New Zealand Idol season 2


The second season of New Zealand Idol commenced on 3 July 2005. The judges were Paul Ellis, Jackie Clarke and Frankie Stevens.

Auditions

The auditions were held at the following locations:
Those who were successful would proceed to the "Top 60" theatre rounds held at the Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland.

Theatre Week

The successful contestants who made it through to the "Top 60" rounds would spend a gruelling three days at the theatre.
  • Day One: Contestants, in groups of six, were to sing in turn, a cappella, a song of their own choice. This year the judges deliberated immediately after each line sang, then delivered the verdict.
  • Day Two: Trio performances would test the contestants' teamwork skills, with the guys performing Ben E. King's "Stand by Me", while the girls would perform Bill Withers' classic "Lean on Me." At the end of this, the group was once more reduced by a further 12.
  • Day Three: The remaining 36 contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges. Once again they were to perform solo,, in front of the judges.
The decision of the final cut to the "Top 24" was delivered to three groups of twelve, with one group being sent home.

Top 24

Group 1

Advancing to the Top 10: Frank Andrews, Keshia Paulse and Steven Broad
'''Wildcard Contenders: Kevin Malagamaali'i, Marcel Bramao'''

Group 2

Advancing to the Top 10: Rosita Vai, Shelley Paikea and Ashley Cooper
'''Wildcard Contenders: Saelyn Guyton, Lissel Stewart'''

Group 3

Advancing to the Top 10: Rongo Brightwell, Jesse O'Brien and Nik Carlson
'''Wildcard Contenders: Clark To'o, Maselina Leimoa, Teresa Bergman, Malia Matthews'''

Wildcards

'''Advancing to the Top 10: Teresa Bergman'''

Weekly Song Themes

The Top 10 Contestants

Rosita Vai

Rosita Vai was the winner of the second series of "New Zealand Idol".

Nik Carlson

Nikat "Nik" Carlson, was the runner-up.

Steven Broad

Steven "Steve" Broad, was the last contestant sent home.

Jesse O'Brien

Jesse O'Brien,, was the seventh contestant sent home.

Teresa Bergman

Teresa Bergman, was the sixth contestant sent home. She originally missed out on a place in the Top 10 but was brought back for the Wildcard Special and received the last position into the live shows as a contestant.

Rongo Brightwell

Rongo Brightwell, was the fifth contestant sent home.

Frank Andrews

Franklin "Frank" Andrews, was the fourth contestant sent home.

Ashley Cooper

Ashley Cooper, was the third contestant sent home.

Keshia Paulse

Keshia Paulse, was the second contestant sent home.

Shelley Paikea

Shelley Paikea, was the first contestant sent home.

The Top 10 Group Performances

The Grand Final

The final was held on 17 October, with the following performances:

Commercial Releases