Stars in Their Eyes was a TVNZ talent show, based on the original British version. It was hosted by Simon Barnett. 2008 season The finalists were: Episode 1 (22 April 2008) Episode 2 (29 April 2008) Episode 3 (6 May 2008) Episode 4 (13 May 2008) Episode 5 (20 May 2008) Episode 6 (27 May 2008) Episode 7 (3 June 2008) Episode 8 (10 June 2008) Episode 9 (17 June 2008) 2009 season The finalists were: Episode 1 (28 April 2009) Episode 2 (5 May 2009) Episode 3 (12 May 2009) Episode 4 (19 May 2009) Episode 5 (26 May 2009) Episode 6 (2 June 2009) Episode 7 (9 June 2009) Episode 8 (16 June 2009) Episode 9 (23 June 2009) Singing talent shows 2008 New Zealand television series debuts 2009 New Zealand television series endings New Zealand reality television series New Zealand music television series English-language television shows TVNZ 1 original programming