American Idol Contestants: Where Are They Now?

Published on 05/15/2018
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Adam Lambert

Lambert was the runner up of Idol season eight but since then his career and fame have skyrocketed. He’s released three albums and his single “Whataya Want from Me”, earned him a Grammy nomination for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.” He has also collaborated with rock band Queen as a lead vocalist for Queen + Adam Lambert since 2011, and has culminated in a successful world-wide tour from 2014 to 2016. He’s also an ambassador for the LGBT community and has starred in Glee and countless other shows and films.

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

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Didi Benami

Didi placed tenth of the ninth season of Idol but she’s been quite active after the show. In 2014, her debut album Reverie became available. She’s been a guest on various talk shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Access Hollywood, and the Late Show.

Didi Benami

Didi Benami

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