Individualitythe Glee | Project : Season 1 Episode 1

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

Bryce Vine was the first contestant eliminated from the competition. Season 1 Cast IndividualityThe Glee Project : Season 1 Episode 1

The inaugural season featured a diverse group of 12 finalists, including eventually well-known performers like Alex Newell , Samuel Larsen , and Damian McGinty . In the series premiere of The Glee Project

Performed "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield. Ellis Wylie: Performed "Big Spender" from Sweet Charity . Season 1 Cast The inaugural season featured a

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

The contestants performed "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder for Darren Criss .

Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee ) served as the first-ever mentor for the series.