New Zealand Idol (season 1)
| New Zealand Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| Broadcast from | February 2004 – 10 May 2004 |
| Judges |
Paul Ellis Fiona McDonald Frankie Stevens |
| Host(s) | Dominic Bowden |
| Broadcaster | TVNZ |
| Winner | |
| Ben Lummis | |
| Song | "They Can't Take That Away" |
| Runner-up | |
| Michael Murphy | |
| New Zealand Idol (season 1) | |
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Finalists (with dates of elimination) |
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| Ben Lummis | Winner |
| Michael Murphy | 10 May |
| Camillia Temple | 3 May |
| Luke Whaanga | 26 April |
| Dave Houma | 19 April |
| Eddie Gaiger | 12 April |
| Robin Johnson | 5 April |
| Jessie Cassin | 29 March |
| Sela Mahe | 22 March |
| Filipo Saipani | 15 March |
The first season of New Zealand Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on TVNZ in the early half of 2004. The judges were Paul Ellis, Fiona McDonald and Frankie Stevens.
The auditions were held at the following locations:
Those who were successful would proceed to the "Top 60" theatre rounds held at the Maidment Theatre in Auckland.
The successful contestants who made it through to the "Top 60" rounds would spend a gruelling three days at the theatre.
The decision of the final cut to the "Top 24" was delivered to three groups of twelve, with one group being sent home.
Advancing to the Top 10: Camillia Temple, Ben Lummis and Filipo Saipani
Wildcard Contender: Nigel Withington
Advancing to the Top 10: Luke Whaanga, Dave Houma and Michael Murphy
Wildcard Contender: Jessie Cassin
Advancing to the Top 10: Robin Johnson, Sela Mahe and Eddie Gaiger
Wildcard Contender: Amanda Boyce
Advancing to the Top 10: Jessie Cassin
Ben Lummis (born 1 June 1978 in Wellington) was the winner of the first series of New Zealand Idol.
Michael Murphy (born 4 September 1986 in Taupo), was runner-up to winner Ben Lummis.
Camillia Temple (aged 28, from Hamilton), came third.
Luke Whaanga, (aged 20, from Lower Hutt), was placed fourth.
Dave Houma (aged 28, from Auckland), finished in fifth place.
Eddie Gaiger (aged 25, from the Coromandel), was placed sixth.
Robin Johnson (aged 18, from Upper Hutt), finished in seventh place.
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