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Who won second place on American Idol?

Who won second place on American Idol?

‘American Idol’s’ Willie Spence places second during season finale; Chayce Beckham wins. Willie Spence came close to a big win. But at the end of “American Idol’s” three-hour finale on Sunday night, the Palm Beach County-born singer ended his run on the television competition as a second-place finalist.

Who Won David Cook vs Archuleta?

David Cook was announced the winner of the competition on May 21, 2008, defeating runner-up David Archuleta by a margin of roughly 12 million votes out of over 97 million, which was at that time the highest recorded vote total in the show’s history.

Who won American Idol when Kellie Pickler was on?

Taylor Hicks (Season 5) THEN: Taylor Hicks became the fifth winner of American Idol on May 24, 2006. The then-29-year-old edged out Katharine McPhee in the season finale, after previously making it through past Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler.

Who won the first American Idol contest in 2002?

Kelly Clarkson
On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress from Texas, wins the first season of American Idol in a live television broadcast from Hollywood’s Kodak Theater.

Who did Adam Lambert lose to?

The final saw Adam Lambert pitted against Kris Allen. Over 100 million votes were cast in that final showdown according to Ultimate Classic Rock, and those Americans declared Allen the winner. There was such a great shock around the results that conspiracy theories arose.

Who was the second place finisher on American Idol?

On the first season of ‘American Idol,’ Justin Guarini finished behind OG winner, Kelly Clarkson, in second place. He released his debut album in 2003, followed by a second record in 2005 and an EP in 2008.

Who won American Idol Season One?

American Idol (season 1) The first season of American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002 (under the full title American Idol: The Search for a Superstar) and continued until September 4, 2002. It was won by Kelly Clarkson.

When does season 2 of American Idol start?

American Idol (season 2) Jump to navigation Jump to search. The second season of American Idol premiered on January 21, 2003, and continued until May 21, 2003. The title of show was shortened from American Idol: The Search for a Superstar of Season 1 to just American Idol.

When did the first season of American Idol start?

American Idol (season 1) The first season of American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002 (under the full title American Idol: The Search for a Superstar) and continued until September 4, 2002. It was won by Kelly Clarkson. The first season was co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended.