Melissa O'Neil won the title of the first female Canadian Idol and the youngest Idol ever in North America in 2005, beating runner-up Rex Goudie.
After a whirlwind tour across the country, Canadian Idol finally unveiled some of its unique musical finds as discovered in the western cities of Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Whitehorse and Winnipeg.
After scouring Western Canada for talent, Canadian Idol headed east where they island-hopped, walked the ocean floor and danced the conga -- all to find the next successor to the Idol throne.
With both coasts of the country swept and scoured for singers, Canadian Idol shifted its focus to the cities of London, Sudbury and Toronto to make sure no potential talent is left undiscovered.
Hailing from towns such as Burlington, NL and Swan Hills, Alta., Canadian Idol competitors came from all points in Canada and descended upon Toronto for what's possibly the biggest competition of their lives: the grueling four-day elimination round of the Top 100.
After four days of jangled nerves, sleep deprivation and non-stop rehearsals, some of the country's most promising and undiscovered singers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Canadian Idol's toughest week has ended and now 32 hand-picked hopefuls are priming for their shot at the spotlight.
Group 1 performs to earn a spot on The Top 10. After the show, the fans will vote for their favourite contestants. The two contestants with the most votes, will join The Top 10.
Performances:
Stéphane Aubin-""Georgia on My Mind"" Jenn Beaupré-""Cheek to Cheek"" Mélody Bonicel-""All in Love is Fair"" Daryl Brunt-""When You Believe"" Dianelys Hernandez-""Summertime"" Matt Humphreys-""Chariot"" Ashley Leitao-""Colors of the Wind"" Cher Maendel-""Bohemian Rhapsody""
In the last episode, Group 1 performed to earn a spot on The Top 10. But only two contestants could join The Top 10. The two wild card contestants, with the most votes will make it to The Top 10.
Performances:
Daryl Brunt-""When You Believe"" Ashley Leitao-""Colours of the Wind""
Group 2 performs to earn a spot on The Top 10. After the show, the fans will vote for their favourite contestants. The two contestants with the most votes, will join The Top 10.
Performances:
Dave Moffatt-""Overjoyed"" Alinka Chambers-""Black Velvet"" David Mongar-""Only the Good Die Young"" Casey LeBlanc-""Bring It on Home to Me"" Josh Palmer-""Love Having You Around"" Julie Tellier-""Dirty Man"" Vince Benenati-""What a Wonderful World"" Emily Vinette-""Don't Cry Out Loud""
In the last episode, Group 2 performed to earn a spot on The Top 10. But only two contestants could join The Top 10.
Performances:
Emily Vinette-""Don't Cry Out Loud"" Casey LeBlanc-""Bring It On Home To Me""
Group 3 performs to earn a spot on The Top 10. After the show, the fans will vote for their favourite contestants. The two contestants with the most votes, will join The Top 10.
Performances:
Amber Fleury-""I Can't Make You Love Me"" Rex Goudie-""After the Rain"" Barrett Peitsch-""Walking in Memphis"" Devika Mathur-""Hero"" Barbra Preisman-""I Can't Give You Anything But Love"" Diego Alvarez-""One More Try"" Giselle Correia-""Brass in Pocket"" Michelle Madeira-""One Moment in Time""
In the last episode, Group 3 performed to earn a spot on The Top 10. But only two contestants could join The Top 10.
Performances:
Amber Fleury-""I Can't Make You Love Me"" Rex Goudie-""After the Rain""
Group 4 performs to earn a spot on The Top 10. After the show, the fans will vote for their favourite contestants. The two contestants with the most votes, will join The Top 10.
Performances:
Keely Hutton-""Don't Cry Out Loud"" Matt Kennedy-""I'll Be"" Melissa O'Neil-""Concrete Angel"" Luke O'Reilly-""Bless the Broken Road"" Genevieve Nadeau- Suzi Rawn-""Fortunate Son"" Danian Vickers-""Get Here"" Aaron Walpole-""Try""
In the last episode, Group 4 performed to earn a spot on The Top 10. But only two contestants could join The Top 10.
Performances:
Suzi Rawn-""Fortunate Son"" Melissa O'Neil-""Concrete Angel""
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