# 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
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.
    Eliminated: Carlie Howe, Francis Walker, Rachael, Kylie Adams, Amomai Pihema, Sera Devcich, Sally, Jamie,
* 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.
    Eliminated: Herb, Tipene, Cre'-Ammon, Krystel, Ruth, Alison, Sarah,
* Day Three: The remaining 36 contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges. Once again they were to perform solo, (a cappella), in front of the judges.
    Eliminated: Lance Ainofo, Tiresa, Nikki, Letitia, Peter Jackson, Lorna, Jamie Lamb,
The decision of the final cut to the "Top 24" was delivered to three groups of twelve, with one group being sent home.

## Semi-finals
### 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

| Date | Week | Theme | Guest Judge |
| 21 August | Top 10 | Contestant's Choice | none |
| 28 August | Top 9 | The '80's | none |
| 4 September | Top 8 | World #1's | none |
| 11 September | Top 7 | My Generation | none |
| 18 September | Top 6 | Soul | Marcia Hines |
| 25 September | Top 5 | Rock | Jon Stevens |
| 3 October | Top 4 | Homegrown | none |
| 10 October | Top 3 | Love Songs | none |

## The Top 10 Finalists
### Rosita Vai

Rosita Vai (born 4 June 1981 in Auckland) was the winner of the second series of "New Zealand Idol".
    Audition: "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
    Theatre Week (Round 1):
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "Work it Out" by Beyoncé Knowles
    Top 24: "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
    Top 10: "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" by Deborah Cox
    Top 9: "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
    Top 8: "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey
    Top 7: "Golden" by Jill Scott
    Top 6: You're All I Need" by Aretha Franklin
    Top 5: "If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow
    Top 4: "Sweet Lovers" by The Holidaymakers, "Language" by Annie Crummer
    Top 3: "I Can't Tell You Why" by The Eagles, "Dangerously in Love" by Beyoncé Knowles
    Top 2: "How Come You Don't Call Me?" by Alicia Keys, "Golden" by Jill Scott, "All I Ask" (Winner's single)

### Nik Carlson

Nik Carlson (born 8 November 1978 in Masterton), was runner-up to winner Rosita Vai.
    Audition: "Let Me Love You" by Mario
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul
    Top 24: "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston
    Top 10: "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder Bottom 3
    Top 9: "Sweet Love" by Anita Baker Bottom 2
    Top 8: "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Top 7: "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness / Lemar
    Top 6: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
    Top 5: "Beating Heart Baby" by Head Automatica
    Top 4: "Watchin' U" by Ardijah, "It's Too Late" by Evermore Bottom 2
    Top 3: "Someone to Love" by Jon B. & Babyface, "Is This Love" by Bob Marley
    Top 2: "Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness / Lemar, "All I Ask" (Winner's single)

### Steven Broad

Steve Broad (born 29 January 1986, from Invercargill), came third.
    Audition: "Tomorrow" from the film, "Annie"
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Better Be Home Soon" by Crowded House
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash
    Top 24: "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down
    Top 10: "Spin" by Lifehouse
    Top 9: "With or Without You" by U2
    Top 8: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams Bottom 3
    Top 7: "Smooth" by Santana & Rob Thomas Bottom 3
    Top 6: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder Bottom 3
    Top 5: "Higher" by Creed
    Top 4: "Walls" by Shihad, "Stand Up" by The Feelers
    Top 3: "Your Song" by Elton John, "Burn for You" by John Farnham

### Jesse O'Brien

Jesse O'Brien, (born 25 September 1977, in Dunedin, now residing in Hamilton), was placed fourth.
    Audition: "Be Yourself" by Audioslave
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "One Last Breath" by Creed
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "Nothing Can Wait" by Opshop
    Top 24: "If You Could Only See" by Tonic
    Top 10: "Be Yourself" by Audioslave
    Top 9: "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2
    Top 8: "Incomplete" by The Backstreet Boys
    Top 7: "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw
    Top 6: "Hard to Handle" by Otis Redding Bottom 2
    Top 5: "Best of You" by The Foo Fighters Bottom 2
    Top 4: "Why Does Love Do This To Me?" by The Exponents, "No Ordinary Thing" by Opshop Eliminated

### Teresa Bergman

Teresa Bergman (born 14 October 1986, in Lower Hutt), finished in fifth place. She originally missed out on a place in the Final 10 but was brought back for the Wildcard Special and received the last position into the finals.
    Audition: "Secret Song" by Alanis Morissette
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Only When I Sleep" by The Corrs
    Theatre Week (Round 3):
    Top 24: "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette
    Wildcard: "Burn" by Tina Arena
    Top 10: "Mascara" by Killing Heidi
    Top 9: "Roam" by The B-52's Bottom 3
    Top 8: "Foolish Games" by Jewel
    Top 7: "Going Under" by Evanescence
    Top 6: "Walk On By" by Dionne Warwick
    Top 5: "Zombie" by The Cranberries Eliminated

### Rongo Brightwell

Rongo Brightwell (16 September 1987 in Mohaka, Hawke's Bay), was placed sixth.
    Audition: "Superstar" by The Carpenters
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye
    Top 24: "Superstar" by The Carpenters
    Top 10: "Hidden Agenda" by Craig David
    Top 9: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" by Billy Ocean
    Top 8: "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
    Top 7: "Colour Me Life" by Katchafire Bottom 2
    Top 6: "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" by The Temptations Eliminated

### Frank Andrews

Frank Andrews (born 22 June 1985, in Rotorua), finished in seventh place.
    Audition: "O" by Omarion
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Let Me Love You" by Mario
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "A Whole New World" by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
    Top 24: "Nice and Slow" by Usher
    Top 10: "How Could You" by Mario
    Top 9: "I Want to Wake Up with You" by Boris Gardiner
    Top 8: "Bump, Bump, Bump" by B2K & P Diddy Bottom 2
    Top 7: "That Girl" by Marques Houston Eliminated

### Ashley Cooper

Ashley Cooper (born 23 February 1988 in Cambridge), placed eighth.
    Audition: "When You Say Nothing at All" by Ronan Keating
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "When I See You Smile" by Bic Runga
    Top 24: "Love Really Hurts Without You" by Billy Ocean
    Top 10: "Everywhere" by Michelle Branch Bottom 2
    Top 9: "Listen to Your Heart" by Roxette
    Top 8: "Don't Speak" by No Doubt Eliminated

### Keshia Paulse

Keshia Paulse (born 14 December 1984 in Auckland), finished ninth.
    Audition: "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin
    Theatre Week (Round 1):
    Theatre Week (Round 3): "Chain of Fools" by Aretha Franklin
    Top 24: "Hero" by Mariah Carey
    Top 10: "Only Believe" by Yolanda Adams
    Top 9: "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams Eliminated

### Shelley Paikea

Shelley Paikea (born 25 May 1981 in Pukekohe), was placed tenth.
    Audition:
    Theatre Week (Round 1): "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
    Theatre Week (Round 3):
    Top 24: "Saving All My Love for You" by Whitney Houston
    Top 10: "Lovin U" by Alicia Keys Eliminated

## The Top 10 Group Performances

    The Top 10: "Dedicated to the One I Love" by The Shirelles
    The Top 9: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
    The Top 8: "Unchain My Heart" by Joe Cocker
    The Top 7: "The Reason" by Hoobastank
    The Top 6: "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes
    The Top 5: "Life Is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane
    The Top 4: "Glorafilia" by Zed
    The Top 3: "If I Let You Go" by Westlife
    The Top 2: "Upside Down" by Diana Ross

## The Grand Final

The final was held on 17 October, with the following performances:
* Lissel Stewart, Marcel Bramao, Saelyn Guyton: "Crazy" by Seal
* Shelley Paikea: "Lovin U" by Alicia Keys
* Keshia Paulse: "Only Believe" by Yolanda Adams
* Ashley Cooper: "Everywhere" by Michelle Branch
* Frank Andrews: "How Could You" by Mario
* Rongo Brightwell: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" by Billy Ocean
* Teresa Bergman: "Going Under" by Evanescence
* Jesse O'Brien: "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2
* Steve Broad: "Spin" by Lifehouse
* The Top 10: "Shout" by Tears for Fears
* Rosita Vai: "Dangerously in Love" by Beyoncé Knowles
* Nik Carlson: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
* Frank, Jesse, Rongo & Steve: "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell
* Keshia, Ashley, Shelley & Teresa: "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves
* Frankie Stevens & Jackie Clarke: "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon
* Ben Lummis & Sela Mahe: "Never Say I Love You" by Ben Lummis
* Rosita Vai: "All I Ask" (winner's single)

## Elimination chart

| Stage: | Stage: | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | WC | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals | Finals |
| Week: | Week: | 25/7 | 1/8 | 8/8 | 15/8 | 22/8 | 29/8 | 5/9 | 12/9 | 19/9 | 26/9 | 3/10 | 10/10 | 17/10 |
| Place | Contestant | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result |
| 1 | Rosita Vai | | Top 10 | | | | | | | | | | | Winner |
| 2 | Nik Carlson | | | Top 10 | | Btm 3 | Btm 2 | | | | | Btm 2 | | Runner-up |
| 3 | Steven Broad | Top 10 | | | | | | Btm 3 | Btm 3 | Btm 3 | | | Elim | |
| 4 | Jesse O'Brien | | | Top 10 | | | | | | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Elim | | |
| 5 | Teresa Bergman | | | Elim | Top 10 | | Btm 3 | | | | Elim | | | |
| 6 | Rongo Brightwell | | | Top 10 | | | | | Btm 2 | Elim | | | | |
| 7 | Frank Andrews | Top 10 | | | | | | Btm 2 | Elim | | | | | |
| 8 | Ashley Cooper | | Top 10 | | | Btm 2 | | Elim | | | | | | |
| 9 | Keshia Paulse | Top 10 | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | |
| 10 | Shelley Paikea | | Top 10 | | | Elim | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Marcel Bramao | Elim | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Saelyn Guyton | | Elim | | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Maselina Leimoa | | | Elim | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Kevin Malagamaali'i | Elim | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Malia Matthews | | | Elim | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Lissel Stewart | | Elim | | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Wild Card | Clark To'o | | | Elim | Elim | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 3 | Makuini Taikato | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 2 | Daniel Bell | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 2 | Rick Bhatia | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 2 | Mathew Morris | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 1 | Christine Hutt | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 1 | Katherine | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Semi- Final 1 | Pip Kayser | Elim | | | | | | | | | | | | |