The 39-year-old had seven songs make it to the Hot 100 but never broke the top 10 — at the time, this was unheard of for "American Idol" contestants. His highest-charting album was 2009's "Kris ...

In 2022 as part of a special 20th anniversary package for the show, Business Insider asked "American Idol" winners and finalists to share ... of mental damage," on top of the criticism from ...

American Idol' has plenty of well-known faces — but did you know some of the singers have come from famous families? See who ...

American Idol ... the contestants stay in mansions, but for most seasons, the production puts them up in modest apartments with multiple roommates. However, once a contestant reaches the Top ...

Season 20 proved that talent does run in the family, as two “nepo” contestants ... season 10. Gianna Isabella, daughter of Brenda K. Starr, was a top contender on season 15 of Idol ...

Sophia Humbert, Drew Ryn, Zaylie Windsor and Colton Dawson are the Arizona contestants on "American ... a top line for EDM is very similar to writing a ballad." She's hoping that "Idol" allows ...

"American Idol" contestants told Business Insider the worst parts of competing on the reality show. They said Hollywood Week can be brutal, and it's hard to avoid online bullying after competing.

She eventually made it to the top five before being eliminated. Season 20 proved that talent does run in the family, as two “nepo” contestants ... 10. Gianna Isabella, daughter of Brenda K. Starr, was ...

"American Idol ... you could not walk more than 10 feet without getting stopped or people wanting pictures and wanting to talk to you," she told BI. One runner-up said he feels like 'Idol' doesn't ...