Clear Last Chance Auditions

Pakistan Idol shows extravagant and sterling attainments, the Presenter and major sponsor of the series CLEAR offers another last chance for online auditions on its official Facebook page for the people who missed the chance to get auditioned. A port block was set open from 26 October 2013 to 8 November 2013 on page to post a five minutes video and audio clips of the singing of desired auditionees. Previous auditionees were also able to take part once again. Online selected contestants names were posted on a Facebook page after selection and CLEAR called them to Karachi for final selection. Through this procedure a total of 12 contestants was selected from which a total of five was finalized by the series judges.^[22][23]

Audition Structure

There are usually three stages in the audition process in every season, the first round being the open call audition advertised. Desired auditionees register themselves via SMS, and then called for audition at the venue, each person registered sings briefly in front of the judges, with those who gain at least two yeses from the three judges then receiving a Golden Ticket to Karachi. In the second round all the selected participants are brought to Karachi, for final auditions, where they first sing in a group of four or five in front of judges. Most of those who attended are eliminated at this stage with only a limited number of auditionees selected to proceed further. In the Third round selected participants have to sing in duos and trios. Here further selection occurs and more participants drop out. Only the final 30 made their way to the semi-finals round with the last final 12 or 13 selected for the game race and then this will be the only phase of the game where the audience select the fate of final contestants.

In the first season, the second and third stage of the audition took place within a single day, but in the following seasons each stage of the audition may take place on separate days. The initial audition venue need not necessarily be the final audition venue in front of the judges, and in later seasons, up to three separate venues may be used for the auditions in each city. The venues and dates of the second audition in front of the producers are not specifically listed in these pages.

Groups Performance

After the regional auditions, 86 contestants were selected to perform in Karachi in a series of rounds designed to eliminate further singers and narrow the pool.^[24] The first theatre round involved group performances where a selected group of four to five contestants was asked to sing in front of the judges, albeit individually and not as a group. From amongst these contestants, the pool of contenders was narrowed down to 35 contestants. The selected contestants were asked to perform the next day in the second theatre round – the duets and trios.

Duo's and Trio's

The rest of the best 35 advanced singers sung duos and trios in front of judges, in order to check their coordination and ability to sing with partners. A series of auditions occur, where fewer contestants made their way to the last and final round of theater.

Solo performance with Music Track

The selected contestants from previous rounds enter into the third and final phase, where they have to perform as a solo performer with a music track. A series of performances occur and judges selected the final top 24 contestants for the piano round.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Wild Card Round

Following those 12 singers advancing on Sunday, 26 January, eight of the remaining 12 eliminated semi-finalists were selected by the judges to compete in the Wild Card Round. Wild Card round began the next week after the announcement of twelve finalists. Following another performance by each Wild Card contender, the audience votes selected ONE contestant to advance to the final group of 13.

Top 13 – 60s and 70s Hits of Pakistani Music

On 7 February 2014, the final race of the series started between 13 finalists, starting with the first week, the theme set as Retro Music of Pakistan, all the contestants performed 1970s and 60s hit songs of Pakistani Legends of Music like Ahmad Rushdi, Mehdi Hassan, Noor Jehan, Masood Rana and Naseem Nazli. As a result, from the Bottom 3, whoever received the fewest votes is eliminated. Mehwish Maqsood, Waqas Ali and Shoaib received minimum votes and are in the Bottom 3, among them Mehwish was voted out due to receiving the fewest votes.

• Adieu Performance by Mehwish Maqsood: "Kya Hal Sunawan Dil Da"

Top 12 – Love

All the Top 12 performed by following theme which was set as Love theme on the occasion of Valentines Day. Waqas Ali eliminated by facing public votes among Sana Zulfiqar and Waqas ALi Vicky in bottom 3. Eradication of Waqas leaves a huge impact on public votings image, judge Bushra Ansari enlighten the criticism they faced by public and criticized public voting titanically in negative response.

• Adieu performance by Waqas Ali: "Tarap Tarap ke Is Dil Se"

Top 11 – Pakistani Pop Music

All the contestants performed on the theme Pakistani pop music of 90s and present direction. Top 11 contestants sang songs from the hit albums of Pakistani pop singers. Pop rock singer Goher Mumtaz appears on sets in order to promote his serial Uff Yeh Mohabbat and to encourage the contestants. Syed Sajid Abbas is eliminated after getting lower votes than Sana Zulfiqar and Zammad Baig.

• Guest Mentor: Sajjad Ali

• Adieu performance by Syed Sajid Abbas: "Maa"

Top 10 – Songs of Memories

All the participant give tribute to Pepsi-a leading sponsor of Pakistani reality competitions since 90s. With the theme being set, contestants had to perform the songs of their memories. Sana, Shamir and Rose were put in the danger zone as Bottom 3 having fewer votes than the others. Sana is eliminated after facing public votes while Shamir and Rose join the Top 9.

• Adieu performance by Sana Zulfiqar: "Mere Maula Karam Ho Karam"

Top 9 – Party Music

All contestants performed on a theme of Party Music. Alamgir was a guest mentor for week five. Asad Raza Suno, Shamir and Zammad comes in danger zone and Asad is eliminated after facing public votes, his unexpected elimination leave a huge impact on show format.

• Guest Mentor: Alamgir Haq

• Adieu performance by Asad Raza Sonu: "Main Dhondne ko Zamane"

Top 8 – Their Personal Idol

The Top 8 performed songs of their Personal Idols by giving tribute to their undeniable works. Waqas Vicky, Asad Zaidi and Shamir face the Bottom 3 while Shamir gets eliminated after achieving fewer votes than Ali Asad.

• Guest Mentor: Raheem Shah

• Adieu performance by Shameer Aziz Quidwai: "Ab Ye Jana Kyun Ye Rang"

Top 7 – National Songs

Top 7 performed patriotic songs of country in order to celebrate the یوم پاکستان, a historic resolution of Pakistan, occurred at 23 March 1940. Waqas is eliminated subsequently after facing public votes.

• Adieu performance by Waqas Ali Vicky: "Yaad Piya Ki Aayi"

Top 6 – Judge's Choice

Top – 6 performed songs of Judges choices, Band Strings was invited as a guest mentor for the contestants. Rafay is eliminated after getting the fewest votes.

• Guest Mentor: Bilal Maqsood, Faisal Kapadia and Zoe Viccaji

• Adieu performance by Abd-ul-Rafay Khan: "Ve Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu"

Top 5 – Ali Zafar

All contestants performed Ali Zafar songs as per the selected theme. Rose and Kashif appear in the Bottom 2, after receiving the fewest votes, with Rose eliminated after having the lowest votes.

• Guest Mentor: Ali Zafar

• Adieu performance by Rose Mary: " Alvida Yaara Alvida "

Top 4 – Qawwali

Top 4, presented Qawwali theme, Sajjad Ali and Amjad Sabri were invited as a guest judge. Kashif is eliminated after having lower votes than Ali Asad.

• Guest Mentor: Sajjad Ali and Amjad Sabri

• Adieu performance by Kashif Ali: "Ho Kadi Aaa Mil Sawal Yar We"

Top 3 – Bhangra / Classical

Top 3 performed on two being set theme challenges, Abrar and the members of Fuzön band Khurram Iqbal Shallum Asher Xavier and Imran Momina were the guest mentors for given challenges.

• Guest Mentor: Abrarul Haq

• Adieu performance by Syed Ali Asad Zaidi: "Tum Jo Milgaye Ho"

Top 2 – Contestant Choice Medleys & Final Performance

Pakistan Idol Pre-Finale's, Top-2 contestants performed, medleys and their own choice final performance. On the basis of Public voting, Zamad beats Shoaib and became the first winner of Paksiatn Idol season 1.

• Guest Mentor: Sajjad Ali and Tina Sani

Elimination chart

Bottom 3 and Bottom 2 Count

• In above bottom three count table, all the contestants danger zone history is provided, in each column third Bottomed 3 represented by a grey header line pointing that particular contestant eliminates periodically.

Voting Trend

After the selection of 24 semi-finalist race begins to reach at place of Top 13, and the fate of 24 contestants to winner was put on audience by public voting. With the Top 13, contestants like Mehwish, Waqas and Sajid which had been consistent throughout the show were eliminated after facing public votes, this affects and arise many questions on voting system, Judges were left mournful and doleful with the departure of consistent singers, therefore, production of series overviews the voting system and announce that an individual with one number can give maximum 25 Votes only to contestants, above 25 votes no vote will be counted and also one message cost only Rs. 0.50 Paisa + Tax.

Maria Meer Rejection

During the auditions, show went through the limelight of controversial happening, when in Faisalabad auditions a young girl Maria Meer was rejected by all three judges on course of the immaturity and lean voice of her.^[27] The audition episode went viral and a blog war started against judges.^[28] Maria became a sort of social media celebrity after her appearance on the show.^[29][30] Her rejection got too much attention that famous writer, broadcaster and journalist Raza Ali Abidi stated on his social networking site that: "A girl who is treated so badly in trials of show, i wish some channel with good producers must have done a great-show with her. I need your positive response!".^[31]

After much controversial act, aspiring singer-songwriter and producer Amanat Ali approaches to Maria Meer family and decided to launch a music video with her.^[32] In upcoming album of Amanat Aas, song Naina Lagay featuring Maria and himself was recorded,^[33] online release of Song got much acclaim and Amanat receives huge respect and acclaim. Maria was invited and approaches by many media personalities and has already done many interviews and programs.