Season 6
The sixth and final season of Canadian Idol is the sixth and final installation of the Idol series in Canada and premiered on June 3, 2008, on the CTV Television Network. It is again hosted by Ben Mulroney, with the addition of Jully Black as a special correspondent and general mentor to the contestants. Farley Flex, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan and Zack Werner all returned as judges. This season saw a number of major and minor show format changes in an effort to keep the franchise fresh and innovative. The final episode of the season, in which the Canadian Idol was crowned, aired on September 10, 2008. The winner of the sixth season was Theo Tams. The sixth season became the final season of Canadian Idol following its cancellation in 2009.
2008 Audition Tour (1)
This is the kick off to the sixth season of Canadian Idol. For the first time in North America and only the second time in the world, Canadian Idol Online Auditions were held, casting the net even wider and resulting in an 11th virtual city stop. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
2008 Audition Tour (2)
This is the second episode of the sixth season of Canadian Idol. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
2008 Audition Tour (3)
This is the third episode of the sixth season of Canadian Idol. This will wrap up the auditions getting right to the "Top 200" episodes. Watch as people make fun of themselves and are made fun or, due to their lack of talents and clues. The "winners" will move on to Toronto for the really hard part of the competition.
Top 200 Moves to 22 (1)
Watch as the "Top 200" gold ticket group is narrowed down by the Canadian Idol judges. The field goes from approximately 200 gold ticket winners to only 22 finalists.
Top 200 Moves to 22 (2)
See the remaining gold ticket group narrowed down to only 22 semi-finalists.
Top 24 Performances (Part 1)
New this year there is a Top 24 instead of a Top 22. Also, they got rid of the unfair half male - half female forced split. Watch as 15 guys and 9 girls battle head to head to make it into the Top 10.
Top 24 Performances (Part 2)
New this year there is a Top 24 instead of a Top 22. Also, they got rid of the unfair half male - half female forced split. Watch as 15 guys and 9 girls battle head to head to make it into the Top 10 (part 2).
Top 24 Results Show
The singers have sung and the voting for each night is complete. Now find out who stays and the four that go home.
Top 20 Performances (Part 1)
The Top 24 is down 4 to the Top 20. The first 10 perform tonight and the next 10 perform tomorrow.
Top 20 Performances (Part 2)
The Top 24 is down 4 to the Top 20. The first 10 performed last night and the next 10 perform tonight.
Top 20 Results Show
The musicians have performed and the voting for each group is completed. Now find out who stays and which four go home. You may be surprised, or you maybe glad, but you have to tune in to find out.
Top 16 Performances (Part 1)
Group 1 of the Top 16 perform tonight, with eight of the remaining competitors trying to land into the Top 10 with this their last chance.
Top 16 Performances (Part 2)
Group 2 of the Top 16 perform tonight, with remaining eight of the competitors trying to land into the Top 10 with this their last chance.
Top 16 Results Show
They have all had their last chance to impress Canada. The voting for each group is completed. Now find out which 10 stay and which 6 go home.
Top 10 Performances
The Top 10 contestants celebrate the music of David Bowie.
Top 10 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 9 Performances
The Top 9 Idols take you to Rock and Roll heaven with classic rock songs from artists who are dead.
Top 9 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 8 Performances
The Top 8 spent six days unplugged with Gavin Rossdale working up to this Unplugged performance show.
Top 8 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 7 Performances
The Top 7 take the stage performing UK hits after being coached by the legendary Tom Jones.
Top 7 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 6 Performances
The Top 6 contestants work with homegrown rock group Simple Plan. They mentor the Top 6 in preparation for this "Canada Rocks" themed episode.
Top 6 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 5 Performances
An Idol first all-male top 5 perform songs from the Beatles as selected by the Judges.
Top 5 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Top 4 Performances
The Final Four are mentored by legendary songstress Anne Murray, as they pick music from her vast song book.
Top 4 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition. Special tonight are performances by the fabulous Anne Murray and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.
Top 3 Performances
The Top 3 contestants performed two songs each from Bryan Adams' extensive songbook, after being mentored personally by the man.
Top 3 Results Show
The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. The contestant with the lowest amount of votes, will be eliminated from the competition.
Final Performances
The Top 2 went off to New York City to work with John Legend. They performed three songs; a Judges choice, one song of their own choosing and the new Canadian Idol winner's single.
Grande Finale
In the performance episode, the Top 2 contestants performed 3 songs. The fans have voted for their favourite contestants. Performances in this 2 hour special will include: The Top 10; This year's winner; Last year's winner; and more. Performances announced August 22, 2008: John Legend, Hedley, reigning Idol champ Brian Melo and Jully Black. Headliner will be Mariah Carey!