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As James Hibberd reported earlier today, The Glee Project has been officially confirmed for season 2. EW was on the scene when season 1 co-winner Damian McGinty and Glee Project creator Robert Ulrich (who’s also Glee’s casting director) brought the audition to New York City. While McGinty shared some behind-the-scenes scoop about what’s it’s like on the other side of the camera, Ulrich shared the secret ingredient to Glee Project success. “It isn’t just about the voice by any means,” he said. “It’s about being accessible, having that certain ‘it’ factor, and being able to fit into that Glee world.

This week on Oxygen’s The Glee Project, viewers said goodbye to adorable Hannah McIalwain. The 20-year-old was sent home after doing a last chance performance of Taylor Swift’s “Back to December.”

“It was kinda hard , like I got a little upset,” says Hannah. “Thank the Lord it was months ago. I’ve had time to kinda get over it otherwise I’d be a hot mess right now. I tried my best with what I had. You can always try to look back and say, ‘I wish I would have done this differently’ but that will drive you crazy.

After a grueling round Hannah McIalwain has been sent home from “The Glee Project” leaving Celtic Thunder’s Damian McGinty as one of the final four along with Alex Newell, Lindsay Pearce and Samuel Larsen. This week the contestants were joined by guest mentor Jenna Ushkowitz. Their theme for the week was “Believability” and their challenge was to sing “True Colors” before casting director Robert Ulrich and Ushkowitz. ---------------- Read More: 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy receives homophobic death threats 'Harry Potter' triumphed at the Teen Choice Awards winning six prizes ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy shocks fans - three cast members set to leave ---------------- At the end of this tough contest one of these contenders will go on to be a cast member on Ryan Murphy’s “Glee”. Having listened to the five contestants versions of “True Colors” Ushkowitz said that McGinty is dreamy. She also said Larsen was uniquely intense,...

Watch a preview below of The Glee Project's “Believability” Episode 8 which airs Sunday, August 7 on Oxygen (9-10 p.m. Et). The show is down to five contestants - Damian McGinty (pictured), Samuel Larsen, Alex Newell, Hannah McIalwain and Lindsay Pearce.

The Glee Project is a groundbreaking, 10-episode competition series from Ryan Murphy, the co-creator and Emmy winning executive producer of Glee.

The show finds and trains a group of extraordinarily talented performers, who compete against one another to win a guest starring role on Glee. The series uncovers a unique group of artists from both professional and amateur backgrounds, proving every underdog has a fighting chance at stardom.

Synopsis: The Glee Project “Sexuality” Episode 7 – Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee's Tina) forces the contenders to get real for “Believability” week. One contender’s intensity hinders the group performance of “The Only Exception.”...

Choreographer Zach Woodlee, Nikki Anders and casting director Robert Ulrich (Bottom L-r) Executive Producer Michael Davies and Glee Project Contenders speak during 'The Glee Project' panel during the NBC Universal portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 2, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

The Glee Project on Oxygen has proven to the little train that could. Despite starting off with less than stellar ratings, the show that is going to cast its winner on Glee, has seen its ratings grow by more than 100% and actually achieve something close to watercooler status. That was especially true this week when Cameron abruptly quit the show rather than having to kiss a girl, something he felt he couldn't do because of his religious beliefs.

The remaining contestants — Hannah, Samuel, Lindsay, Damian and Alex — were joined by Cameron, Zach Woodlee...