1653[14]
    1116 May 20121.0725[15]
    1223 May 20120.54719[16]
    1330 May 20121.0267[17]
    146 June 20121.0018[18]
    1514 June 20120.53419[19]
    160.88111[20]
    170.9019[21]
    18"Finals"4 July 20120.80513[22]
    1911 July 20120.91810[23]
    20"Grand Finale"18 July 20121.1094[24]
    210.9987[25]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Yahoo! 7 . Australia's Got Talent . Yahoo! . Australia . . 30 September 2011 . 30 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111005041127/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/australias-got-talent/ . 5 October 2011.
    2. Web site: Archived copy . 2011-09-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111005023414/http://www.fmashows.com/agt/agt2011s6questionnaire.pdf . 5 October 2011.
    3. http://www.fmashows.com/agt/agt_qld.html Australia's Got Talent
    4. http://www.fmashows.com/agt/index.html Australia's Got Talent
    5. Web site: Monday 16 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    6. Web site: Tuesday 17 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    7. Web site: Wednesday 18 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    8. Web site: Monday 23 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    9. Web site: Tuesday 24 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    10. Web site: Wednesday 25 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    11. Web site: Monday 30 April 2012 | TV Tonight.
    12. Web site: Tuesday 1 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    13. Web site: Wednesday 2 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    14. Web site: Wednesday 9 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    15. Web site: Wednesday 16 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    16. Web site: Wednesday 23 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    17. Web site: Wednesday 30 May 2012 | TV Tonight.
    18. Web site: Wednesday 6 June 2012 | TV Tonight.
    19. Web site: Wednesday 13 June 2012 | TV Tonight.
    20. Web site: Wednesday 20 June 2012 | TV Tonight.
    21. Web site: Wednesday 27 June 2012 | TV Tonight.
    22. Web site: Wednesday 4 July 2012 | TV Tonight.
    23. Web site: Wednesday 11 July 2012 | TV Tonight.
    24. Web site: Wednesday 18 July 2012 | TV Tonight.
    25. Web site: Wednesday 25 July 2012 | TV Tonight.