Scotty McCreery‘s victory over Lauren Alaina gave Idol a boost to its former glory in season 10 with 29.2 million, but by season 11, Idol had slipped to its lowest-rated finale ever. Crystal Bowersox showdown earned 24.2 million. While Idol would never reach that peak for a finale again - the closest was the season 5 finale when 36.4 million tuned in to see Taylor Hicks best Katharine McPhee - it would stay well above 25 million viewers until season 9, when the tepid Lee DeWyze vs. True, 22.8 million viewers isn’t anything for an advertiser to turn their nose up at, but the season 2 finale would climb to a massive 38.1 million viewers when Ruben Studdard beat Clay Aiken. Despite season 1 giving us one of Idol‘s most successful winners, Kelly Clarkson, the finale ratings actually weren’t as blockbuster as the next nine finales to come. The rap star is said to have declined the opportunity to be a part of the talent show for fear of becoming 'too. When Idol debuted in 2002, it was a cultural phenomenon - but not quite yet a juggernaut. Kanye West has turned down a judging role on American Idol, according to reports. ‘American Idol’ Winners’ Albums Ranked From Highest to Lowest on Billboard 200 So by following the rising and falling path of Idol’s season finale ratings (data courtesy Nielsen), you can follow the show’s unprecedented ascension and gradual slide into semi-irrelevance.
It was the episode where Idol celebrated its mission statement and its past successes and scored upward of 25 million viewers for years. Idol‘s finales weren’t just the moment a winner was crowned they were the crowning moment of each season.
Specifically, we’re focusing on each season’s finale ratings. "Listen Up!" came out in 2012 and found her first single in "Free".'American Idol' Hopeful Wows Judges With 'Powerful' Original Song About Ahmaud Arbery & Breonna… Watch the performance here After the crowd gave her a standing. Haley was quick to release previously recorded work and get her first album out there. By the end of the performance, Clarkson broke down emotionally while judge Keith Urban was caught tearing up listening to her sing. Haley Reinhart's Career Initially Suffered After American IdolĪfter her time on American Idol and traveling in the American Idol Live! tour in 2011, Haley briefly signed with Interscope Records, Jimmy Iovine's company. But while American Idol was her time in the mainstream, Haley has actually had a pretty impressive career after her 2011 debut. but, alas, Haley lost to two country stars, Lauren Aliana and the eventual winner, Scotty McCreery. This was followed up with a very consistent string of performances that showed off her incredible vocal range, personality, and unique flavor. While she didn't explode out of the gate, Haley eventually won the judges and America over with her take on Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets". But mostly they were blown away with her vocal ability. Yes, they loved to ship her with her competitor Casey Abrams due to their obvious chemistry. Related: How ‘American Idol’ Star David Archuleta Made His $5 Million Net Worthįor many fans of American Idol Season 10, Haley Reinhart was the star. So, it's fair that most American Idol fans are curious about what happened to the sultry, raspy-voiced Stevie Nicks-type that is Haley Reinhart. In fact, given how many future stars auditioned for the Fox reality competition show but failed to get past the first round, one could say that American Idol has actually made more stars out of the people it's rejected. At least in terms of being in the mainstream. But, for the most part, many of the singers don't go very far in their careers. There are a couple of very notable exceptions. It's safe to say that American Idol doesn't exactly have the best track record for making a massive star out of its contestants or even its winner. The singer, 20, simply said he left the show for 'personal reasons' and added that hes happy he 'gets to play music for the rest of his life'. Haley Reinhart was just a girl from Illinois who loved to sing in her parents' band before American Idol. AMERICAN Idol contestant Wyatt Pike has broken his silence after abruptly quitting the competition this week.
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