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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 4 MIN

Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol after 20 years

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Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol 20 years after her iconic 2006 audition as a 16-year-old from Darwin, this time serving as a mentor and guest judge to the show's top 30 contestants. The multi-platinum artist recently performed at Mighty Hoopla festival at Bondi Beach, whilst balancing motherhood to her one-year-old daughter Mia and running her skincare brand Desert Rose. Mauboy reflects on overcoming self-doubt as a young performer and shares insights on mentoring the next generation of Australian artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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