Australian Idol judge Mark Holden wont be dishing out Touchdowns when the hit TV show returns to Network Ten later in the year.

Both the production company Fremantle Media and Network Ten are attempting to reinvigorate the format for 2008 and Mark's departure is the first, and maybe not the last.

We understand that auditions for the 2008 series will be in more locations. In fact, it has now been officially confirmed that auditions for Australian Idol will be open to ex-pats in Los Angeles and London.

2008 Audition information can be found here

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