Canadian Idol

Season three

In December 2004, CTV announced that they will be producing a third season of Canadian Idol in 2005. Auditions began in February and finished in April 2005 and the show debuted May 30, just days after the conclusion of the fourth season of American Idol but did not follow suit yet on the new change to that show.

Related Topics:
December - 2004 - 2005 - February - April - May 30 - American Idol

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This season introduced a twist in the Wildcard semi-final round. On the group 4 results show, after the results were revealed, 11 (advertised as 12, but presumably one dropped out) previous competitors were brought out. The judges expressed how they felt about each competitor, and each competitor had a chance to show why they should sing in the Wildcard, whether it be through song or a plea. Then, the public had a chance to vote which would decide which of the 11 competitors would sing in the Wildcard.

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After the closest final vote in series history, Melissa O'Neil of Calgary, Alberta was crowned the winner; with Rex Goudie of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador the runner-up.

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Melissa O'Neil - Calgary - Alberta - Rex Goudie - Burlington - Newfoundland and Labrador

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