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'''Ricky Dean Muscat''' (born in [[Darwin]] but now living in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]), is an Australian male singer and a Top 12 contestant in ''[[Australian Idol 2006]]'' from [[Werribee]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. He lives with his mother, and works at a chemical factory.

When Ricky was just 9, his father, a [[drummer]], used to take him to the local [[pub]] where he would sing [[1960s|'60s]] hits for the locals. Ricky continued to develop his singing, by performing in choirs before joining a covers band, playing the local circuit and gaining invaluable [[experience]] as a performer. Lately, Ricky has found his voice, concentrating on [[urban music]] and [[house music|house]]. Ricky is of [[Maltese people|Maltese]] descent.

Ricky also participates in the Western Region Football League.

==''Australian Idol''==
Ricky gained first attention at the Melbourne auditions of ''[[Australian Idol|Australian Idol 4]]'' by singing [[Shai (band)|Shai]]'s "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" and winning the judges over to make the Top 124 in [[Sydney]]. Following a controversial falling out on day two of the theatre round with trio member Jorge Bec, Ricky gained a place in the Top 24. During the first semi final round, Ricky sang "[[So Sick]]" by [[Ne-Yo]] but did not accrue enough votes to advance.

On [[September 4]], the judges advanced Ricky into the Top 12 as the first of four successful wildcard contestants for his performance of [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]'s "[[Caught Up]]".

On [[September 27]], the top 12 performed at federation square. This was a huge day for him as he performed infront of an estimated 10,000 people.

On [[October 30]], Ricky was voted off the show following his performance of "To Love Somebody" by [[The Bee Gees]]. Dean Geyer and Damien Leith made up the bottom 3.

==Australian Idol Performances==
*Melbourne Auditions: "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" by [[Shai (band)|Shai]]
*Top 24: "[[So Sick]]" by [[Ne-Yo]]
*Wildcard: "[[Caught Up]]" by [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]
*Top 12: Contestant's Choice - "Walking Away" by [[Craig David]]
*Top 11: Rock - "[[Take Me Out (song)|Take Me Out]]" by [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]]
*Top 10: #1 Hits - "[[Hard to Say I'm Sorry]]" by [[Chicago]]
*Top 9: Contestant's Year of Birth - "[[Down Under (song)|Down Under]]" by [[Men at Work]]
*Top 8: Disco - "[[Get Down on It]]" by [[Kool & the Gang]]
*Top 7: Acoustic - "[[Feel (Robbie Williams song)|Feel]]" by [[Robbie Williams]]
*Top 7: Up Close & Personal Special - "[[Off the Wall (song)|Off the Wall]]" by [[Michael Jackson]]
*Top 6: Rock Swing: "I Saw Her Standing There" by [[The Beatles]]
*Top 5: Australian Music: "To Love Somebody" by [[The Bee Gees]]

==External links==
* [http://australianidol.bigpond.com.au/default.aspx?page=contestant&ID=51 ''Australian Idol'' Profile]

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