Project SuperStar (season 1)


The first season of the Singaporean reality talent show Project SuperStar began on 22 June 2005 on MediaCorp Channel U. The show is hosted by Quan Yi Fong and Jeff Wang. The overall winner and runner-up received a talent management contract with Play Music and Universal Music Singapore respectively, together with MediaCorp. Billy Koh, Lee Wei Song, Roy Loi, Anthony Png and Dawn Yip were employed as the judges for the season.
On 1 September 2005, winner of the male category Kelvin Tan was announced as the overall winner of the season, with female category winner Kelly Poon as the overall runner-up.

Judges and hosts

Development

Over 4,000 aspirants auditioned for the competition when it was announced. Kelvin Tan became the eventual winner with a better sales record and results from telepolling, garnering 64% of the votes.

Finalists

The final 24 finalists were confirmed as follows;
Key:

Live shows

Live show details

Week 1: Quarter-final 1 (22/23 June)

Note: For some unknown reason, Candy Tan was absent from the show.

Week 11: Final (1 September)

The performance featured backing vocals from Leon Lim, Derrick Hoh, Hong Jun Yang, Sugianto, and William Tan.
The song was later re-released as 下雪, with the same tune but different lyrics, and is sung by A-do.
The performance featured backing vocals from Chen Jia Xin, Chew Sin Huey, Chanel Pang, Sandra Ter, and Candyce Toh.