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
Matheus Fernandes won the challenge, earning a one-on-one session with Criss and a featured role in the week's music video. IndividualityThe Glee Project : Season 1 Episode 1
The group recorded and filmed a high-energy music video for Katy Perry's "Firework" . In the series premiere of The Glee Project
Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee ) served as the first-ever mentor for the series. The group recorded and filmed a high-energy music
The contestants performed "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder for Darren Criss .
Performed "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.