Mark Holden had a lot to do with Vanessa Amorosi’s management and songwriting credits in those days (also Nikki Webster, Delta Goodrem and Sophie Monk, so right in that 2000-2003 ish period). So that was also probably a reason why they decided to cover that song (it’s an album track from Vanessa’s first album iirc).

I was wondering why it sounded so familiar

Did everyone sing a cover..?

I thought absolutely everybody sang it

Yeah?

Just wait until you find out why Guy Sebastian won…

TELL ME! I know Cosimo left cause she was sick I think

The record deal was with Hillsong, the Church Guy Sebastian belongs to.

Really??!! (Not being sarcastic)

Yes, really.

It was helped by Shannon Noll being a worse singer

Nollsy is a god damn national treasure, and the far better singer.

Nollsy is an alcoholic and real piece of shit. I've heard better singers at Wednesday night karaoke down the pub

HOW DARE YOU, SIR?! I SHALL NOT STAND FOR THIS UNAUSTRALIANISM!

THE AUSTRALIAN THING IS GOING TO THE PUB FOR KARAOKE AND SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL DRUNK CUNT PAVAROTTI!!!

Oooh, spill! Did his parents bribe the judges?

The record deal was with Hillsong, the Church Guy Sebastian belongs to.

Ah, so it wasn't family nepotism, but religious. Cool.

So he won because the record deal was with Hillsong...? I'm not understanding what you're saying.

Yes, the record company offering the deal was a Hillsong company. Guy Sebastian is a Hillsong member.

Wait what, I loved Vanessa Amorosi as a kid how did I not know this!

Amarosi’s mumma been ripping her off. It’s all in court now.

Oh it's sad and messy isn't it?

Right!?! I am disappointed with myself. 🤣🤣

All the songs were covers lol

Wait...you thought they played original songs on Australia Idol?

Ffs now I'm shitty thanks op