American Idol Quizzes

Ultimate 'American Idol' Quiz

What tune did season 1 champion Kelly Clarkson sing (with the help of her fellow contestants) when she was crowned the winner of 'American Idol'?

  • "For Once in My Life"
  • "The Impossible Dream"
  • "A Moment Like This"

This season 3 tryout traded in a microphone for a script when he became a series regular on the soap opera 'One Life to Live.'

  • William Hung
  • Jon Peter Lewis
  • Matthew Metzger
  • Guy Sebastian

Which city produced the most 'Idol' tryouts that went on to Hollywood in season 1?

  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Nashville

What's the name of the group that loyally supports season 5 winner Taylor Hicks?

  • The Hicks Mix
  • Southern Charm
  • The Soul Patrol
  • Taylor Maids

Contestant Alan Ritchson failed to win 'American Idol' despite serenading judge Paula Abdul. What 'Smallville' role did he later win?

  • Barry Allen (The Flash)
  • Arthur Curry (Aquaman)
  • Oliver Queen (The Green Arrow)

True or false: David E. Kelly cast season 1 'Idol' contestant Tamyra Gray on his series 'Boston Legal.'

  • True
  • False

Scandal hit 'Idol' when which season 2 contestant claimed that he and judge Paula Abdul had had an affair?

  • Clay Aiken
  • Corey Clark
  • Joshua Gracin

Fantasia Barrino won the third season of 'Idol.' Who came in second that year?

  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Jasmine Trias
  • Diana DeGarmo
  • LaToya London

Anthony Fedorov and Carmen Rasmusen appeared on a celebrity version of what reality series?

  • 'The Amazing Race'
  • 'Fear Factor'
  • 'The Weakest Link'

What nickname was season 5 contestant Kevin Covais given?

  • Chicken Little
  • Luke Skywalker
  • Stuart Little
  • Wolverine

What's the name of 'Idol' season 4 contestant Anthony Fedorov's fan base?

  • Anthony's Angels
  • The Fedoration
  • The Swiss Singers

True or false: Singing sensation Dionne Warwick appeared as a guest on 'American Idol.'

  • True
  • False

'American Idol' has an official longer title. What is it?

  • 'American Idol: The Search for a Superstar'
  • 'American Idol: The Next Great Pop Star'
  • 'American Idol: Simon Says'

True or false: 'Idol' held season 7 auditions at the Southfork Ranch where exteriors for the TV show 'Dallas' were filmed.

  • True
  • False

When 'Idol' season 4 winner Carrie Underwood won a Country Music Association award for Female Vocalist of the Year, which fellow nominee's faux angry reaction resulted in much debate?

  • Sara Evans
  • Faith Hill
  • Martina McBride
  • Gretchen Wilson

True or false: The British version of 'American Idol' is called 'English Idol.'

  • True
  • False

Simon Cowell's not the only Simon involved in 'American Idol.' Name the creator of the 'Idol' series who shares the first name of the blunt judge.

  • Simon Fuller
  • Simon London
  • Simon Nottingham

True or false: Jordin Sparks is the youngest 'Idol' winner.

  • True
  • False

True or false: Carrie Underwood is the oldest 'Idol' winner.

  • True
  • False

Which sitcom has 'Idol' judge Paula Abdul not appeared on as an actress?

  • 'Less Than Perfect'
  • 'Malcolm in the Middle'
  • 'That's So Raven'

True for false: 'Saturday Night Live''s funnyman Darrell Hammond imitated controversial season 6 'Idol' contestant Sanjaya Malakar.

  • True
  • False

Which two songs made famous by Dionne Warwick did Kelly Clarkson sing on her way to becoming 'Idol''s season 1 winner?

  • "Déjà vu" and "I Say a Little Prayer"
  • "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" and "Walk on By"
  • "Walk on By" and "I Say a Little Prayer"

True or false: Season 4 finalist Bo Bice's hit video "Suspect" closed out 2007 as the No. 1 video on VH1's 'VSpot Top 20 Countdown.'

  • True
  • False

'Idol' judge Simon Cowell also executive produces what reality/competition series?

  • 'America's Got Talent'
  • 'American Inventor'
  • 'Celebrity Duets'
  • All of the above

True or false: Season 4 champ Carrie Underwood was the musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' when New England Patriots football quarterback Tom Brady hosted.

  • True
  • False

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