Conversation so far:
What happened with Taylor Hicks in American Idol?
Hicks was named the new American Idol on May 24, 2006, winning the title over McPhee, with over 63.4 million votes cast in total.
Who was in the finals with Taylor Hicks?
Katharine McPhee and Elliott Yamin

Question: Who was part of the jury?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was part of the American Idol jury when Taylor Hicks was a finalist?