What year did American Idol end?

2016
American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons.

How far did Ada Vox make it?

After making her break on American Idol in 2018, Ada Vox is now competing on the new series Queen of the Universe. Ada Vox, the drag queen who grabbed the national spotlight by finishing in the top eight on the 2018 season of American Idol, is back. First, she’s back in her native San Antonio.

Why is American Idol ending?

The show has become much too expensive to run: it requires a full-time auditorium, the salaries of three star judges, recording studio time, plus the audition tour. Fox reported before this year started that “American Idol” was no longer turning a profit.

Who was the drag queen on American Idol?

The queens will serve body, face and voice as they compete for a chance to win $250,000. Vox is the drag queen alter-ego of South San graduate Adam Sanders. She made history on American Idol by becoming the first drag contestant to make it to the semifinals in 2018.

What happen to just Sam?

Just Sam is still singing in Harlem in 2022 after her American Idol season 18 win. Since winning the show in 2019, Just Sam released two singles but she’s no longer signed to Hollywood Records.

What happened to Ada Vox on American Idol?

San Antonio drag queen and former American Idol competitor Ada Vox almost closed out 2021 as Queen of the Universe but couldn’t win the title despite solid performances. Vox finished as runner-up to Brazilian competitor Grag Queen during the December 30 finale of RuPaul’s Queen of the Universe.

Who are the runners up on American Idol?

Justin Guarini has the distinction of being the first “American Idol” runner-up ever.

  • Clay Aiken has had a diverse career since losing to Ruben Studdard in 2003 — he’s released music,acted on TV,and even run for office.
  • Diana DeGarmo was just 17 when she placed second behind Fantasia Barrino.
  • When is American Idol Season 14?

    Season 14 of American Idol premiered on January 7, 2015 and ended on May 13, 2015 on Fox. Host Ryan Seacrest returned as did judges Harry Connick, Jr. , Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez. Big Machine Records president and CEO Scott Borchetta was the in-house mentor, replacing Randy Jackson.

    Who are the winners of American Idol in order?

    Kelly Clarkson (2002)

  • Ruben Studdard (2003)
  • Fantasia Barrino (2004)
  • Carrie Underwood (2005)
  • Taylor Hicks (2006)
  • Jordin Sparks (2007)
  • David Cook (2008)
  • Kris Allen (2009)
  • Who was the last American Idol winner?

    Trent Harmon won what was, at the time, the last season of “American Idol” – season 15 in 2016.