Answer: Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest co-hosted the very first season of "American Idol" together with Brian Dunkleman back in 2002. When Dunkleman left the show in 2003, Seacrest became the sole host for "American Idol". Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, or more commonly known as "Ant & Dec", were the hosts for another reality TV show, "Britain's Got Talent".
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home"
Tamyra Gray's sang the Burt Bacharach classic "A House is Not a Home". The first idol shocker occurred when she was eliminated the following week.
From Quiz: "American Idol" Simon Says
Answer: Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson was the first "American Idol" winner. She sang "A Moment Like This" at the final competition, and again on the show's final results night. Her album "Breakaway" was later released.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: Season 3
Jennifer Hudson was voted out in the round of 7 remaining contestants. Her ouster created quite an uproar as she was generally considered a superior talent to some of the remaining contestants. Even Ryan Seacrest commented on the travesty.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: Steven Tyler
Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson were the judges for the ninth season of "American Idol". Only Randy Jackson stayed for the tenth season. Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez were chosen as the new judges for the tenth season of "American Idol".
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: Camile Velasco
Camile Velasco sang "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." Simon said "Camile, somewhere in Las Vegas, a television will be thrown out the window. and that is where Elton John is watching this show. Camile, I'm sorry, that was honestly the end of the road for you I think. Didn't work".
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: Tamyra Gray
Both Diana DeGarmo and Fantasia Barrino sang "I Believe" at the season 3 finals. Fantasia later recorded the song on a single CD. It is also included in her album, "Free Yourself". Tamyra Gray, who placed fourth in season 1, co-wrote the song.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: Season 1
Tamyra Gray was voted out in the round of 4 remaining contestants. Her ouster also created quite an uproar when Nikki McKibbin beat her out. Tamyra was considered by many as a favorite to win it all. She has since had a successful recording and acting career.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: Tori
Taylor is the older sister, and was voted into the group first. On "American Juniors," each of the top 10 contestants tries for a spot in the final 5, which make up a group. Taylor was the first finalist to make it into the group, and Tori followed soon after.
From Quiz: American Juniors
Answer: Vanessa Olivarez and Joshua Gracin
Simon: "I think you could lose a feel pounds."
Randy: "What?!"
Vanessa: "It's okay. I know I have a big butt but it worked for J Lo!"
A few weeks later, Simon told the same thing to Joshua Gracin.
Josh: "Come up and do some push-ups with me. We'll see how much you can hang in there for."
From Quiz: "American Idol" Simon Says
Answer: Corey Clark
As we all remember, Corey Clark was disqualified. He also sang "This Old Heart of Mine."
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: Jasmine Trias and Camille Velasco
Camille and Jasmine both auditioned for "American Idol" in Hawaii. Camille comes from Haiku, Maui. Jasmine is from Miliani. Both girls, were extremely popular with their Hawaiian fans during season 3.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: season 3
Fantasia Barrino won the title of "American Idol" for season 3. Diana DeGarmo became her runner-up, followed by Jasmine Trias and La Toya London. Jennifer Hudson, who finished in seventh place was also considered a top contender.
From Quiz: "American Idol " - The First 4 Seasons - Pt.1
Answer: Never competed
Brian Dunkleman was not a competitor but the co-host in season 1 along with Ryan Seacrest. The producers decided that he would not return.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: 3
Chauncey Matthews, A.J. Melendez, and Morgan Burke were the resident males in the top ten.
From Quiz: American Juniors
Answer: Gender
The 24 semi-finalists, consisting of 12 men and 12 women, continued their journey and only 13 people were chosen to compete in the finals.
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: Mandisa
Mandisa felt discomfort wearing her heels and Ryan offered to remove them for her. She sang her Stevie Wonder song barefoot.
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: Mario Vasquez
Mario, who advanced from the semifinals to finalist status, dropped out of the race for "personal reasons". This move created an opportunity for Nikko Smith to take his place. Nikko lasted an additional three weeks before being voted off.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: Season 1
R.J. made it to the final 5 in the first season. He was in the audience of a Season 3 competition.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: They were female contestants
The producer for "American Idol", Ken Warwick commented, "It's no secret that most reality shows are female driven, either by moms or by young girls. It does mean we're going to get a heftier amount of female votes and it's always bent towards the boys, obviously, we are very much aware that the voting can be skewed towards the boys."
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: all of these
Mikalah was the second finalist to be eliminated in season 4. John Stevens earned a sixth place spot in season 3. Diana DeGarmo, also of season 3, finished the season as runner-up to Fantasia Barrino. These three were the youngest finalists of the first four seasons.
From Quiz: "American Idol " - The First 4 Seasons - Pt.1
Answer: Season 2
Clay Aiken of course lost to Ruben Studdard in Season 2. In many respects Clay Aiken is the most successful of all "American Idol" contestants. He has released a very successful CD and sells out concerts nationwide. Not bad for second place.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: RJ Helton
RJ sang "I'll Be There" as his first song, which didn't earn him enough votes. After he sang "Lately" by Stevie Wonder, the judges unanimously allowed him to go further in the competition. He ended up attaining 5th place in the season.
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: Season 2
22 Year-old Vanessa Olivarez was the first contestant voted off in Season 2.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: 3
Tori and Taylor Thompson are from Santa Maria, and Chauncey is from San Diego.
From Quiz: American Juniors
Answer: Casey Abrams
Casey Abrams auditioned in Austin, Texas where he sang "I Don't Need No Doctor". He performed together with Haley Reinhart in the Top 6 Performance Show. They sang Carole King's "I Feel the Earth Move".
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: Night of the Living Dead
Simon said that because of the heavy eyeshadow and makeup near Kellie's eyes, causing her to look like a living zombie.
Simon mentioned Kellie looked like Dolly Parton when Kellie sang "Blame it on the Sun".
He called her "a naughty little minx" after she sang "I'm the Only One."
From Quiz: "American Idol" Simon Says
Answer: "Alone"
Carrie sang "Alone" for her fifth performance on "American Idol". Even so early in the season, Simon knew she would win and several weeks later, her many fans made it happen.
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: Season 3
16 Year-old Diana DeGarmo from Snellville, Georgia was the youngest contestant in the first 3 seasons of "American Idol."
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: James Durbin
James Durbin sang "You Shook Me" and "Dream On" during his audition in San Francisco. He covered Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and The Clover's "Love Potion No. 9" during the Top 4 Performance Show.
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: get a suntan
AJ laughed and said he "was Mexican". Randy pointed out the sun never shines in England.
From Quiz: "American Idol" Simon Says
Answer: "I Have Nothing"
Most were given great song reviews by the judges. However, Katharine was told she was not nearly as good as Whitney Houston. On elimination night, the judges retracted their statement, saying that it sounded better on TV.
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: The maximum age was raised from 24 to 28
The original age range for "American Idol" was from 16 to 24. The producers later raised the maximum age to 28, allowing for more experienced candidates to audition.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: Josh Gracin
Joshua Gracin was a marine during season 2. He finished in fourth place.
From Quiz: "American Idol " - The First 4 Seasons - Pt.1
Answer: Season 1
Justin Guarini was the runner-up in Season 1. He initially enjoyed great success and even made a movie with winner Kelly Clarkson.
From Quiz: Which "American Idol" Season
Answer: "Build Me Up, Buttercup"
Lucy Hale sang both "Call Me" and "Get Here."
From Quiz: American Juniors
Answer: Haley Reinhart
Haley Reinhart was born in Wheeling, Illinois. Both of her parents were also musicians. Her father, Harry, played guitar during the Top 3 Performance Show when she sang "What Is and What Should Never Be" by Led Zeppelin.
From Quiz: "American Idol" Season 10
Answer: "It's Raining Men"
Some believed her tears earned her enough votes to share the spotlight with Diana DeGarmo. Fantasia Barrino and Latoya London were once again in the bottom two. Sadly, Latoya sang "Don't Rain on My Parade" as her last song on the show.
From Quiz: Ultimate "American Idol" Fan Quiz
Answer: 5
By the end of season 4, Bo and Constantine were 29 years of age. Scott Savol and Nadia Turner were both 28, and Anwar Robinson was 26. These five would have been too old to have qualified in previous seasons.
From Quiz: "American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2
Answer: Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia was a 19 year old from High Point, North Carolina with a background in gospel singing when she auditioned for the third season of "American Idol". She was very popular with the judges, as well as with the voting audience. Her performances of "Chain Of Fools", "I Believe", and George Gershwin's "Summertime" from "Porgy And Bess" were particularly memorable. Her first full album is titled "Free Yourself".
From Quiz: "American Idol " - The First 4 Seasons - Pt.1
