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American_Idol

In the audition rounds, 121 contestants were selected from around 10,000 who attended the auditions. These were cut to 30 for the semifinal, with ten going on to the finals. One semifinalist, Delano Cagnolatti, was disqualified for lying to evade the show's age limit. One of the early favorites, Tamyra Gray, was eliminated at the top four, the first of several such shock eliminations that were to be repeated in later seasons. Christina Christian was hospitalized before the top six result show due to chest pains and palpitations, and she was eliminated while she was in the hospital. Jim Verraros was the first openly gay contestant on the show; his sexual orientation was revealed in his online journal, however it was removed during the competition after a request from the show producers over concerns that it might be unfairly influencing votes.

Question: When was Tamyra Gray eliminated?
Answer: top four

Question: Who was eliminated while she was in the hospital due to chest pains?
Answer: Christina Christian
American_Idol

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

Question: Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dropped out?
Answer: Nikko Smith

Question: What company produces the show?
Answer: Freemantle Media

Question: Who replaced Vasquez as a finalist?
Answer: Nikko Smith

Question: A former employee states he was fired after complaining about which finalist?
Answer: Vazquez
American_Idol

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Question: Who was the season two winner of American Idol?
Answer: Ruben Studdard

Question: How many votes were cast during the final week?
Answer: 24 million

Question: How many votes did Ruben Studdard win by?
Answer: 134,000

Question: Who was the runner up on season two of American Idol?
Answer: Clay Aiken

Question: What was the name of the shows executive producer?
Answer: Nigel Lythgoe

Question: Who won season two?
Answer: Ruben Studdard

Question: Who was the runner up for season two?
Answer: Clay Aiken

Question: How many more votes did Studdard have at the finale?
Answer: 134,000
American_Idol

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Question: Which season of American Idol stands out for having the highest ratings?
Answer: Season five
American_Idol

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Question: How many votes were cast for the finale?
Answer: 24 million

Question: Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?
Answer: Clay Aiken
American_Idol

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Question: Which two contestants were removed from the show for accusations of identity theft?
Answer: the Brittenum twins

Question: Which season has been the highest rated of all American Idol seasons?
Answer: Season five

Question: When did season five premiere?
Answer: January 17, 2006

Question: Which two contestants were kicked off the show for identity theft?
Answer: the Brittenum twins
American_Idol

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: Which of the three was eliminated?
Answer: Jennifer Hudson
American_Idol

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Question: What year did the sixth season of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2007

Question: How many people watched the season premiere of American Idol in 2007?
Answer: 37.3 million
American_Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: Who was the winner American Idol in 2006?
Answer: Taylor Hicks
American_Idol

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: How many record has Carrie Underwood sold since winning American Idol?
Answer: 65 million
American_Idol

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: What famous singer made claims of racism after Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol?
Answer: Elton John
American_Idol

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: What was the first song released by Carrie Underwood after winning American Idol? 
Answer: Inside Your Heaven
American_Idol

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Question: How many overall viewers did the first show of the season generate?
Answer: 37.3 million

Question: When did season six premiere?
Answer: January 16, 2007
American_Idol

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: Which American Idol contestant has won the biggest number of Grammy Awards?
Answer: Carrie Underwood
American_Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: Who was the winner for this season?
Answer: Taylor Hicks

Question: What was McPhee's first single?
Answer: My Destiny

Question: What was Hick's debut single?
Answer: Do I Make You Proud
American_Idol

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: When was the winner declared?
Answer: May 2005

Question: Who was the winner of this season?
Answer: Carrie Underwood

Question: What song did the two finalists release?
Answer: Inside Your Heaven

Question: How many records has Underwood sold in America?
Answer: 14 million
American_Idol

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Question: Who was the most discussed singer in American Idols sixth season?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

Question: What celebrity asked his fans to vote for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
Answer: Howard Stern

Question: What date was Sanjaya Malakar eliminated on American Idol?
Answer: April 18

Question: What season six American Idol contestant was known for his strange hairstyles?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

Question: What is the name of the blog that tried to rally votes for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
Answer: Vote for the Worst

Question: Which contestant was talked about more than any other this season?
Answer: Sanjaya Malakar
American_Idol

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: What was the first song released by Diana DeGarmo after coming in second on American Idol?
Answer: Dreams
American_Idol

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Question: What year did Carrie Underwood win American Idol?
Answer: 2005
American_Idol

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Question: What was the main reason Sanjaya garnered such attention?
Answer: hair

Question: Which weblog helped Sanjaya survive elimination week over and over again?
Answer: Vote for the Worst
American_Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: When was the winner announced?
Answer: May 30, 2006
American_Idol

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Question: Which shock jock urged people to vote for Sanjaya?
Answer: Howard Stern
American_Idol

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: Who was the runner up on the third season of American Idol?
Answer: Diana DeGarmo
American_Idol

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: What were the three black female contestants on season three of American Idol commonly referred to as?
Answer: the Three Divas
American_Idol

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

Question: What was the name of the charity event on season six of American Idol?
Answer: Idol Gives Back

Question: How much money did the Idol Gives Back event raise in 2007?
Answer: $76 million

Question: What singer came in third on the sixth season of American Idol?
Answer: Melinda Doolittle
American_Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: What was the name of the first song that Taylor Hicks released after winning American Idol?
Answer: Do I Make You Proud
American_Idol

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Question: Fuel asked Chris Daughtry to become what?
Answer: lead singer
American_Idol

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Question: When was Sanjaya eliminated? 
Answer: April 18
American_Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Question: What was the first song that Katherine McPhee released after coming in second on American Idol?
Answer: My Destiny
American_Idol

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: Who said that the results were racist?
Answer: Elton John
American_Idol

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: What song did Fantasia sing on the Top 8 show?
Answer: Summertime
American_Idol

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Question: Which contestant did the band Fuel ask to be their new lead singer?
Answer: Chris Daughtry
American_Idol

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: Who were the final two contestants?
Answer: Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo
American_Idol

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Question: Which season five contestant caused controversy with their performance of I Walk the Line?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the week of the top four?
Answer: Chris Daughtry
American_Idol

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Question: What was Fantasia's coronation song?
Answer: I Believe
American_Idol

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Question: Which season five contestant has had the most success after the show?
Answer: Chris Daughtry
American_Idol

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

Question: Who was the winner of American Idols sixth season?
Answer: Jordin Sparks
American_Idol

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Question: What is the name if the band that has Chris Daughtry as its lead singer?
Answer: Daughtry
American_Idol

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Question: Who performed a Fuel song on this season?
Answer: Chris Daughtry

Question: Who was eliminated in the Top 4 show?
Answer: Chris Daughtry
American_Idol

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Question: Which season three contestant on American Idol was the recipient of reported death threats?
Answer: John Stevens
American_Idol

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

Question: What was the charity event that occurred this season?
Answer: Idol Gives Back
American_Idol

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

Question: On what date did American Idol air its season six finale?
Answer: May 23