Instant riches and stardom await the winner of talent show American Idol. The recording contract is a prize that makes dreams come true.
While some winners have, quite frankly, disappeared without trace, the likes of Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson have proved they have the talent to stay in the game. They have a lot to thank American Idol for.
The one place in normal competition that nobody wants to end up in is second, but that doesn't seem to be the case with American Idol. Many of the losers on the night have gone on to have successful careers, often eclipsing the actual winners.
It must be a good feeling to enter a competition knowing that even if you don't win you have a great chance of being successful. Here are just a few of the most famous runners up from the American Idol archives.
As far back as the second season, runners up made their mark. Clay Aiken shuffled onto stage looking like a rabbit caught in headlamps, he looked so out of place we felt sorry for him. Then he began to sing, and we were absolutely blown away.
Although Clay was beaten on the night by Ruben Studdard; his career since that night has proved to be much more successful than his victor. He has enjoyed phenomenal success on Broadway and is proving to be very popular and extremely bankable. With a solid fan base behind him, Clay will be around for a long time to come.
Who can forget the guy with the baby face and the big big voice named David Archuleta? Coming second did him no harm whatsoever, and this guys star is still rising. He's working hard and reaping his rewards. David is a true star who is going to be with us an awful long time.
It always amazes me that the American public votes for one guy, and then makes the other one more successful. This year is a prime example with Adam Lambert enjoying incredible success, while the winner Kris Allen seems to be floundering somewhat.
While some winners have, quite frankly, disappeared without trace, the likes of Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson have proved they have the talent to stay in the game. They have a lot to thank American Idol for.
The one place in normal competition that nobody wants to end up in is second, but that doesn't seem to be the case with American Idol. Many of the losers on the night have gone on to have successful careers, often eclipsing the actual winners.
It must be a good feeling to enter a competition knowing that even if you don't win you have a great chance of being successful. Here are just a few of the most famous runners up from the American Idol archives.
As far back as the second season, runners up made their mark. Clay Aiken shuffled onto stage looking like a rabbit caught in headlamps, he looked so out of place we felt sorry for him. Then he began to sing, and we were absolutely blown away.
Although Clay was beaten on the night by Ruben Studdard; his career since that night has proved to be much more successful than his victor. He has enjoyed phenomenal success on Broadway and is proving to be very popular and extremely bankable. With a solid fan base behind him, Clay will be around for a long time to come.
Who can forget the guy with the baby face and the big big voice named David Archuleta? Coming second did him no harm whatsoever, and this guys star is still rising. He's working hard and reaping his rewards. David is a true star who is going to be with us an awful long time.
It always amazes me that the American public votes for one guy, and then makes the other one more successful. This year is a prime example with Adam Lambert enjoying incredible success, while the winner Kris Allen seems to be floundering somewhat.
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