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. Date First SecondMarch 16Birgit ÕigemeelMariann SaarMarch 23Rivo KingiAnna-Liisa SuppApril 1Taavi PetersonMihkel RattApril 8Nele KirsipuuRaimondo LaikreApril 15 (Wildcard)Luisa Värk
Finals Eight shows, plus eight Eesti otsib superstaari: Lava taga (Backstage) shows were aired during the finals.
Finalists (Ages stated at time of contest)
Contestant Age Hometown Voted off Liveshow theme Birgit Õigemeel 18 Kohila WinnerGrand 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 Rivo Kingi – "Fairytale Gone Bad" by Sunrise Avenue Nele Kirsipuu – "I'm Outta Love" by Anastacia Raimondo Laikre – "Back On The Road" by Earth, Wind & Fire Taavi Peterson – "Inimese loom" by Urmas Alender Mihkel Ratt – "Devils Daughter" by Silvertide Mariann Saar – "The Show Must Go On" by Queen Anna-Liisa Supp – "I Say A Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin Luisa Värk – "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago Birgit Õigemeel – "Keegi tulla võib" by Rein Rannap
The bottom three: Mariann Saar, Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt Eliminated: Mihkel Ratt
Top 8: Film music Rivo Kingi – "Hero" by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott from a film "Superman" Nele Kirsipuu – "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith from a film "Armageddon" Raimondo Laikre – "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" by Elton John from a film "Lion King" Taavi Peterson – "Love Me Two Times" by The Doors from a film "The Doors" Mariann Saar – "Respect" by Aretha Franklin from a film "Forrest Gump" Anna-Liisa Supp – "Listen" by Beyoncé from a film "Dreamgirls" Luisa Värk – "Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield from a film "Pulp Fiction" Birgit Õigemeel – "Can't Fight the Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes from a film "Coyote Ugly"
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 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 Rivo Kingi – "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica Raimondo Laikre – "Big Yellow Taxi" by Counting Crows Taavi Peterson – "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads Anna-Liisa Supp – "Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox Luisa Värk – "Erase/Rewind" by Cardigans Birgit Õigemeel – "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.
The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Anna-Liisa Supp Eliminated: Anna-Liisa Supp
Top 5: Big Band round Rivo Kingi – "Sway" by Dean Martin Raimondo Laikre – "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Hank Williams, Jr. Taavi Peterson – "Route 66" composed by Bobby Troup Luisa Värk – "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones Birgit Õigemeel – "Fever" by Little Willie John
The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Rivo Kingi Eliminated: Raimondo Laikre
Top 4: Country song & Billboard Hit 2007 Rivo Kingi – "View from the Heaven" by Yellowcard Taavi Peterson – "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan Luisa Värk – "I Will Remember You" by Sarah McLachlan Birgit Õigemeel – "Olen loobuda sust proovinud (Tryin' to Get Over You)" by Vince Gill Rivo Kingi – "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" by Good Charlotte Taavi Peterson – "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs Luisa Värk – "All Good Things (Come to an End)" by Nelly Furtado Birgit Õigemeel – "Who Knew" by Pink
The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Taavi Peterson Eliminated: Rivo Kingi
Top 3:Rock song & Duet Taavi Peterson – "Polly" by Nirvana Luisa Värk – "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette Birgit Õigemeel – "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence and Paul McCoy Taavi Peterson with Ines – "Iseendale" by Ines Luisa Värk with Tanel Padar – "Lootusetus" by Tanel Padar & The Sun Birgit Õigemeel with Riho Sibul – "Ma sind ei tea (All by Myself)" by Eric Carmen
Eliminated: Taavi Peterson
Superfinale: The Contestant's Favourite / People's Choice / Rein Rannap's Song Luisa Värk – "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson Birgit Õigemeel – "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence and Paul McCoy Luisa Värk – "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson Birgit Õigemeel – "Impossible Dream" by Luther Vandross Luisa Värk – "Suudlus läbi jäätunud klaasi" by Rein Rannap Birgit Õigemeel – "Raagus sõnad" by Rein Rannap
Winner: Birgit Õigemeel
Runner-up: Luisa Värk
Elimination chart + Legend Did Not Perform Female Male Top 32 Top 9 Winner SafeSafe FirstSafe LastEliminatedWild Card Did Not Perform
Stage:SemiFinalsWeek:03/1603/2304/0104/0804/1504/2204/2905/0605/1305/2005/2706/0306/10PlaceContestantResult1Birgit Õigemeel1st Winner2Luisa VärkElim SavedRunner-Up3Taavi Peterson 1st Btm 2Btm 2Elim4Rivo Kingi 34.4% Btm 2Btm 3Btm 2Elim5Raimondo Laikre 2nd Btm 2Elim6Anna-Liisa Supp 22.1% Elim7Nele Kirsipuu 1st Btm 2Elim8Mariann Saar2nd Btm 3Elim9Mihkel Ratt 2nd ElimWildCardElisabeth PõldmaElimElimJulia KuusmetsElimKadri KasakElimKethi Uibomägi11.9%17.6%Marilin KongoElimVerina EdwardsElimSemi-Final 4Johanna RattElimMai LeemetMargit NoormetsMari-Ann LettYekaterina NikolayevaSemi-Final 3Fredi Kaasik ElimFred Rõigas Jaan Krivel Kustav Rossar Siim Kumari Taivo Sõts Semi-Final 2Getter Raidam4.0%Anna DõtõnaElimChätrin Tolga Semi-Final 1Anna Sergejeva ElimJaanika Vilipo
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.
References
External links Official website (season 1)