The sixth season of Akademi Fantasia premiered on 22 March 2008 and concluded on 24 May 2008 on the Astro Ria television channel. Fauziah Ahmad Daud returned as a judge and was joined by new judge Ning Baizura, who replaced Hattan and Fauziah Latif. The season introduced AC Mizal as host, replacing Aznil Nawawi. The promotional catchphrase of this season is "Bring Out The Superstar Talent In You".
A few major changes were made this season. The show is eligible for Malaysian citizens aged from 18–45 years old, unlike the previous five seasons which were eligible for those who aged from 18–27 years old. The number of contestants was also decreased to 14, from 16 since Season 5.
The winner was 18-year-old Stracie Angie Anam, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, who became the youngest contestant ever to win the competition, beating Mohammad Idris Mohd. Zaizizi. She won prizes worth MYR733,734 which comprised a four-room bungalow at A'Famosa Villa D'Lagos, Melaka, a Peugeot 307XS car, cash worth MYR25,000, holiday package of 7 days and 5 nights at South Africa, holiday package to Italy, Sony PlayStation Portable and a trophy.
This season drew an overall 3.8 million votes which displayed a significant decrease from the previous season.
Auditions
For Season 6, the auditions were held in the following cities: ASTRO, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur - 12 January & 13 January Crowne Plaza Riverside, Kuching, Sarawak - 17 January & 18 January Kompleks Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - 17 January & 18 January Kompleks Mawar, Johor Bahru, Johor - 26 January & 27 January Gurney Hotel, Pulau Pinang - 26 January & 27 January ASTRO, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur - 2 February & 3 February
List of songs during auditions
Songs for female
Persis Mutiara – Mila AF5
Rindu Merindu – Fauziah Idris
Jika Kau Kekasih – Linda Nanuwil
Ya atau Tidak – Erra Fazira
Salam Untuk Kekasih – Nadia
Setiaku Korban – Fauziah Latiff
Unfaithful – Rihanna
Menaruh Harapan – Zaiton Sameon
Akhirnya Kini Pasti – Anita Sarawak
Pastikan – Siti Nurhaliza
Songs for male
Langit Biru – Mawi
Fantasia Bulan Madu – Amy Search
Kasihnya Laila – Jinbara
Joget Angan Tak Sudah– Jay Jay
It’s Gonna Be Me – 'N Sync
Izinku Pergi – Kaer Azami
La Camisa Negra – Juanes
Kisah Kau dan Aku – Alleycats
Ku Juga Mencintai Dirimu – Saiful
Azura – Jamal Abdillah
Concert summaries
Week 1
Original Airdate: 22 March 2008
Guest judge: Ajai
Week 2
Original Airdate: 29 March 2008
Guest judge: Aidit Alfian
Week 3
Original Airdate: 5 April 2008
Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Week 4
Original Airdate: 12 April 2008
Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Week 5
Original Airdate: 19 April 2008
Guest judge: Hetty Koes Endang
Week 6
Original Airdate: 26 April 2008
Guest judges: Adlin Aman Ramlie & Adnan Abu Hassan
Week 7
Original Airdate: 3 May 2008
Guest judges: Adlin Aman Ramlie & Tiara Jacquelina
Week 8
Original Airdate: 10 May 2008
Guest judge: Ida Nerina
Week 9
Original Airdate: 17 May 2008
Guest judge: Afdlin Shauki
Week 10
Original Airdate: 24 May 2008
Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Students
(ages stated are at time of contest)
Summaries
Elimination chart
The student won the competition
The student was the first runner-up
The student was the second runner-up
The students were finalists
The student was the original eliminee but was saved
The student was eliminated
In week 3, the theme of the concert was rock ballad. Additionally, there was a double elimination. In week 4, the Principal gave a new song to Stacy which was composed especially for her for due to her significant improvement in the past three concerts. However, it was later found out that the song was a cover song by Bob AF2 which is entitled "Cinta Terhalang". In week 7, the concert was held at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya. The theme of the concert was original motion picture soundtrack. Week 8 featured a non-elimination concert. The accumulated votes were forwarded to the following week.