Past Contestants

By Andrea Reiher

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June 18, 2009 2:38 PM ET

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Former Idol Jennifer Hudson's fiancee makes wrestling debut

David Otunga, fiancee of "American Idol" finalist and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson

By Hanh Nguyen

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June 18, 2009 8:39 AM ET

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Carly Smithson takes the lead with post-Evanescence The Fallen

Irish rocker Carly Smithson may not have won "American Idol," but she eventually found a home in the U.S. with The Fallen, a band comprising ex-members of Evanescence.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 17, 2009 7:17 PM ET

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Reported: 'American Idol' David Archuleta's father cited for patronizing prostitute

Season 7 "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta's father has been cited for patronizing a prostitution house.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 17, 2009 10:37 AM ET

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'American Idol' contestant Josiah Leming's mother has passed away

You may remember in season 7 of "American Idol" a boy named Josiah Leming. He was eliminated during Hollywood Week and had been profiled for his interesting original music, his experience living in his car and his mother's battle with cancer.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 15, 2009 4:30 PM ET

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DannyGokeyGear not actually affiliated with Danny Gokey

The third-place finisher from "American Idol" has a website out there selling his iconic specs for charity, but Danny Gokey is not actually affiliated with the site.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 14, 2009 7:33 AM ET

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'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice expecting third child

At a fan club gathering in Nashville on Friday, "American Idol" finalist Bo Bice announced that he and wife Caroline are pregnant with their third child.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 9, 2009 6:11 PM ET

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'American Idol' finalist Allison Iraheta inks record deal

Well, that didn't take long, did it? "American Idol" fourth runner-up Allison Iraheta signed her record deal today.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 9, 2009 1:03 PM ET

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Who gets the next 'American Idol' record deal?

We reported yesterday that "American Idol" winner Kris Allen has signed with 19 Recordings and Jive Records. Today Adam Lambert signing with 19 Recordings and RCA Records has been confirmed, though it has been a tad overshadowed by other news

By Andrea Reiher

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June 9, 2009 8:21 AM ET

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'American Idol' Adam Lambert's Rolling Stone interview out today

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert's sexuality has been quite the hot topic this season but an interview with him in Rolling Stone today answers all the questions.

By Andrea Reiher

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June 8, 2009 10:15 AM ET

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'American Idol' Kris Allen officially signs with 19 Recordings

Kris Allen, this year's "American Idol" winner, has officially signed a record deal with 19 Recordings. His music will be licensed by Jive Records.
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