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2004 Runner-Up, Michael Murphy almost didn't get past the audition stage because judge Paul Ellis didn't like his voice. He was over-ruled by Fiona and Frankie. This also happened to Camillia Temple.
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Asked if he had any regrets about the Top 10, and judge Paul Ellis stated that the only two regrets he had was saying yes to Filipo and Jessie Cassin.
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Upon becoming New Zealand's first Idol, Benjamin Lummis upset his parents by thanking God first.
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Top 10 Rankings (2004): * Benjamin Lummis - Winner, * Michael Murphy - 2nd place, * Camillia Temple - 3rd place, * Luke Whaanga - 4th place, * Dave Houma - 5th place, * Eddie Gaiger - 6th place, * Robin Johnson - 7th place, * Jessie Cassin - 8th place, * Sela Mahe - 9th place, * Filipo Saipani - 10th place
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Top 10 Rankings (2005): * Rosita Vai - Winner, * Nik Carlson - 2nd place, * Steven Broad - 3rd place, * Jesse O'Brien - 4th place, * Teresa Bergman - 5th place, * Rongo Brightwell - 6th place, * Frank Andrews - 7th place, * Ashley Cooper - 8th place, * Keshia Paulse - 9th place, * Shelley Paikea - 10th place
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Top 10 Rankings (2006): Matthew Saunoa - Winner, Indira Moala - 2nd place, Aroha Robinson - 3rd place, Benjamin Hazlewood - 4th place, Kali Kopae - 5th place, Toni Baird - 6th place, Rebecca Wright - 7th place, Clinton Randell - 8th place, Ashlee Fisher - 9th place, Victor Sulfa - 10th place
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