Although it's hard to believe now, RJ Helton was just four places away from being named the first ever winner of American Idol back in...

When Idol 's third season 11th-place finalist, Matt Rogers , was eliminated back in 2004 after giving a less than amazing performance of...

She had an early exit in the sixth season of Idol , but Philadelphia's own Nicole Tranquillo did not let the judges' harsh comments...

Back in 2005, many pegged Amanda Avila as a dark horse during the semifinals of the fourth season of Idol . Despite the high hopes, it was ...

Elliott Yamin had a banner year in 2007 with the success of his self-titled debut, which went gold and has sold approximately 518k copies t...

Season 6's Top 20 semifinalist Alaina Alexander was never able to stand out amongst a crowded field back in 2007, but she is taking her...

Season 7's 4' 11", ninth-place finalist, Ramiele Malubay , is a big star back in her native Philippines following her stint on ...

Idol 's signature red-haired crooner John Stevens made the show's third season popular for reasons he probably would not like to re...

Nikki McKibbin , Idol 's original red-haired rocker chick, has recently kept busy on the reality TV circuit, ending up right back where ...

Known to Idol fans as the girl that "knocked on wood" on the fourth season of the show, 23-year-old Lindsey Cardinale has moved ...

Season 2's outspoken Aretha-like axed contestant Frenchie Davis was an early front runner until racy photos of her leaked. Despite the ...

Season 2's fifth-place finisher Trenyce has transitioned from soulfully serenading millions on Idol in 2003 to wowing audiences in mus...