Canadian Idol (season 4)

The fourth season of Canadian Idol began in February 2006 ran until September 2006. Zack Werner, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan, and Farley Flex returned to judge, and Ben Mulroney returned to host, with Elena Juatco as the new roving reporter. The season premiered on May 29, five days after the finale of American Idol Season 5. The Canadian Idol title was awarded to competitor Eva Avila on September 17, 2006.

On Saturday, September 16, 2006, a day prior to the public announcement of the Idol results, Sony BMG Music Entertainment began offering Avila's version of the first single, Meant to Fly, for sale on the website . Although the page was subsequently blanked, the artwork for the single could be located within the image files of the webpage. This occurrence led to the creation of many rumours regarding the winner of the competition.

Auditions

Auditions were held in eleven cities in the Winter and early Spring of 2006 in the following order:

Notable auditioners

Top 22, The Semi-Finals

For the fourth season, the format of the preliminary rounds was changed, based on American Idol's Top 24. The wildcard round was abolished; instead, the Top 22 was divided into a group of 11 men and another group of 11 women. Two competitors were eliminated from each group for three weeks, resulting in a 5 male and 5 female Top 10 for the finals.

The Toronto elimination rounds were aired in a two-hour broadcast on June 20. One original member of the Top 22, Joseph de Filippis, dropped out for unspecified personal reasons and was replaced by Chris Labelle.

Those who were eliminated before the finals are listed below.

Males Eliminated

Females Eliminated

Top 10, The Finals

After the Semi-Finals, the final 10 competitors are faced with a new theme challenge every week. Based on public voiting, one finalist is eliminated each week. The season finale of Canadian Idol took place on September 17, 2006. It was moved from its usual Tuesday result show to Sunday to help CTV premiere their new fall TV shows like The Amazing Race. Eva Avila from Gatineau, Quebec is 2006 Canadian Idol.

Eva Avila, 19 (born February 25, 1987), is a postal clerk from Hull, Quebec, who auditioned in Ottawa. She was a former winner of the Jeune Diva du Quebec contest. She is 2006 Canadian Idol.
  1. Top 22: Angel (Sarah McLachlan)
  2. Top 18: Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack)
  3. Top 14: Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell)
  4. Top 10: Powerless (Say What You Want) (Nelly Furtado)
  5. Top 9: Wild Horses (The Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: White Wedding (Billy Idol) - Bottom 3 08/01/06
  7. Top 7: Who Wants to Live Forever (Queen)
  8. Top 6: How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? (Prince)
  9. Top 5: Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton) - Bottom 2 08/22/06
  10. Top 4: Would I Lie to You? (Eurythmics) and Old Skool Love (Divine Brown)
  11. Top 3: God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday) and They Can't Take That Away From Me (George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin)
  12. Top 2: Wild Horses (Natasha Bedingfield), How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? (Prince) and Meant to Fly (winner's single) - Crowned Canadian Idol 09/17/06
Craig Sharpe, 16 (born September 23, 1989), is from Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland, and auditioned in St. John's. He is a grade 11 student at Ascension Collegiate School.
  1. Top 22: What Hurts the Most (Rascal Flatts)
  2. Top 18: This I Promise You ('N Sync)
  3. Top 14: Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
  4. Top 10: Losing Grip (Avril Lavigne)
  5. Top 9: Time Is on My Side (Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
  7. Top 7: Cold as Ice (Foreigner)
  8. Top 6: It's My Life (Bon Jovi) - Bottom 2 08/15/06
  9. Top 5: Always on My Mind (Willie Nelson)
  10. Top 4: Careless Whisper (George Michael) and Tears of a Clown (Smokey Robinson and the Miracles)
  11. Top 3: The Way You Look Tonight (Fred Astaire) and Danny Boy (Elsie Griffin)
  12. Top 2: I Surrender (Celine Dion), What Hurts the Most (Rascal Flatts) and Meant to Fly (winner's single) - Finale Loser 09/17/06


Tyler Lewis, 20 (born July 3, 1986), is a waiter from Rockglen, Saskatchewan, and auditioned in Regina.
  1. Top 22: Here Without You (Three Doors Down)
  2. Top 18: Mama, I'm Coming Home (Ozzy Osbourne)
  3. Top 14: Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger)
  4. Top 10: Too Bad (Nickelback)
  5. Top 9: Paint It Black (Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: Here I Go Again (Whitesnake)
  7. Top 7: Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
  8. Top 6: If You Could Only See (Tonic)
  9. Top 5: Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley)
  10. Top 4: Big League (Tom Cochrane) and Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) - Bottom 2 08/29/06
  11. Top 3: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody (Louis Prima) and It Had To Be You (Isham Jones and Gus Kahn) - Eliminated 09/05/06


Chad Doucette, 18 (born August 3, 1988), is from East Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, and auditioned in Halifax. He made the Top 48 in Season 3, but was cut in the last round before the semi-finals. In Season 4, he became known for a "wardrobe malfunction" in the early rounds in which his shirt got stuck in the zipper of his pants during the middle of a song.
  1. Top 22: Tonight I Wanna Cry (Keith Urban)
  2. Top 18: Save the Last Dance for Me (The Drifters)
  3. Top 14: Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)
  4. Top 10: The Other Man (Sloan)
  5. Top 9: You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: Never Tear Us Apart (INXS) - Bottom 2 08/01/06
  7. Top 7: Bad Side of the Moon (April Wine) - "an original composition by Elton John & Bernie Taupin"
  8. Top 6: Santa Monica (Theory of a Deadman)
  9. Top 5: If You Could Read My Mind (Gordon Lightfoot)
  10. Top 4: Hanging by a Moment (Lifehouse) and Everybody Hurts (R.E.M.) - Eliminated 08/29/06
Steffi DiDomenicantonio (known as Steffi D), 17 (born April 28, 1989), is from Ottawa, Ontario. A student at Ecole secondaire De La Salle, she has been a stage performer at several Ottawa-area venues. She is known for the trademark bow in her hair.
  1. Top 22: I Only Have Eyes for You (Ella Fitzgerald) - Bottom 4 06/28/06
  2. Top 18: White Flag (Dido)
  3. Top 14: Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer)
  4. Top 10: Alone in the Universe (David Usher) - Bottom 3 07/18/06
  5. Top 9: Miss You (Rolling Stones) - Bottom 3 07/25/06
  6. Top 8: It's My Life (Talk Talk)
  7. Top 7: Life on Mars? (David Bowie) - Bottom 2 08/08/06
  8. Top 6: Lovefool (The Cardigans) - Bottom 3 08/15/06
  9. Top 5: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (Nancy Sinatra) - Eliminated 08/22/06


Ashley Coulter, 23 (born April 26, 1983), is a supermarket cashier from London, Ontario, who auditioned in Kitchener. She was a singer in a local rock band called Nemesis.
  1. Top 22: Bring It on Home to Me (Sam Cooke)
  2. Top 18: I'm the Only One (Melissa Etheridge) - Bottom 4 07/05/06
  3. Top 14: Crazy (Patsy Cline)
  4. Top 10: American Woman (The Guess Who) - Bottom 2 07/18/06
  5. Top 9: Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones) - Bottom 2 07/25/06
  6. Top 8: Eternal Flame (The Bangles)
  7. Top 7: Knocking on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan)
  8. Top 6: Crying (Roy Orbison) - Eliminated 08/15/06


Rob James, 28 (born October 30, 1977), is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a former member of the pop group McMaster & James who auditioned for Season 4 after his group's album deal expired. He has also written a song for the debut CD of Season 1 winner Ryan Malcolm.
  1. Top 22: Let's Stay Together (Al Green) - Bottom 3 06/28/06
  2. Top 18: Heaven (Bryan Adams) - Bottom 4 07/05/06
  3. Top 14: Chariot (Gavin DeGraw)
  4. Top 10: Hurts to Love You (The Philosopher Kings)
  5. Top 9: Start Me Up (Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi)
  7. Top 7: Some Kind of Wonderful (Grand Funk Railroad) - Eliminated 08/08/06


Brandon Jones, 17 (born June 17, 1989), is from Quispamsis, New Brunswick and auditioned in his birthplace of St. John's, Newfoundland. He is a Grade 11 student at Kennebecasis Valley High School.
  1. Top 22: Lady (Kenny Rogers)
  2. Top 18: Somebody to Love (Queen)
  3. Top 14: Easy (The Commodores)
  4. Top 10: California (Wave)
  5. Top 9: Jumpin' Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)
  6. Top 8: I'll Be There for You (Bon Jovi) - Eliminated 08/01/06


Sarah Loverock, 25 (born June 11, 1981), is a supermarket supervisor from Gibsons, British Columbia, who auditioned in Vancouver and has performed in Nashville. She made it to the Top 48 in 2005's Season 3 before being cut. Sarah released a single entitled The Dreamer with America's Hot Musician winners that was certified Gold by the CRIA on November 4, 2009.
  1. Top 22: Since I Fell for You (Barbra Streisand)
  2. Top 18: I Don't Wanna Be (Gavin DeGraw)
  3. Top 14: She Talks to Angels (Black Crowes)
  4. Top 10: Life is a Highway (Tom Cochrane)
  5. Top 9: I Got the Blues (Rolling Stones) - Eliminated 07/25/06


Kati Durst, 26 (born December 12, 1979), is an automotive detailer from Goderich, Ontario, who auditioned in Kitchener. Despite having a severe cold when auditioning, she was still put through to the next round.
  1. Top 22: Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
  2. Top 18: I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann Womack)
  3. Top 14: Not Ready to Make Nice (Dixie Chicks)
  4. Top 10: It Makes No Difference (The Band) - Eliminated 07/18/06


The Judges' Comments

Listed below is a selection of criticisms and praises from the Judges Jake Gold, Sass Jordan, Farley Flex and Zack Werner from the Top 5 Performance show to the season finale. The songs the idols sang during the performance show can be seen on the list above.

Top 2 Performance Show

Eva Avila (Winner)

Craig Sharpe (Runner Up)

Top 3 Performance Show

Tyler Lewis: (Eliminated)

Eva Avila

Craig Sharpe:

Top 4 Performance Show

Craig Sharpe:

Tyler Lewis:

Chad Doucette: (Eliminated)

Eva Avila:

Top 5 Performance Show

Eva Avila:

Craig Sharpe:

Steffi D.: (Eliminated)

Tyler Lewis:

Chad Doucette:

Song Themes

Each week, a song theme will be presented to the competitors. Each competitor must base their song choice on the theme of the week.

Performers on results shows

Each week, a guest performer will appear on the results show to perform one song. The guests will be listed here.

Releases

By May 2007, only Eva Avila and Craig Sharpe had released solo albums. Brandon Jones signed a two-record deal with Sound Of Pop Records and his debut album was expected to be released in May, but wasn't released until June 19, 2007. Tyler Lewis released a solo album on June 20 called 'I'm Coming Home'. Semi-finalists Chris LaBelle and Nancy Silverman both released CDs as well, Chris' is called 'Two Weeks Tuesday' and Nancy's is called 'Now You Know My Secrets'. Eva Avila's second album, 'Give Me the Music' was released on October 28, 2008.

Elimination Chart

Stage: Semi-Finals Finals
Week: 6/28 7/5 7/12 7/18 7/25 8/1 8/8 8/15 8/22 8/29 9/5 9/17
Place Contestant Result
1 Anna Eva Avila Bottom 3 Bottom 2 Winner
2 Craig Sharpe Bottom 2 Runner-Up
3 Tyler Lewis Bottom 2 Elim
4 Chad Doucette Bottom 2 Elim
5 Steffi D Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Bottom 2 Bottom 3 Elim
6 Ashley Coulter Bottom 3 Bottom 2 Bottom 2 Elim
7 Rob James Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim
8 Brandon Jones Elim
9 Sarah Loverock Elim
10 Kati Durst Elim
11-14 Sheldon Elter Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim
Keith Macpherson
Ashley Coles Bottom 3
Nancy Silverman
15-18 Chris Labelle Elim
Greg Neufeld
Alisha Nauth
Alyssa Klazek Bottom 3
19-22 Jeremy Koz Elim
Nathan Brown
Anna-Belle Oliva
Valérie Jalbert

External links

Preceded by
Season 3 (2005)
Canadian Idol
Season 4 (2006)
Succeeded by
Season 5 (2007)
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