More footage from the Nation-Wide Open Auditions. Pop Idol 1's runner-up Gareth Gates' younger sister attends the auditions. Sporting a new look and improved singing voice, she is confident of her chances. After an average accapella, the judges comment that ""her innocence is lost"". Neil Fox doesn't want to put her through, Nikki votes for her to be part of the second round, Pete wants her out. The decision is made by Simon, he wants her to go through, but only because of her brother. Neil tells him that he ""Lost some credibility"" by making that decision.
Tonight seems to be episode of the rejects, with two more Pop Idol hopefulls who made the Final 50 in 2001 also returning for another shot at fame and fortune. One makes it through to the second rounds, but one doesn't. She is totally devestated. Nikki comforts her but Pete isn't so kind. ""Stop pinning your hopes on this silly dream. We say to you go to butlins not as an insult, but as advice. You ain't a Pop Idol, so stop pretending t
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