Quiz:'American Idol' Scandals
The first ever ‘American Idol’ re-vote was caused by what?
- A former contestant’s lawsuit
- An online petition
- Incorrect voting phone numbers
Which contestant replaced Mario Vazquez after he abruptly quit the competition?
- George Huff
- Nikko Smith
- Anwar Robinson
Why was season two finalist Corey Clark kicked off the show?
- An affair with Paula Abdul
- Misdemeanor criminal charges
- Drinking the night before a show
Season one’s Tamyra Gray was shockingly booted before which other contestant?
- Ryan Starr
- Christina Christian
- Nikki McKibbin
How many votes separated Clay Aiken from Ruben Studdard in season two’s close call?
- 1.3 million votes
- 133,000 votes
- 13 million votes
Before competing on the show, Bo Bice was busted in 2001 for criminal possession of:
- A hunting knife
- Marijuana and cocaine
- A handgun
In January 2006, Clay Aiken found himself in the midst of a sex scandal with whom?
- A former contestant
- A loyal Claymate
- A gay porn star
What prior arrest did TheSmokingGun.com reveal about contestant Scott Savol?
- Drug use
- Gang activity
- Domestic violence
In 2005, judge Paula Abdul was charged with a misdemeanor count of what crime?
- Hit-and-run driving
- Driving under the influence
- Prescription drug abuse
When Katharine McPhee missed the start of the 2006 'Idol' summer tour, she blamed:
- Severe bronchitis
- A broken ankle
- Scheduling conflicts
