Nik Carlson
| New Zealand Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
| Broadcast from | 3 July – 17 October 2005 |
| Judges |
Paul Ellis Jackie Clarke Frankie Stevens |
| Host(s) | Dominic Bowden |
| Broadcaster | TVNZ |
| Winner | |
| Rosita Vai | |
| Song | "All I Ask" |
| Runner-up | |
| Nik Carlson | |
| New Zealand Idol (season 2) | |
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Finalists (with dates of elimination) |
|
| Rosita Vai | Winner |
| Nik Carlson | 17 October |
| Steve Broad | 10 October |
| Jesse O'Brien | 3 October |
| Teresa Bergman | 26 September |
| Rongo Brightwell | 19 September |
| Frank Andrews | 12 September |
| Ashley Cooper | 5 September |
| Keshia Paulse | 29 August |
| Shelley Paikea | 22 August |
The second season of New Zealand Idol commenced on 3 July 2005. The judges were Paul Ellis, Jackie Clarke 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 Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre 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: Frank Andrews, Keshia Paulse and Steven Broad
Wildcard Contenders: Kevin Malagamaali'i, Marcel Bramao
Advancing to the Top 10: Rosita Vai, Shelley Paikea and Ashley Cooper
Wildcard Contenders: Saelyn Guyton, Lissel Stewart
Advancing to the Top 10: Rongo Brightwell, Jesse O'Brien and Nik Carlson
Wildcard Contenders: Clark To'o, Maselina Leimoa, Teresa Bergman, Malia Matthews
Advancing to the Top 10: Teresa Bergman
Rosita Vai (born 4 June 1981 in Auckland) was the winner of the second series of "New Zealand Idol".
Nik Carlson (born 8 November 1978 in Masterton), was runner-up to winner Rosita Vai.
Steve Broad (born 29 January 1986, from Invercargill), came third.
Jesse O'Brien, (born 25 September 1977, in Dunedin, now residing in Hamilton), was placed fourth.
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.
Rongo Brightwell (16 September 1987 in Mohaka, Hawke's Bay), was placed sixth.
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