Last week we floated the idea of an Australasian Idol which definitely sparked some discussion, not just within the Idolblog community.

While it is a relatively good idea, the chances of it happening are fairly slim for a number of reasons. Firstly, the producers wouldn't be at all happy about losing such a valuable show and would go out of their way to prevent it from happening. Secondly, I just can't see the Australians agreeing to it. They are quite happy with the way things are and I can't imagine them being happy about a bunch of free-loading kiwis riding off their coat tails just because they can't produce any decent results.

So, I think it would be fairly safe to assume that NZ Idol is going to stay as it is, if there is to be a third season. If this is the case, how easy is it going to be to convince anyone in their right mind to audition when, even if they win, the contract isn't worth the paper that its written on.

Perhaps, as well at the supposed main prize, the producers can throw a car into the deal. Both Australian Idol and American Idol winners also receive cars (However, they do also get an album with a proper release) as part of their prize and I'm sure that with the show being one of the most watched on TV that it shouldn't be too difficult.

At least this way, the winner would actually get something out of the 4 months of their life that they've gifted to TV ratings.