Conversation so far:
What happened with Taylor Hicks in American Idol?
Hicks was named the new American Idol on May 24, 2006.
Who was in the finals with him?
Hicks along with Katharine McPhee and Elliott Yamin, were announced as the Top 3 finalists.

Question: Who was part of the jury?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was part of the jury in American Idol 2006?