Gaute Ormåsen (born 20 April 1983) is the runner-up of the first season of Idol, the Norwegian variant on Pop Idol.
Top 50
Gaute performed in the second group. He performed "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Ronan Keating. He received enough votes to send him to the Top 10 along with Linn S. Andersen.
Top 10
During the first week, Gaute sang "I'm Your Angel" by R. Kelly & Celine Dion. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 9
Gaute sang "Jørgen Hattemaker" by Alf Prøysen. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8
Gaute sang "Take On Me" by A-ha. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 7
Gaute sang "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 6
Gaute sang "Blame It on the Boogie" by The Jacksons. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 5
Gaute sang "My Way" by Frank Sinatra. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 4
Gaute sang "Believe" by Cher and "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 3
Gaute sang "When Susannah Cries" by Espen Lind and "Life Is a Rollercoaster" by Ronan Keating. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 2
Gaute sang "Longest Goodbye", "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John and "She's So High". He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.