A CAREER OF UPS & DOWNS

RUNNER-UP ON AUSTRALIAN IDOL

Aussie battler Shannon lost out to Guy Sebastian in the 2003 finale but skyrocketed to fame nonetheless.

STRIP CLUB ARREST

He was charged with assaulting a bouncer after being refused entry. The charges were later dropped.

I’M A CELEB...

Shannon was a fan fave on the show earlier this year – but finished second yet again.

ABUSE AT CONCERT

A shocking video of Shannon hurling abuse at an audience member in July went viral.

LEAVING COURT

He last week said he wanted to put the drug charge “behind him” and get “back to work”.