American Idol alumni in film, television and theater

This page lists only acting roles and other projects undertaken in film, television and theater in the post-Idol career of American Idol contestants. It does not include guest musical performances or interviews on TV shows, or any pre-Idol work. It is also not intended to be a comprehensive list of all acting roles, appearances, awards nominated or won by any particular alum. Where there are multiple entries, only the more significant may be listed. Please see the appropriate links and references for individual alum for such more complete lists.

Contents

Season 1

The first season of American Idol saw its first and only attempt at expanding the Idol franchise into the film industry. The winner Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini played the leads in the musical comedy, From Justin to Kelly, but the film failed both critically and at the box office.[1] No further film venture had been attempted in following seasons.

Justin Guarini and fourth-place finisher Tamyra Gray both had some success as actor/actress on Broadway. Ninth-place finisher Jim Verraros has starred in a number of gay-theme films, while semi-finalist Kristin Holt has forged a career as TV show host.

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Kelly Clarkson[2]
(Winner)
Justin Guarini[4][5]
(Runner-up)
  • From Justin to Kelly (2002)
    as Justin
    Nomimated Worst Actor (Razzie)    [3]
  • Fast Girl (2008)
    as Darryl K. Sands
Nikki McKibbin[11]
(3rd place)
Tamyra Gray[12][13]

(4th place)
  • Bombay Dreams (2004–2005, Broadway)
    as Priya    [14]
  • Rent (2007–2008, Broadway)
    as Mimi Marquez
  • Twist (2011, Regional)
    as Della    [15]
Christina Christian[16]
(6th place)
  • Celia: The Queen (2008, documentary)
    as young Celia Cruz
Ryan Starr[17]
(7th place)
  • Ring of Darkness (2004, television film)
    as Stacy
  • What I Like About You (2003)
    as Pam (2 episodes)
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003)
    as Sophia Renatta (Season 4, Episode 4)
  • The Surreal Life (2004)
    as herself (12 episodes)
  • Gimme My Reality Show! (2008)
    Contestant    [18]
Jim Verraros[19]
(9th place)
Kristin Holt[20]

(Semi-finalist)

Season 2

The winner of season 2, Ruben Studdard, teamed up with the fifth-place finisher Trenyce and the disqualified semi-finalist Frenchie Davis to star in the touring production of Ain't Misbehavin', the recording of which won a Grammy nomination. The runner-up Clay Aiken enjoyed two successful stints in Broadway in the musical Spamalot. Frenchie Davis also had some success in Broadway, as did Hollywood round auditioner Josh Strickland who starred as Tarzan in musical of the same name.

Kimberley Locke and Kimberly Caldwell have both pursued a career as TV hosts aside from their music.

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Ruben Studdard[21]
(Winner)
  • Lifted (2010)
    as Pastor Johnson
Clay Aiken[24]
(Runner-up)
Kimberley Locke[26]
(3rd place)
Josh Gracin[27]
(4th place)
Trenyce[28]
(5th place)
  • Dreamgirls (2006, regional)[29]
    as Deena Jones
  • Love in the Nick of Tyme (2007, national tour)
    as Portia    [30]
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (2008, national tour)[31]
    as Charlaine
    Nomimated - Best Musical Show Album (Grammy)[23]
  • Thriller – Live (2010–2011, London, European tour)
    Vocalist    [32]
Carmen Rasmusen[33]
(6th place)
  • Fear Factor (2006)
    Contestant
Kimberly Caldwell[34]
(7th place)
Rickey Smith
(8th place)
  • OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
    as Tinman[36]
Corey Clark[37]
(10th, disqualified)
Vanessa Olivarez
(12th place)
  • Hairspray (2005, Toronto)[38]
    as Tracy Turnblad
    Nominated - Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal Role - Musical (Dora Award)[39]
Frenchie Davis[40][41]
(Semi-finalist)
  • We Are Family (2011)
    as JoJoDean
  • Dumbbells (2012)[42]
  • Rent (2003–2007, Broadway)
    as Mrs Jefferson and others
  • Ain’t Misbehavin' (2008, national)[22]
    Nomimated - Best Musical Show Album (Grammy)[23]
Josh Strickland[44][45]
(Hollywood round)
Bryan Washington
(Auditioner)

Season 3

Season 3's seventh-place finisher, Jennifer Hudson, became the most successful actress to have emerged from American Idol when she landed a part in the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, and subsequently won a number of major awards as supporting actress including an Oscar. She has since also starred in a number of major films, including the biopic of Winnie Mandela Winnie.

The winner Fantasia enjoyed a critically and commercially successful stint in musical theater when she starred in The Color Purple.[48] She also had her own TV show and is expanding into film. The runner-up Diana DeGarmo also found success in musical theater starring in Broadway musicals such as Hair and Hairspray. Eleventh-place finisher Matthew Rogers has a steady career as a TV show host. Alan Ritchson who was heavily featured in the audition and Hollywood rounds pursued a career as a TV and film actor, while auditioner William Hung briefly landed some acting roles due to his exposure on the show.

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Fantasia Barrino[49]

(Winner)
Diana DeGarmo[52][53]
(Runner-up)
  • The First Ride of Wyatt Earp (2012)
    as Dora Hand
  • Hairspray (2006–2007, Broadway)
    as Penny Pingleton
  • The Toxic Avenger (2009, off-Broadway)
    as Sarah
  • Hair (2010, Broadway)
    as Sheila Franklin
  • 9 to 5[55] (2010–2011, National Tour)
    as Doralee Rhodes
Jasmine Trias
(3rd place)[56]
  • North Shore (2004)
    as herself (1 episode)
  • Your Song (2006–2007)
    as Charry and Joanne (2 episodes)
LaToya London
(4th place)
  • Issues, We All Got 'Em (2006, national tour)
    as Chastity    [57]
  • Beehive (2006, regional)[58])
    Nominated Ensemble Performance (LADCC Awards[59]
  • The Color Purple (2007–2010, national tour)
    as Nettie    [60]
    Nominated - Best supporting female - Equity (NAACP Theatre Awards)[61]
Jennifer Hudson[62][63]

(7th place)
  • Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas (2009)
    Host
  • Majors & Minors (2011)
    Mentor    [66]
Amy Adams
(10th place)
Matthew Rogers[69]
(11th place)
Matthew Metzger[70]
(Semi-finalist)
Katie Webber[71]
(Semi-finalist)
Alan Ritchson[73]
(Hollywood rounds)
  • Steam (2007)
    as Roy
  • Rex (2008)
    as Chase
  • Midnight Bayou (2009)
    as Lucian Manet
  • Spring Break '83 (2011)
    as Brad
William Hung[74]
(Auditioner)
  • Where's Mama's Boy? (2005)
    as the godson
  • Chinaman's Chance (2008)
    as Ting

Season 4

A number of season 4 Idol alumni such as Anthony Fedorov have been involved in musical theater, but the most successful is the sixth-place finisher Constantine Maroulis. Maroulis has been active on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Rock of Ages.[75] The winner Carrie Underwood made her acting debut in a film by starring in Soul Surfer.[76]

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Carrie Underwood[77]
(Winner)
Vonzell Solomon[79]
(3rd place)
  • Simply Ballroom (2008, national tour)
    Vocalist    [80]
  • OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
    as Glinda/Aunt Em    [36]
  • Burn the Floor (2010–2011)[81]
    Vocalist
Anthony Fedorov[82]
(4th place)
Scott Savol
(5th place)
  • OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
    as Lion    [36]
  • The Lord Will Make A Way (2009–2010, national tour)[86]
Constantine Maroulis[87][88]
(6th place)
Anwar Robinson[91]
(7th place)
  • Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2 (2008)
    as Owen
  • Friends and Lovers (2010)
    as Owen
  • Rent (2007–2008, national tour)
    as Tom Collins    [92]
Nadia Turner[93]
((8th place)
  • Lord Help Us (2007)
    as Kayla Brooks
Nikko Smith[94]
(9th place)
  • The Agonist
Jessica Sierra[95]
(10th place)
  • Jessica Sierra Superstar (2007, adult)
    as herself    [96]
Mikalah Gordon[97]
(11th place)
  • OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
    as Dorothy    [36]
Melissa Lawson
(Hollywood rounds)

Season 5

The season 5 runner-up Katherine McPhee has established a career as a film and TV actress. Other Season 5 contestants who also pursued an acting career include Lisa Tucker and Kevin Covais. The winner Taylor Hicks had enjoyed a stint in theater, while seventh-place finisher Ace Young also had had a couple of major acting roles in Broadway.

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Taylor Hicks[99]
(Winner)
  • Grease (2008–2009, Broadway and national tour)
    as Teen Angel    [100]
Katharine McPhee[101]
(Runner-up)
  • CSI: NY (2009)
    as Dana Melton/Odessa Shaw (Season 5, episode 20)
  • Community (2009)
    as Amber (Season 1, episode 18)
  • Smash (2012)
    as Karen
Elliott Yamin[102]
(3rd place)
  • The Bold and the Beautiful (2007)
    as himself
  • Lincoln Heights (2007)
    as himself (Season 2, episode 3)
Chris Daughtry[103]
(4th place)
  • CSI: NY (2008)
    as Machiavelli Taylor (Season 5, episode 8)
Paris Bennett[104]
(5th place)
Kellie Pickler
(6th place)
Ace Young[106][107]
(7th place)
  • Section B (2011)
    as Ryan
  • Grease (2008–2010)
    as Kenickie (Broadway), Danny Zuko (National Tour)    [108]
  • Hair (2010, Broadway)
    as Berger
Lisa Tucker[109]
(10th place)
  • The Hustle (2008)
    as Keisha
  • Zoey 101 (2007–2008)
    as Pucci (Season 3-4, 5 episodes)
  • The Game (2009)
    as Lisa Perkins (Season 3, 3 episodes)
  • The Vampire Diaries (2011)
    as Greta Martin (Season 2, 3 episodes)
Kevin Covais[110]
(11th place)
Ayla Brown[111]
(Semi-finalist)
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2008)
    as The Narrator    [113]
Kinnik Sky[114]
(Semi-finalist)
  • House of Payne (2008)
    as Nurse Jones
  • Hard Rock Cafe Presents (2011)
    Host
Becky O'Donohue[115]
(Semi-finalist)
  • Trick It Out (2007)
    Host    [116]
  • ER (2007)
    as Sophia (Season 4, episode 20)
  • House (2009)
    as Karamel (Season 5, episode 22)
  • Psych (2010)
    as Molly Gogolack (Season 5, episode 3)
Brianna Taylor[117]
(Hollywood rounds)
Jes Hudak[118]
(Hollywood rounds)

Season 6

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Jordin Sparks[120][121]
(Winner)
  • Sparkle
    as Sparkle    [122]
Blake Lewis[124]
(Runner-up)
LaKisha Jones[126]
(4th place)
  • The Color Purple (2007–2008, Broadway)
    as Sofia and church soloist
Sanjaya Malakar[127]
(7th place)
  • Freckleface Strawberry (2011, off-Broadway)
    as Danny    [129]
Gina Glocksen[130]
(9th place)
  • Ballroom with a Twist (2011, national tour)
    Vocalist    [131]
Chris Sligh[132]
(10th place)
  • October Baby (2011)
    as bmac
Brandon Rogers[133]
(12th place)
  • Missing Audrey (2010)
    as Ben
  • Bones (2008)
    as Broadway wanna-be (Season 3, episode 14)
  • Valley Peaks (2009, web TV)
    as Matt
Sabrina Sloan[134][135]
(Semi-finalist)
  • Gulls (2008, regional)
    as Nina    [136]
  • Princess and the Black Eyed Pea (2008, regional)
    as Princess Quelie    [137]
  • Dreamgirls (2008, regional)
    as Lorrell Robinson    [138]
Jared Cotter[140]
(Semi-finalist)

Season 7

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
David Cook[143]
(Winner)
  • Best Week Ever (2008)
    as himself (2 episodes)    [144]
  • Free Radio (2009)
    as himself (Season 2, episode 2)
  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2010)
    as himself
David Archuleta[145]
(Runner-up)
Syesha Mercado[146][147]
(3rd place)
  • Dreams (2011)
    as Mia
  • Dreamgirls (2009–2010, national tour)
    as Deena Jones    [148]
Jason Castro[149]
(4th place)
  • The Bold and the Beautiful (2010)
    as himself (2 episodes)
Brooke White[150]
(5th place)
  • Change of Plans (2011, television film)
    as Sally Danville    [151]
Carly Smithson[152]
(6th place)
Kristy Lee Cook[154]
(7th place)
  • Outdoor's 10 Best (2010)
    Host    [155]
  • Wanted: Adventure Host (2010)
    Judge
  • Goin' Country (2011)
    Host
Chikezie[156]
(10th place)
David Hernandez
(12th place)
  • Ballroom with a Twist (2009–2011, national tour)
    Vocalist    [158]

Season 8

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Kris Allen[159]
(Winner)
Adam Lambert[162]
(Runner-up)
Danny Gokey[165]
(3rd place)
  • Truth Be Told (2011)
    as himself
Jackie Tohn[166]
(Semi-finalist)
  • Monster of the House (2011, television film)
    as Jackie
  • Memphis Beat (2010)
    as Delilah Boswell (1 episode)
  • For a Green Card (2010–2011)
    as Jackie
  • CSI: NY (2011)
    as Ainsley McCrea (1 episode)
  • Platinum Hit (2011)
    Contestant    [167]

Season 9

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
Crystal Bowersox
(Runner-up)
Paige Miles
(11th place)
  • Beehive - the 60s Musical (2011)[169]
Alex Lambert[170]
(semi-finalist)
Todrick Hall
(Semi-finalist)
Jermaine Sellers[174]
(Semi-finalist)
  • Leave It on the Floor (2011)
    as Dancer
John Park
(Semi-finalist)
Chris Golightly
(Semi-finalist)
Luke Edgemon
(Hollywood rounds)
  • Glee (2011)
    as Flint Wilson (Warblers)    [177]
Samuel Larsen
(Hollywood rounds)

Season 10

Idol Contestant Film Television Theater
James Durbin
(4th place)
  • Different Is The New Normal (2011)
    as himself    [179]
  • Dr. Drew's Lifechangers
    as himself    [180]
Stefano Langone
(7th place)
  • Dr. Drew's Lifechangers
    as himself    [180]

References

  1. ^ American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' flops on opening weekend
  2. ^ IMDb - Kelly Clarkson
  3. ^ a b The 24th Annual RAZZIE® Awards
  4. ^ IMDb - Justin Guarini
  5. ^ IBDB - Justin Guarini
  6. ^ a b Justin Guarini joins Idol Tonight
  7. ^ a b 'Idol Chat' to gab no more?
  8. ^ Sketched Out TV
  9. ^ Guarini to star in 'Good Vibrations'
  10. ^ Full Cast Announced for Justin Guarini-Led RENT at Surflight
  11. ^ IMDb - Nikki McKibbin
  12. ^ IMDb - Tamyra Gray
  13. ^ IBDB - Tamyra Gray
  14. ^ Neon lights are bright on Broadway for 'Idol' stars
  15. ^ Tamyra Gray & Cleavant Derricks Lead TWIST Musical at Pasadena Playhouse this Summer
  16. ^ IMDb - Christina Christian
  17. ^ IMDb - Ryan Starr
  18. ^ Fox Announces The Cast for "Gimme My Reality Show!"
  19. ^ IMDb - Jim Verraros
  20. ^ IMDb - Kristin Holt
  21. ^ IMDb - Ruben Studdard
  22. ^ a b Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis to Tour in Ain't Misbehavin'
  23. ^ a b c West Side Story Cast Album Wins Grammy Award
  24. ^ IMDb - Clay Aiken
  25. ^ Clay Aiken Headed Back to Broadway in Spamalot
  26. ^ IMDb - Kimberley Locke
  27. ^ IMDb - Josh Gracin
  28. ^ IMDb - Trenyce
  29. ^ Indiana Black Expo Presents Trenyce in the Broadway Musical
  30. ^ Variety - Love in the Nick of Tyme
  31. ^ Trenyce talks about ‘Misbehavin’ and Grammy nod
  32. ^ Thriller Live - 1,000th Performance
  33. ^ IMDb - Carmen Rasmusen
  34. ^ IMDb - Kimberly Caldwell
  35. ^ Rock N Roll with Kimberly Caldwell!
  36. ^ a b c d Vonzell Stars in Oz the Musical
  37. ^ IMDb - Corey Clark
  38. ^ Good Morning, Toronto: "American Idol" Veteran Olivarez Stars in Canadian Bow of Hairspray, Starting April 8
  39. ^ CanStage's Urinetown and Canadian Hairspray Among Dora Nominees in Toronto; Former "Idol" Singer Nominated
  40. ^ IMDb - Frenchie Davis
  41. ^ IBDB - Frenchie Davis
  42. ^ 'The Voice's' Frenchie Davis to Make Feature Film Debut in 'Dumbbells'
  43. ^ Frenchie Davis returns! 'Idol' castoff passes blind audition on NBC's 'The Voice'
  44. ^ IMDb - Josh Strickland
  45. ^ IBDB - Josh Strickland
  46. ^ Mayes and Strickland To Star In 'Play It Cool' At NYMF
  47. ^ 5 Questions with 'Holly's World' star Josh Strickland
  48. ^ 'The Color Purple' Ends Broadway Run Weeks After Fantasia's Exit; Movie Version May Be On The Way
  49. ^ IMDb - Fantasia Barrino
  50. ^ Color Purple Star Fantasia Barrino Sets Eyes on Mahalia Jackson Film
  51. ^ Theatre World Awards
  52. ^ IMDb - Diana DeGarmo
  53. ^ Broadway World - Diana DeGarmo
  54. ^ Exclusive: American Idol Vet Diana DeGarmo Joins The Young and the Restless
  55. ^ Diana DeGarmo Tweets Her Casting in 9 to 5 National Tour
  56. ^ IMDb - Jasmine Trias
  57. ^ Issues: We All Got ‘em
  58. ^ LaToya London to Sport a 'Beehive' in LA, 9/24-10/8
  59. ^ L.A. Drama Critics pick favorites
  60. ^ Jeanette Bayardelle, LaToya London & Michelle Williams to Star in Color Purple Tour
  61. ^ NAAP Theater Award Nominees 2008
  62. ^ IMDb - Jennifer Hudson
  63. ^ IBDB - Jennifer Hudson
  64. ^ Jennifer Hudson wins Oscar for 'Dreamgirls
  65. ^ Jennifer Hudson is reunited with her Bafta award on The Graham Norton Show... FIVE YEARS after it was lost in the post
  66. ^ a b c Jennifer Hudson Headed To ‘Majors & Minors’
  67. ^ American Idol's Jennifer Hudson Added to Hair
  68. ^ Patrick Cassidy and Amy Adams Headline Joseph National Tour
  69. ^ IMDb - Matthew Roger
  70. ^ IMDb - Matthew Metzger
  71. ^ IBDB - Katie Webber
  72. ^ Wicked Broadway Cast Name listed as Katie Weber in film
  73. ^ IMDb - Alan Ritchson
  74. ^ IMDb - William Hung
  75. ^ a b Tony noms react: 'Billy Elliot' dominates, Constantine Maroulis surprises
  76. ^ Carrie Underwood Opens Up About 'Soul Surfer' Acting Debut
  77. ^ IMDb - Carrie Underwood
  78. ^ Carrie Underwood 'Worms' Her Way Onto 'Sesame Street'
  79. ^ IMDb - Vonzell Solomon
  80. ^ Anthony Fedorov & Vonzell Solomon On "Simply Ballroom"
  81. ^ "American Idol" Finalist Vonzell Solomon to Join Touring Cast of Burn the Floor
  82. ^ IMDb - Anthony Fedorov
  83. ^ Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov in The Fantasticks
  84. ^ 5th Avenue's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with Fedorov, Begins Oct. 10
  85. ^ 'American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov in Tokyo: 'It's Pretty Crazy Out Here'
  86. ^ 2009 The Lord Will Make A Way
  87. ^ IMDBb - Constantine Maroulis
  88. ^ IBDB - Constantine Maroulis
  89. ^ 'Rock Of Ages' Stage Star Constantine Maroulis Joins The Movie Version
  90. ^ Constantine Maroulis is Alive and Well and Living at the Zipper
  91. ^ IMDb - Anwar Robinson
  92. ^ "Idol" Finalists Will Join Rent Tour This Fall
  93. ^ IMDb - Nadia Turner
  94. ^ IMDb - Nikko Smith
  95. ^ IMDb - Jessica Sierra
  96. ^ New "Idol" Sex Tape: It Gets Worse for Sierra
  97. ^ IMDb - Mikalah Gordon
  98. ^ 'Nashville Star' Melissa Lawson on her 'Idol' past, Katie Cook's cleavage, and that songwriting controversy
  99. ^ IBDB - Taylor Hicks
  100. ^ Taylor Hicks Signs On for National Tour of Grease
  101. ^ IMDb - Katharine McPhee
  102. ^ IMDb - Elliott Yamin
  103. ^ IMDb - Chris Daughtry
  104. ^ IMDb - Paris Bennett
  105. ^ Kellie Pickler to make acting debut on '90210'
  106. ^ IMDb - Ace Young
  107. ^ IBDB - Ace Young
  108. ^ Ace Young to Hit the Road as Danny Zuko in Grease
  109. ^ IMDb - Lisa Tucker
  110. ^ IMDb - Kevin Covais
  111. ^ IMDb - Ayla Brown
  112. ^ Ayla Brown, Scott Brown's Daughter, Gets CBS 'Early Show' Job
  113. ^ Ayla Brown: from American Idol to a Technicolor Dreamcoat
  114. ^ IMDb - Kinnik Sky
  115. ^ IMDb - Becky O'Donohue
  116. ^ MTV to debut new Becky O'Donohue-hosted 'Trick It Out' series July 22
  117. ^ IMDb - Brianna Taylor
  118. ^ IMDb - Jes Hudak
  119. ^ Former American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi to Return on Bravo
  120. ^ IMDb - Jordin Sparks
  121. ^ IBDB - Jordin Sparks
  122. ^ Whitney Houston in Talks to Star in Music-Themed Drama 'Sparkle' (Exclusive)
  123. ^ Jordin Sparks Lends Her Voice to Team Umizoomi "Legend of the Blue Mermaid"
  124. ^ IMDb - Blake Lewis
  125. ^ Blake Lewis in Anime Series Durarara
  126. ^ IBDB - LaKisha Jones
  127. ^ IMDb - Sanjaya Malakar
  128. ^ Sanjaya Hosts TV Guide’s Idol Stars: Where Are They Now
  129. ^ BWW Interviews: FRECKLEFACE's Newest STRAWBERRY Team Member, Sanjaya Malakar
  130. ^ IMDb - Gina Glocksen
  131. ^ Dish Of Salt: Gina Glocksen & David Hernandez Bring ‘Ballroom With A Twist’ To Los Angeles
  132. ^ IMDb - Chris Sligh
  133. ^ IMDb - Brandon Rogers
  134. ^ IMDb - Sabrina Sloan
  135. ^ IBDB - Sabrina Sloan
  136. ^ Gulls
  137. ^ BWW TV: Upright's West Side Stories: 'Princess and the Black Eyed Pea'
  138. ^ REVIEW: 'Dreamgirls' returns in first-rate production
  139. ^ REVIEW: Regional Premiere of RENT Rocks Long Beach (ends 12/20)
  140. ^ IMDb - Jared Cotter
  141. ^ Jared Cotter — Updates
  142. ^ Greeley scholars match wits against White Plains’ best on academic quiz show
  143. ^ IMDb - David Cook
  144. ^ Is David Cook Having the Best Year Ever?
  145. ^ IMDb - David Archuleta
  146. ^ IMDb - Syesha Mercado
  147. ^ broadwayworld.com - Syesha Mercado
  148. ^ Syesha Mercado and the original Dreamgirls celebrate opening night at the Ahmanson
  149. ^ IMDb - Jason Castro
  150. ^ IMDb - Brooke White
  151. ^ 'Change of Plans' starring 'American Idol' alum Brooke White: Squeaky clean TV makes a comeback!
  152. ^ IMDb - Carly Smithson
  153. ^ 'Idol' singer Carly Smithson juggling 'Viva Elvis,' new band duties
  154. ^ IMDb - Kristy Lee Cook
  155. ^ Kristy Lee Cook To Host New TV Show On Outdoor Channel
  156. ^ IMDb - Chikezie Eze
  157. ^ idolnow twitter
  158. ^ Ballroom with a Twist to Feature Chaplin, Hightower, Roberts, Hernandez and More; Eden Hosts
  159. ^ IMDb - Kris Allen
  160. ^ YouTube Best Week Ever
  161. ^ Kris Allen's Career Grows 'Gigantic' With First Acting Role
  162. ^ IMDb - Adam Lambert
  163. ^ Adam Lambert on Best Week Ever
  164. ^ Adam Lambert expanding fashion show portfolio beyond just ‘Project Runway’
  165. ^ IMDb - Danny Gokey
  166. ^ IMDb - Jackie Tohn
  167. ^ Jackie Tohn To Avenge Her 'Idol' Elimination On Kara DioGuardi's New Show
  168. ^ Crystal Bowersox Turns to Acting
  169. ^ Paige Miles Debuts New Single LUCKY @ TheatreZone's 'Beehive -- the 60s Musical!'
  170. ^ IMDb - Alex Lambert
  171. ^ Alex Lambert joins 'If I Can Dream'...will American Idol's loss be Web series' gain?
  172. ^ Photo Coverage: American Idols Visit Todrick Hall in HAIRSPRAY
  173. ^ American Idol Semi-Finalist Todrick Hall Back on Broadway in Memphis
  174. ^ IMDb - Jermaine Sellers
  175. ^ John Park finishes second in 'Superstar K'
  176. ^ Superstar K3- Episode 3 & 4
  177. ^ Massey Hill graduate Luke Edgemon will be full of 'Glee' after Super Bowl
  178. ^ The Glee Project Winners Talk Subtitles, Cameron and Making Musical Love to Ryan Murphy
  179. ^ American Idol James Durbin's Documentary Role
  180. ^ a b Thursday thread: James Durbin, Stefano Langone, Katharine McPhee and more

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