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1. Who was the first American Idol winner?

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Kelly Clarkson was the winner with Justin Guarini coming in as runner-up.

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Welcome to the American Idol quiz trivia! Many talented people made their break into the music industry from this show, such as Kelly Clarkson, who won the first... see moreseason of the show, which started in the year two thousand and two. If you have stuck with the show from the get-go, this quiz would be a perfect way to see just how attentive you have been! see less

2. What contestant was pronounced a "nerdy type" at his audition, but went on to become runner-up in season two and an award-winning musician since?

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Clay Aiken was pronounced a "nerdy type" at his audition but went on to become the runner-up in season two of the show and has since become an award-winning musician.

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3. Who is the best-selling contestant of all the American Idol winners?

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Carri Underwood has become the best selling contestant in the show's history and has sold 10.5 million albums in the U.S.

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4. Who was the oldest contestant to win American Idol?

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Taylor Hicks was 29 years old when he won in 2006.

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5. Who replaced Paula Abdul as a judge in Season 9?

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Ellen Degeneres replaced Paula Abdul as a judge in Season 9.

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6. Who created American Idol?

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The show was created by Simon Fuller, as an American spin-off of the British show Pop Idol.

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7. Who co-hosted American Idol with long-running host Ryan Seacrest in the first season?

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Comedian Brian Dunkelman joined Ryan Seacrest as co-host during the first season of American Idol.

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8. What city did Siobhan Magnus audition in for Season 9?

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Siobhan Magnus auditioned in Boston and received unanimous approval for Hollywood.

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9. What Cape high school did Siobhan Magnus graduate from?

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Siobhan Magnus was a 2008 Barnstable High graduate and is also an apprentice glass-blower.

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10. Who was the first married contestant to win?

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Kris Allen was the first married contestant to win because he won the eighth season of American Idol in 2009. He defeated Adam Lambert in the finale and became the first married contestant to win the competition. Kris Allen's victory marked a milestone in the show's history, as no married contestant had won before him.

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11. What year did American Idol debut?

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The show debuted on June 11, 2002, as American Idol: The Search for a Superstar.

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12. Every American Idol winner has been from the south except for one. Who was it?

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Jordin Sparks is from Arizona.

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13. The eligible age-range for contestants is currently 16-28 years old. What was the upper age limit for the first three seasons?

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The upper age limit was 24 in the first three seasons.

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14. How many American cities are visited each season for auditions?

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Only ten cities are visited for auditions each season. They never visit the same city three seasons in a row.

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Who was the first American Idol winner?
What contestant was pronounced a "nerdy type" at his...
Who is the best-selling contestant of all the American Idol winners?
Who was the oldest contestant to win American Idol?
Who replaced Paula Abdul as a judge in Season 9?
Who created American Idol?
Who co-hosted American Idol with long-running host Ryan Seacrest in...
What city did Siobhan Magnus audition in for Season 9?
What Cape high school did Siobhan Magnus graduate from?
Who was the first married contestant to win?
What year did American Idol debut?
Every American Idol winner has been from the south except for one. Who...
The eligible age-range for contestants is currently 16-28 years old....
How many American cities are visited each season for auditions?
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