The three lowest-performing contestants had to sing live for Glee creator Ryan Murphy to stay in the competition:
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
Bryce Vine was the first contestant eliminated from the competition. Season 1 Cast The three lowest-performing contestants had to sing live
Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson on Glee ) served as the first-ever mentor for the series. IndividualityThe Glee Project : Season 1 Episode 1