American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

Overview

How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.

Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Host

Brian Dunkleman

Host

Simon Cowell

Judge

Paula Abdul

Judge

Randy Jackson

Judge

Kelly Clarkson

Contestant / Winner

Justin Guarini

Contestant

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Nikki McKibbin

Contestant

Tamyra Gray

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R.J. Helton

Contestant

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Christina Christian

Contestant

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Ryan Starr

Contestant