Having a laugh with Shannon Noll. Photo: Tamara Dean
Shannon Noll rose to prominence as runner-up in the first series of Australian Idol in 2003 and has since released five top-10 albums, making him one of Australia’s most successful charting artists. After two years living in the Victorian bush with his family, the multiplatinum-selling singer is making a comeback. He is set to release an album this year and is about to embark on a six-date tour across Australia. I caught up with the 38-year-old to chat about the tour, the highs and lows of being an entertainer and how he now struggles to watch TV talent shows.