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Ryan Seacrest - Ryan Seacrest is one of the busiest guys in show biz - with one of the most fight in some of the funniest Idol moments.
Simon Cowell - Simon Cowell is the nastiest judge on American Idol. His comments may be cruel - but they're also what keeps millions of viewers tuning in every week. His brutal honesty has brought people to tears, turned him into a household name and made the show a smash hit.
Paula Abdul - Popular Super Bowl and plans to release a new album!
Randy Jackson - This slick dawg is a Grammy Award-winning producer who was once a member of Journey. He tends to take the middle road of criticism between Simon and Paula and is producing an album this year.
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Kelly Clarkson - Since being crowned the first American Idol, Breakaway.
Ruben Studdard - Though Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner in Season Two, runner-up Clay Aiken has enjoyed more success and popularity.
Fantasia Barrino - The feisty Fantasia shot to fame by winning in the third season. Her first single, I Believe, was co-written by former Idol contestant Tamyra Gray and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #1!
Carrie Underwood - Simon Cowell predicted Some Hearts, has had five number one hits. Including her recently released second album, All-American Girl, she has sold 11 million records since winning Idol!
Taylor Hicks - Taylor may have made his first Idol impression because of his now famous over-seas.
Jordin Sparks - The youngest idol winner so far, 18 year old Sparks has been busy since winning in 2007. She has released her self titled album and even sung the National anthem at the 2008 Chris Brown is quickly climbing the charts.
Fun Facts 5w6748
Quotes 736k6v
"My advice would be, if you want to pursue a career in the music business, don't." - Simon Cowell
"If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning." - Simon Cowell
"There was one great part to your song - it was the end!" - Simon Cowell
