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
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
Eesti otsib superstaari Finalists
(with dates of elimination)
Season 1 (2007)
Birgit ÕigemeelWinner
Luisa VärkJune 10
Taavi PetersonJune 3
Rivo KingiMay 27
Raimondo LaikreMay 20
Anna-Liisa SuppMay 13
Nele KirsipuuMay 6
Mariann SaarApril 29
Mihkel RattApril 22

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 Second
March 16Birgit ÕigemeelMariann Saar
March 23Rivo KingiAnna-Liisa Supp
April 1Taavi PetersonMihkel Ratt
April 8Nele KirsipuuRaimondo Laikre
April 15 (Wildcard)Luisa Värk

Finals

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

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
  • 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

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
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 Constestant 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

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 charty 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
  1. Ülevaade Eesti televisiooni arengust 2007. aastal (pdf) (in Estonian), Eesti Rahvusringhääling, p. 12, retrieved June 5, 2011
Preceded by
N/A		 Eesti otsib superstaari
Season 1 (2007)		 Succeeded by
Season 2 (2008)
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