‘American Idol’ Then Vs. Now
Robert Clark
Published Jun 22, 2026
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Carrie Underwood (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Kelly Clarkson (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Justin Guarini (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Bo Bice (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Katharine McPhee (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Jordin Sparks (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Jennifer Hudson (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Kellie Pickler (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Diana Degarmo (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Adam Lambert (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
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Lauren Alaina (Courtesy of FOX/REX/Shutterstock)
