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Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 9
‘American Idol’s Taylor Hicks Gives Emotional Update as He Turns 50
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks took a moment to reflect on Wednesday (October 7) as he celebrated a major milestone birthday, turning 50! Hicks, who won the fifth season of the ABC competition series in 2006, shared a celebratory Instagram post, writing, “50 years.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 4
‘American Idol’: What Happened to Elliott Yamin? His Life 20 Years After the Show
The May 4 episode of American Idol will feature the return of five Season 5 contestants, who will be honoring the 20th anniversary of their season, which aired in 2006.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 1
‘American Idol’: What Happened to Season 5’s Paris Bennett? Her Life After the Show
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 20 years since Season 5 of American Idol aired in 2006. Taylor Hicks was named the winner of that season, with Katharine McPhee finishing as runner-up, but there were a ton of other memorable contestants to grace the stage that year, including Paris Bennett.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 27
‘American Idol’: What Happened to Taylor Hicks? His Life 20 Years After Winning
It’s been 20 years since Season 5 of American Idol, and the show will be celebrating the two-decade milestone during the May 4 episode of Season 24. The “20th high school reunion” episode will see “fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests” return to the show, per a longline provided by ABC.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 10, 2025
Where Is ‘American Idol’ Season 5 Contestant Bucky Covington Now? His Life 19 Years Later
Bucky Covington finished Season 5 of American Idol in eighth place back in 2006. Most viewers may remember that season for winner Taylor Hicks and runner-up Katharine McPhee, but many country fans can also recall Covington, whose twin brother also auditioned for the show.
Every 'American Idol' winner, ranked
Over the years, some of the biggest names in the industry have called Idol their starting point, while others have failed to capitalize on the early success with a sustained run.
Singing show contestants who didn't win but still found success
Even if you win a singing competition, making a living as a musician isn't easy. But some of our best singers have proven that you don’t need to win to become a star. These singing competition contestants didn't win but still had successful careers.
The best careers of 'American Idol' alumni
"American Idol" is back, baby! Do you miss it? Well, it's OK if you don't, as it ended in 2016 due to massively declining ratings over its incredible, record-breaking run.
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