Eesti otsib superstaari season 1

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The first season of Eesti otsib superstaari started on March 11, 2007 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.

Auditions

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

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

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.

Finals

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

Finalists

(Ages stated at time of contest)

Top 9: Song for a special person

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

Top 8: Film music

**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

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

Top 6: Judges choice

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

Top 5: Big Band round

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

Top 4: Country song & Billboard Hit 2007

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

Top 3:Rock song & Duet

Eliminated: Taavi Peterson

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

Winner: Birgit Õigemeel Runner-up: Luisa Värk

Elimination chart

After the season

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.

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