The "American Idol" Rollercoaster: Checking In On the Show's Biggest Winners and Losers

From Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to Jessica Sierra and Sanjaya Malakar

photo: American Idol Gallery 2008: Kelly Clarkson (2002) Photo
Kelly Clarkson
Who? The first-ever Idol victor
Career Peak: Second album Breakaway went platinum six times and spawned several monster singles including "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes" and the title track. Her latest LP, All I Ever Wanted debuted at Number One in March '09 and is still going strong.
Career Valley: A public feud with label boss Clive Davis in 2007, followed by the cancellation of an arena tour and a cooler reception for third LP My December (which has since gone platinum).
Currently: Preparing to tour behind All I Ever Wanted.

Photo: Mickshaw/Fox


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