Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee ) served as the first-ever mentor for the series.
The inaugural season featured a diverse group of 12 finalists, including eventually well-known performers like Alex Newell , Samuel Larsen , and Damian McGinty . IndividualityThe Glee Project : Season 1 Episode 1
Performed "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee
In the series premiere of The Glee Project , titled 12 talented contenders begin their journey to win a seven-episode guest-starring role on the hit show Glee . The episode focuses on the performers showing off their unique personalities and "it factor" to the judges. Episode Highlights In the series premiere of The Glee Project
Bryce Vine was the first contestant eliminated from the competition. Season 1 Cast
The group recorded and filmed a high-energy music video for Katy Perry's "Firework" .
Matheus Fernandes won the challenge, earning a one-on-one session with Criss and a featured role in the week's music video.
