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:- Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau
- Riccarton Racecourse, Riccarton, Christchurch
- Trentham Racecourse, Trentham, Upper Hutt
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
Frank Andrews – "Nice and Slow" by UsherKevin Malagamaali'i – "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. KellyChristine Hutt – "Out of the Blue" by Delta GoodremKeshia Paulse – "Hero" by Mariah CareyMarcel Bramao – "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" by James TaylorSteven Broad – "Here Without You" by 3 Doors DownKatherine Creed – "Breakaway" by Kelly ClarksonPip Kayser – "One Way or Another" by BlondieAdvancing to the Top 10: Frank Andrews, Keshia Paulse and Steven Broad
'''Wildcard Contenders: Kevin Malagamaali'i, Marcel Bramao'''
Group 2
Saelyn Guyton – "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole KingDaniel Bell – "Virtual Insanity" by JamiroquaiRick Bhatia – "This Love" by Maroon 5Lissel Stewart – "Chains" by Tina ArenaRosita Vai – "I Have Nothing" by Whitney HoustonShelley Paikea – "Saving All My Love for You" by Whitney HoustonMathew Morris – "When the War Is Over" by Cold ChiselAshley Cooper – "Love Really Hurts Without You" by Billy OceanAdvancing to the Top 10: Rosita Vai, Shelley Paikea and Ashley Cooper
'''Wildcard Contenders: Saelyn Guyton, Lissel Stewart'''
Group 3
Clark To'o – "If There's Any Justice" by LemarRongo Brightwell – "Superstar" by The CarpentersJesse O'Brien – "If You Could Only See" by TonicMaselina Leimoa – "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia KeysTeresa Bergman – "Uninvited" by Alanis MorissetteMalia Matthews – "One Moment in Time" by Whitney HoustonNik Carlson – "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney HoustonMakuini Taikato – "Reflection" by Christina AguileraAdvancing to the Top 10: Rongo Brightwell, Jesse O'Brien and Nik Carlson
'''Wildcard Contenders: Clark To'o, Maselina Leimoa, Teresa Bergman, Malia Matthews'''
Wildcards
Saelyn Guyton – "All Cried Out" by AllureKevin Malagamaali'i – "Dance with My Father" by Luther VandrossMaselina Leimoa – "Brown Eyes" by Destiny's ChildTeresa Bergman – "Burn" by Tina ArenaLissel Stewart – "Hit 'em Up Style (Oops!)" by Blu CantrellClark To'o – "Ordinary People by John LegendMarcel Bramao – "Your Body Is a Wonderland" by John MayerMalia Matthews – "Stranded" by Lutricia McNeal'''Advancing to the Top 10: Teresa Bergman'''