| You're a Star | |
|---|---|
| Series 5 | |
| Hosted by | Keith Duffy Silé Sigorge (Auditions) |
| Judges | Thomas Black, Linda Martin, Brendan O'Connor |
| Winner | David O'Connor |
| Runner-up | 21 Demands |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTÉ One |
| Original release | 26 November 2006[1] – 18 March 2007 |
The fifth series of You're a Star was broadcast in Ireland on RTÉ One from 26 November 2006 until 18 March 2007. David O'Connor from County Wexford beat 21 Demands in the final at The Helix in Dublin. He sang "On Borrowed Wings" which was later released as a download with accompanying physical release. This followed his release of "Don't Look Back in Anger" which entered the top twenty of the Irish Singles Chart.[2]
The series was broadcast on Sunday evenings at 18:30, with the results following later.[1] The live shows began broadcasting on 14 January 2007.[3] The two acts which finished bottom in a public vote during the live shows faced the judges who then decided which one to send home.[4] The series also featured live performances from established acts such as McFly, Shayne Ward and Brian McFadden.
Several acts from the series charted in Ireland. The final four acts all achieved top thirty positions with songs recorded during the 4 March 2007 edition of the show.[5] 21 Demands peaked at number two.[5] The four songs were also released as downloads, the first time this ever happened on a talent show anywhere in the world.[5] 21 Demands enjoyed further success when their debut single, "Give Me a Minute" reached number one by downloads alone, the first time this had ever happened in Ireland.[6] This success contrasted with the series six contestants, all of whom failed to chart.[6]
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- ^ a b "YOU'RE NO STAR: RTÉ 'Talent' show fails to produce a single chart success". Irish Independent. 11 March 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
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