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Performed "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.

The group recorded and filmed a high-energy music video for Katy Perry's "Firework" .

Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee ) served as the first-ever mentor for the series. IndividualityThe Glee Project : Season 1 Episode 1

Matheus Fernandes won the challenge, earning a one-on-one session with Criss and a featured role in the week's music video.

The contestants performed "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder for Darren Criss . Performed "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

The three lowest-performing contestants had to sing live for Glee creator Ryan Murphy to stay in the competition:

The inaugural season featured a diverse group of 12 finalists, including eventually well-known performers like Alex Newell , Samuel Larsen , and Damian McGinty . Matheus Fernandes won the challenge, earning a one-on-one

Bryce Vine was the first contestant eliminated from the competition. Season 1 Cast