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From over 38,000 people who auditioned for Australian Idol in 2008, two finalists remain. Both idols will take to the stage, live from the Sydney Opera House and perform for the last time tonight before one of them is crowned Australian Idol 2008.

After 13 weeks on air and over 110 live performances, the two finalists have survived 10 verdict shows and now face their last challenge – each other.

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Thursday, November 27

7.30pm on Channel Seven

Narrated by Simon Reeve

What would become of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the years after man vanished from earth?

With humans gone, could it be possible that Australia’s kangaroo evolves to take our place?

And what of our houses, offices, roads, rivers and everything else that makes up the world in which we live?

These questions and more are asked in the literally ground breaking documentary, Life After People, making its commercial TV debut on Channel Seven this month.

Based on the opinions of leading experts in the fields of engineering, botany, ecology, biology, geology, climatology and archaeology, Life After People asks the age old question: what happens to the world when we leave it behind?

With feature film style CGI graphics, viewers will see the likely fate of the earth, animals and plants post humans.

Saturday, December 20 on Channel 7

Friday, November 21: Kate Ritchie is returning home to Channel 7 to host this year's Woolworths’ Carols in the Domain.

As the event celebrates its 26th year with the biggest line-up of Australia's top voices, Kate is excited to mark her second year as co-host.

“It’s a real honour to host,” says Kate. “As a kid we’d always watch the Carols on the TV at home. And now to be up there on that stage is amazing.

“I think the Carols make everyone stop and enjoy the Christmas spirit. Everyone gets caught up in Christmas shopping and getting ready for the day, and the Carols give everyone a moment to let the Christmas spirit wash over.”

An announcement on Kate’s co-host and the stars set to join her on stage to sing the nation’s favourite Christmas carols will be made in the near future.

The free concert is broadcast live on Channel 7 across the country on Saturday, December 20 from Sydney’s Domain.

Last night in a one-hour intense season finale, Melbourne finalist Rhys Uhlich was announced the winner of Make Me a Supermodel for 2008.

The finale saw all 14 models reunite as they took to the Make Me A Supermodel catwalk one last time alongside the final three - Rhys Uhlich, Courtney Chircop and Shanina Shaik.

Rhys has been a surprising favourite amongst the viewers of Make Me a Supermodel. A self confessed "laid back surfer" Rhys found himself in challenging and often confronting positions to take out the title of Supermodel on this show.

Tonight we will find out who the final two for Australian Idol 08 are. After the elimination, the two finalists will each perform their winners single which has been written specifically for them.

The votes are in and the first person through to the grand finale at the Sydney Opera house is Wes Carr.

The second person to make it to the Grand Final is Luke Dickens. That means Mark Spano is going home. Mark sings Never Tear Us Apart before he leaves the stage for the last time.

Now for the performances of the night.

Luke Dickens

What are the lyics for Australian Idol finalist Wes Carr's winners single You

You

Got guitars I have never played
every Elvis album ever made
got the car that I still to learn to drive
got a house that would blow your mind

You can take what you want
cause I don't got nothing
what have I if I don't got you
You can take what you want
cause I don't got nothing
I'm nothing if I don't got you

Been to places all around the world
see the faces of so many girls
never thought I would fall in love
...not enough

You can take what you want
cause I don't got nothing
what have I if I don't got you
You can take what you want
cause I don't got nothing
I'm nothing if I don't got you

Send me away
I don't need that sorrow
If I'm broke, I'll borrow

As long as you're here by my side

Please let me know if any of these lyrics need correcting

What are the lyics for Australian Idol finalist Luke Dicken's winners single When We Hear Hallelujah?

When We Hear Halleljuh

Somedays you feel it like a tonne of water
All the sons and daughters
It's a crying shame
Count your blessings as you're going under
how it makes you wonder
would it be the same

Fix the broken coffee cup
The never ending washing up
won't wait

Why do we cry
When we hear hallelujah
it does something to you
each and every life
so we all rise
and we all stand together
each and every one
somewhere we belong
'Til the sun goes down

Everybody needs someone to hold
Cause nobody told
it would be this way
if for a moment you could taste the glory
forget our worries
let the evening fade

Why do we cry
When we hear hallelujah
it does something to you
each and every life
so we all rise
and we all stand together
each and every one
somewhere we belong
'Til the sun goes down

bruised by every consequence

Tonight, the final three will perform for the chance at making it to the Sydney Opera House. Wes, Mark and Luke.

They'll each be performing two songs tonight. Any song that they want. Andrew and Mark assure us that this has been the closest competition since Australian Idol started.

Tina Arena has been coaching the final three this week and is in the studio to join the judging panel for the first time since the London auditions.

This week Myles reviews...

Stress
How much stress is just too much? Myles embarks on a harrowing mission to fill his life with myriad stresses. This experiment ultimately ends with devastating results.

Loyalty
The question of loyalty is explored by Myles after hearing the plight of the wealthy and their inability to know who their real friends are.

Reconciliation
This week's letter raises the question of Reconciliation. This has Myles pondering, and then exploring the possibility of reconciliation with his estranged wife Catherine.

(Repeated on Fridays at 11.15pm on ABC1)

In a special one-hour season finale, Find My Family revisits families since they first met on the top-rating program and reunites even more new relatives who have been found since the series began.

We’ll see what’s happened since the cameras stopped rolling and the surprising ways in which these new relationships have developed. We’ll also relive the joy when they came face to face for the very first time.

In the season finale: it’s another emotional moment for Daryl when her adoptive mother meets her birth mother Marlene for the first time. It’s been a big year for Marcus after being reunited with his son Trent, now he’s about to meet his newest grandchild. Despite anger and resentment, Amy’s new relationship with her father Peter has bought her happiness she never thought possible.

As Australian Idol enters the final two weeks for 2008, get your copy of 'The Most Memorable Songs From The Top 10' now in stores!

Featuring tracks from the Top 10 that have been memorable highlights for both the finalists and the audience, this release is unique to the 2008 series.

Track listing is as follows:
Sex on Fire - Mark Spano

Is it just me or has this season of Australian Idol turned into a giant snore fest?

The people at Ten must be wondering where the voting base has gone since I can't see any of the remaining contestants having their posters on the walls of any teenage girl in the country.

Oh well, I guess American Idol will be returning to Fox8 soon enough!

Friday November 28 7:30pm (G) - CHRISTMAS IDEAS SPECIAL

Fast Ed's secret to the best roast turkey plus quick and easy recipes for those Christmas left-overs.

Plus, Tara's top new gift projects including, advent calendar and easy-make Chrissy stockings the kids will love; Rob's DIY Christmas tree you'll use 365 days a year; Dr Harry has home-made treats for all the family pets; Karen Martini creates a 'Berry Bonanza' her perfect summertime dessert; Graham's Top five garden gifts under $50; Jason shows how to turn a drab courtyard into a summer entertaining party zone; the living Christmas tree with a twist of lemon; and turn your wheelbarrow into a mobile esky.