Ingrid Gjessing was replaced by Kåre Magnus Bergh and with Jan Fredrik Karlsen's departure the entire judging panel was changed with Tone-Lise Skagefoss becoming the new jury foreperson.
It was also the first time that two girls faced off each other in the final 2 showdown making Jorun Stiansen the first female winner over Tone Damli Aaberge.
Ironically Rybak has also been a contestant on Idol 2005 and in the same semifinal group as Aaberge.
[1] Second runner-up Alejandro Fuentes was able to top VG-lista (Norwegian Single Charts) three times between 2005 and 2007.
1 Hits was a collaboration with Askil Holm, Espen Lind and Kurt Nilsen (winner of season one).