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Matt Corby (born 7 November 1990) is the runner-up of the fifth season of Australian Idol.

Top 24[]

Matt performed in the first group. He sang "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder. He received enough votes to send him to the Top 12 along with Jacob Butler.

Top 12[]

During the first week, Matt sang "The Scientist" by Coldplay. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 11[]

Matt sang "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 10[]

Matt sang "Got to Get You into My Life" by The Beatles. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 9[]

Matt sang "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 8[]

Matt sang "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 7[]

Matt sang "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.

Doin' It for the Kids Special[]

Matt sang "Bedouin Song" by Lior.

Top 6[]

Matt sang "The Music of the Night" by Michael Crawford and "Transatlanticism" by Death Cab for Cutie. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 5[]

Matt sang "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 4[]

Matt sang "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by Marvin Gaye and "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 3[]

Matt sang "It's Too Late" by Evermore and "Across the Universe" by The Beatles. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.

Top 2[]

Matt sang "Here I Am", "High and Dry" by Radiohead and "Mind's Eye" by Wolfmother. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.

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