It is hosted by MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller.
Auditions started April 7, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia and ended in Toronto, Ontario on June 8, 2008.
The show premiered on September 11, 2008 beginning with the Toronto auditions.
The first winner was Nicholas Archambault, with Allie Bertram coming in the runner-up position.
Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations: Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Paul Becker, Kenny Ortega Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Rex Harrington, Mary Murphy Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Melissa Williams, Rex Harrington Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Sean Cheesman, Mary Murphy Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Luther Brown, Blake McGrath Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown, Mary Murphy, Rex Harrington, Mia Michaels