[1][2] It had an all new judging panel of Nicole Scherzinger, Shane Jacobson, Manu Feildel & Lucy Durack,[3] and Ricki-Lee Coulter as series host.

[5] The semi-final format changed from previous seasons: finalists were decided by a golden buzzer and judges' vote, with no public vote until the final.

The final was on September 22, and the winner was pole dancer Kristy Sellars.

The winner of the season was pole dancer Kristy Sellars.

[8] Guest performers: Samantha Jade, Cosentino