Eesti otsib superstaari season 1

The first season of Eesti otsib superstaari started on March 11, 2007[1] and continued until June 14, 2007. It was won by Birgit Õigemeel. The show was hosted by Jüri Nael and Aigi Vahing. The judges were Mihkel Raud, Heidy Purga and Rein Rannap.

Eesti otsib superstaari
Season 1
Hosted byAigi Vahing (:et)
Jüri Nael
JudgesMihkel Raud
Heidy Purga
Rein Rannap
WinnerBirgit Õigemeel
Runner-upLuisa Värk
Finals venuePärnu kontserdimaja (Pärnu Concert Hall)
Release
Original networkTV3
Original releaseMarch 11 (2007-03-11) –
June 14, 2007 (2007-06-14)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
Eesti otsib superstaari Finalists
(with dates of elimination)
Season 1 (2007)
Birgit Õigemeel Winner
Luisa Värk June 10
Taavi Peterson June 3
Rivo Kingi May 27
Raimondo Laikre May 20
Anna-Liisa Supp May 13
Nele Kirsipuu May 6
Mariann Saar April 29
Mihkel Ratt April 22

Auditions

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Auditions were held in Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu and Jõhvi in January 2007. The participation was allowed to everybody aged between 16 and 25. 2,500 people sang in auditions and only c. 100 were chosen by the judges to sing at the theatre round.

Theatre rounds

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The theatre round took place in Eesti Nukuteater in Tallinn. After three rounds at the theatre round 32 young singers advanced to the semi-finals.

Semi-finals

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The semifinals took place in April 2007. Four semifinals, plus a 'second chance' semi-final were held in TV3 studios. Eight singers who did not made it to the final were chosen by the judges to the second chance round. With a huge margin Luisa Värk won the televoting and qualified for the final. Others were eliminated.

Date First Second
March 16 Birgit Õigemeel Mariann Saar
March 23 Rivo Kingi Anna-Liisa Supp
April 1 Taavi Peterson Mihkel Ratt
April 8 Nele Kirsipuu Raimondo Laikre
April 15 (Wildcard) Luisa Värk

Finals

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Eight shows, plus eight Eesti otsib superstaari: Lava taga (Backstage) shows were aired during the finals.

Finalists

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(Ages stated at time of contest)

Contestant Age Hometown Voted off Liveshow theme
Birgit Õigemeel 18 Kohila Winner Grand Finale
Luisa Värk 20 Elva 10 June 2007
Taavi Peterson 19 Tartu 3 June 2007 Rock Songs & Duets
Rivo Kingi 20 Pärnu 27 May 2007 Country Songs & Billboard Hits 2007
Raimondo Laikre 24 Tallinn 20 May 2007 Big Band
Anna-Liisa Supp 20 Tartu 13 May 2007 Judge's Choice
Nele Kirsipuu 16 Tallinn 6 May 2007 Estonian Variety Show Music
Mariann Saar 18 Tallinn 29 April 2007 Film Hits
Mihkel Ratt 20 Tallinn 22 April 2007 Songs for a Special Person

Top 9: Song for a special person

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The bottom three: Mariann Saar, Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt
The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt
Eliminated: Mihkel Ratt

Top 8: Film music

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The bottom three: Nele Kirsipuu, Mariann Saar, Rivo Kingi
The bottom two: Nele Kirsipuu, Mariann Saar
Eliminated: Mariann Saar

Top 7: Estonian variety show music

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  • Rivo Kingi – "Julge laul" by Ivo Linna
  • Nele Kirsipuu – "Rocca al Mare"
  • Raimondo Laikre – "Mis värvi on armastus?" by Uno Loop
  • Taavi Peterson – "Ilus oled isamaa" by Tõnis Mägi
  • Anna-Liisa Supp – "Minu südames sa elad" by Jaak Joala
  • Luisa Värk – "Naerjad vihmas" by Mait Maltis
  • Birgit Õigemeel – "Kui mind kutsud sa" by Jaak Joala

The bottom two: Taavi Peterson, Nele Kirsipuu
Eliminated: Nele Kirsipuu

Top 6: Judges choice

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The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Anna-Liisa Supp
Eliminated: Anna-Liisa Supp

Top 5: Big Band round

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The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Rivo Kingi
Eliminated: Raimondo Laikre

Top 4: Country song & Billboard Hit 2007

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The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Taavi Peterson
Eliminated: Rivo Kingi

Top 3:Rock song & Duet

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Eliminated: Taavi Peterson

Superfinale: The Contestant's Favourite / People's Choice / Rein Rannap's Song

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Winner: Birgit Õigemeel

Runner-up: Luisa Värk

Elimination chart

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Legend
Did Not Perform Female Male Top 32 Top 9 Winner
Safe Safe First Safe Last Eliminated Wild Card Did Not Perform
Stage: Semi Wild
Card
Finals
Week: 03/16 03/23 04/01 04/08 04/15 04/22 04/29 05/06 05/13 05/20 05/27 06/03 06/10
Place Contestant Result
1 Birgit Õigemeel 1st Winner
2 Luisa Värk Elim Saved Runner-Up
3 Taavi Peterson 1st Btm 2 Btm 2 Elim
4 Rivo Kingi 34.4% Btm 2 Btm 3 Btm 2 Elim
5 Raimondo Laikre 2nd Btm 2 Elim
6 Anna-Liisa Supp 22.1% Elim
7 Nele Kirsipuu 1st Btm 2 Elim
8 Mariann Saar 2nd Btm 3 Elim
9 Mihkel Ratt 2nd Elim
Wild
Card
Elisabeth Põldma Elim Elim
Julia Kuusmets Elim
Kadri Kasak Elim
Kethi Uibomägi 11.9%
Kristiina-Sandra Saumann 17.6%
Marilin Kongo Elim
Verina Edwards Elim
Semi-
Final 4
Johanna Ratt Elim
Mai Leemet
Margit Noormets
Mari-Ann Lett
Yekaterina Nikolayeva
Semi-
Final 3
Fredi Kaasik Elim
Fred Rõigas
Jaan Krivel
Kustav Rossar
Siim Kumari
Taivo Sõts
Semi-
Final 2
Getter Raidam 4.0%
Anna Dõtõna Elim
Chätrin Tolga
Semi-
Final 1
Anna Sergejeva Elim
Jaanika Vilipo

After the season

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The winner of the first season of Eesti otsib superstaari, Birgit Õigemeel, gave out her first single on November 12, 2007. The single was titled "Kas tead, mida tähendab…" (Do you know, what it means…). The single reached second place in Radio 2 Year's Hit Awards. Her second single "365 Days" was released in January 2008. With this song Birgit competed in Estonian Eurovision Song Contest national final – Eurolaul and reached third. On January 25, 2008, her self-titled debut album was released by MTH Publishing. Her album reached the top of Estonian album charts for many weeks. Birgit also made a contract with charity fond Dharma. Birgit gives the charity fond 10 kroons for every sold copy of her album. From her debut album four singles were released. In Autumn 2008 Birgit took part of another TV3 reality show "Laulud tähtedega" (Songs with the Stars). Birgit and her 'star-singer', politician Margus Tsahkna, were the runner-up's.

The runner-up, Luisa Värk, also took part of the Eurovision Song Contest Estonian national final – Eurolaul 2008. With Margus Vaher she sand a song "God Inside Your Soul", which placed fifth. And with band traFFic she sang a song "It's Never Too Late" and placed 8th. She released her debut album on December 4, 2008. The album was named "Tunnete allee" (Avenue of Feelings).

Taavi Peterson, who reached the third place, went on a tour with one of the judges – Rein Rannap. As the winner and the runner-up, Taavi competed in Eurolaul 2008, with a song composed by Rein Rannap.

References

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  1. ^ Ülevaade Eesti televisiooni arengust 2007. aastal (pdf) (in Estonian), Eesti Rahvusringhääling, p. 12, retrieved June 5, 2011
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Eesti otsib superstaari
Season 1 (2007)
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