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
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Contestant
Nikki McKibbin
Contestant
Tamyra Gray
Contestant
R.J. Helton
Contestant
Christina Christian
Contestant
Ryan Starr
Contestant
AJ Gil
Contestant
Jim Verraros
Contestant
EJay Day
Contestant
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