The second season of Eesti otsib superstaari started on February 3, 2008 and lasted until June 2008. The hosts of first season were replaced by two male comedians/actors, Ott Sepp and Märt Avandi. Heidy Purga, Mihkel Raud and Rein Rannap continued as judges.
Auditions Auditions took place in same towns as in first season. The first audition took place in Pärnu on January 12, 2008. Three other auditions were held in Tartu, Jõhvi and Tallinn. Age limits were widened from 16–25 to 15–30. Unlike the first season, acoustic instruments were allowed to use in auditions. More than 2,300 people sang in the auditions. Only about 100 of them advanced to the theatre round.
Theatre rounds Theatre round took place in Eesti Nukuteater, Tallinn. 30 of 100 new singers were chosen by the judges to the semi-finals.
Semi-finals Unlike from the first season three semi-finals were held, plus a 'second chance' semi-final. The Semi-finals took place in Club Privé in Tallinn. Ten singers sang in each semi-final. After nationwide televoting, three of them qualified for the finals. Ten singers who failed to advance to the finals were given a second chance by the judges. Kristiina Piperal won the second chance round and was the tenth finalist.
DateFirstSecondThirdMarch 16Timothy JarmanEliis PärnaTaavi ImmatoMarch 23Norman SalumäeKeit TriisaArtur RassmannMarch 30Kristjan LaasJana KaskArno SuislepApril 6 (Wildcard)Kristiina Piperal(Viewers Choice)
Finals During the finals 9 shows were aired on TV3. The finals took place in TV3 studio, Pärnu Concert Hall in Pärnu, Jõhvi Concert Hall in Jõhvi, Vanemuise Concert Hall in Tartu, Estonian National Opera concert hall in Tallinn and the Superfinale took place in Linnahall, Tallinn.
Finalists (Ages stated at time of contest)
Contestant Age Hometown Voted off Liveshow theme Jana Kask 16 Tallinn WinnerGrand Finale Arno Suislep 27 Haapsalu 8 June 2008 Kristiina Piperal 16 Tallinn 1 June 2008 Duets Artur Rassmann 19 Tallinn 25 May 2008 Ivo Linna/Tõnis Mägi & Billboard Chart Norman Salumäe 16 Tallinn 18 May 2008 Rock & Disco Eliis Pärna 18 Keila-Joa 11 May 2008 Frank Sinatra songs Taavi Immato 19 Tallinn 4 May 2008 Unplugged Kristjan Laas 18 Tallinn 27 April 2008 Estonian Songs Timothy Jarman 22 Viljandi 22 April 2008 Hip Hop & R&B Keit Triisa 16 Viljandi 13 April 2008 Film Hits
Top 10: Film music Keit Triisa – "Think" by Aretha Franklin from a film The Blues Brothers Timothy Jarman – "Sway" written by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz from a film Shall We Dance? Kirstjan Laas – "Come What May" by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman from a film "Moulin Rouge!" Arno Suislep – "Tulen kord jälle" by Sven Grünberg from a film "Hundiseaduste aegu" Eliis Pärna – "Iris" by Goo-Goo Dolls from a film "City of Angels" Taavi Immato – "Lonely Day" by System of a Down from a film Disturbia Jana Kask – "Saviour" by Anggun from a film "Transporter 2" Artur Rassmaann – "You Could Be Mine" by Guns N' Roses from a film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" Kristiina Piperal – "Zombie" by The Cranberries from a film "Blackrock" Norman Salumäe – "Grace Kelly" by Mika from a film "Knocked Up"
The bottom three: Keit Triisa, Eliis Pärna, Taavi Immato The bottom two: Eliis Pärna, Keit Triisa Eliminated: Keit Triisa
Top 9: Hip-Hop and R&B Norman Salumäe – "Señorita" by Justin Timberlake Kristiina Piperal – "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado Timothy Jarman – "Let Me Love You by Mario Kristjan Laas – "With You" by Chris Brown Jana Kask – "Underneath Your Clothes" by Shakira Artur Rassmann – "Killing Me Softly" by Fugees Arno Suislep – "Waiting for You" by Seal Eliis Pärna – "These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield Taavi Immato – "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake
The bottom three: Kristjan Laas, Timothy Jarman, Norman Salumäe The bottom two: Norman Salumäe, Timothy Jarman Eliminated: Timothy Jarman
Top 8: Estonian music Artur Rassmann – "Valgus" by Gunnar Graps Kristiina Piperal – "Jää" by Dagö Kristjan Laas – "Leekiv armastus" by Genialistid & Lea Liitmaa Taavi Immato – "See ei ole saladus" by Terminaator Jana Kask – "Palun andeks su käest" by Smilers Norman Salumäe – "Kui mind enam ei ole" by Urmas Alender Eliis Pärna – "Sinu hääl" by Liisi Koikson Arno Suislep – "Kurjuse laul" by Olav Ehala
The bottom three: Kristjan Laas, Jana Kask, Artur Rassmann The bottom two: Jana Kask, Kristjan Laas Eliminated: Kristjan Laas
Top 7: Unplugged Arno Suislep – "Ilmarine ja Dvigatel" by Ultima Thule Jana Kask – "My All" by Mariah Carey Taavi Immato – "Ordinary people" by John Legend Kristiina Piperal – "Creep" by Radiohead Norman Salumäe – "Fly Away" by Lenny Kravitz Artur Rassmann – "Hotel California" by Eagles Eliis Pärna – "Lumevärv" by Jäääär
The bottom three: Taavi Immato, Norman Salumäe, Arno Suislep The bottom two: Taavi Immato, Norman Salumäe Eliminated: Taavi Immato
Top 6: Frank Sinatra Eliis Pärna – "Girl From Ipanema" Arno Suislep – "All or Nothing at All" Jana Kask – "Strangers in the Night" Artur Rassmann – "Fly Me to the Moon" Norman Salumäe – "Love and Marriage" Kristiina Piperal – "Theme from New York, New York"
The bottom two: Artur Rassmann, Eliis Pärna Eliminated: Eliis Pärna
Top 5: Rock & Disco Norman Salumäe – "Ära piina mind" by Lea Liitmaa Kristiina Piperal – "Naer" by Virmalised Artur Rassmann – "The Final Countdown" by Europe Jana Kask – "Je t'aime" by Lara Fabian Arno Suislep – "Massikommunikatsioon" by Singer Vinger Norman Salumäe – "I Promised Myself" by Nick Kamen Kristiina Piperal – "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper Artur Rassmann – "Ühega miljoneist" by 2 Quick Start Jana Kask – "I Feel Love" by Blue Man Group Arno Suislep – "Enjoy The Silence" by Depeche Mode
The bottom two: Kristiina Piperal, Norman Salumäe Eliminated: Norman Salumäe
Top 4: Ivo Linna/Tõnis Mägi & Billboard Chart Artur Rassmann – "Kuldaja rock' n' roll" by Muusik Seif Jana Kask – "Laula mu laulu helisev hääl" by Ivo Linna Arno Suislep – "Aed" by Ultima Thule Kristiina Piperal – "Vana vaksal" by Ivo Linna Artur Rassmann – "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 Jana Kask – "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Mýa, Pink, Lil' Kim Arno Suislep – "Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo Kristiina Piperal – "Nothing Compares To You" by Sinéad O'Connor
The bottom two: Artur Rassmann, Arno Suislep Eliminated: Artur Rassmann
Top 3: Duets Kristiina Piperal – "Violet Hill" by Coldplay Arno Suislep – "Kosmoseodüsseia" by Vaiko Eplik ja Eliit Jana Kask – "Wake Up Call" by Maroon 5 Kristiina Piperal with Lauri Saatpalu – "Kaks Takti Ette" by Dagö Arno Suislep with Lenna Kuurmaa – "Saatus naerdes homse toob" by Lenna Kuurmaa Jana Kask with Cram – "Swamped" by Lacuna Coil
Eliminated: Kristiina Piperal
Superfinal Jana Kask – "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette Arno Suislep – "The World Is Not Enough" by Garbage Jana Kask – "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Mýa, Pink, Lil' Kim Arno Suislep – "Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo Jana Kask – "Ma tahan olla öö" by Jaan Tätte & Olav Ehala Arno Suislep – "Vaiki kui võid" by Ruja
Winner: Jana Kask Runner-up: Arno Suislep
Elimination chart + Legend Did Not Perform Female Male Top 30 Top 10 Winner SafeSafe FirstSafe LastEliminatedWild Card Did Not Perform
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After the show After winning the show, Jana Kask started collaboration with Alar Kotkas and his team to finish Kask's debut album. On October 30, 2008, she released her first single "Leaving You For Me", which was said to be written by Swedish composers specially for Jana. Although later in the media it was found out that the song had been previously sung by Martin Kesici and Tarja Turunen.
One year after winning the show Jana Kask has not released her debut album. Kask has said that she has done anything and she don't know why the album has not released by her record company. Kask's producer Alar Kotkas explained that album has not been released due to the risks in the market, but was hopeful that album will be released during the summer of 2009.
In August 2009, when the auditions of third season of Eesti otsib superstaari had already begun, Jana's debut album had still not been released. Since Alar Kotkas had not released the album, Jana started collaboration with Ivar Must. In September 2009 Jana and her new manager Ivar Must, announced that debut album is completed. When album will be released is unknown at the moment.
One of few finalists who are still active in music industry is Taavi Immato, who got 7th place. Since June 2009, Immato is a singer in popular Estonian band, Shanon. Together with Shanon, Immato has released a debut album "Üksinda" (Alone).
Timothy Jarman, an English singer living in Estonia, who got 9th place in the finals, started his own record company. It is named Jarman Records. Jarman has released a debut single "You and Me".
Keit Triisa, who got 10th place in the finals, started acting career. In summer of 2009 Triisa acted in Ugala Theatre's summer play "Charley's Aunt". Also Kristjan Laas, who reached 8th place, has started his acting career in ETV's TV-series "Klass" (Class).
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