Winning Isn't Everything: 10 American Idol Losers Who Made It Big
Although "American Idol" has always marketed itself as the perfect project to launch singers into superstardom, that notion hasn't been entirely true for more than a decade.
Yes, there was a time when the winners of the reality show did go on to have successful careers, but in recent years the winners of "American Idol" have tended to fade from the public consciousness the moment their season ends. However, some of the losers have gone on to accomplish a great deal after being eliminated from the competition, and here are 10 of the best examples of losers shining brighter than winners in the long run:
As you've probably noticed, most of the stars on this list don't really fall into the A-list talent category, because while they may have achieved decent album sales and drawn thousands to their concerts, they're still miles below the singers who sit on the American Idol judges' panel.
However, there are two glaring exceptions - Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert - whose losses on the reality show went down as one of the worst creative decisions in reality television history.
These two huge stars benefited greatly from their runs on "American Idol," proving that you can become famous without even winning.