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Carl Riseley (born 21 December 1982) is a contestant on Australian Idol, who finished 3rd on the fifth season of the competition.

Top 24[]

Carl performed in the first group. He sang "Home" by Michael Bublé. Although he was originally eliminated, he was chosen to compete in the Wildcard round.

Wildcard[]

He sang "Bye Bye Love" by The Everly Brothers. He was chosen by the judges to become a member of the Top 12 along with Natalie Gauci.

Top 12[]

During the first week, Carl sang "Waltzing Matilda" by various artists. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 11[]

Carl sang "Clocks" by Coldplay. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 10[]

Carl sang "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 9[]

Carl sang "It's All Right with Me" by Harry Connick, Jr. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 8[]

Carl sang "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.

Top 7[]

Carl sang "Turn Your Love Around" by George Benson. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Doin' It for the Kids Special[]

Carl sang "Pure Imagination" by Gene Wilder.

Top 6[]

Carl sang "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones and "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 5[]

Carl sang "Reminiscing" by Little River Band. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 4[]

Carl sang "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul and "Just Kiss Me" by Harry Connick, Jr. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.

Top 3[]

Carl sang "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison and "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.

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