Which season 5 contestant was dubbed the "next Jessica Simpson" because of her southern charm and offbeat humor?
Ayla Brown
Kellie Pickler
Lisa Tucker
True or false: Simon Cowell played himself on an episode of 'The Simpsons' in 2004.
True
False
What radio personality urged voters to keep controversial season 6 contestant Sanjaya Malakar in the competition?
Adam Carolla
Don Imus
Howard Stern
Season 4 contestant Anwar Robinson recently joined a touring production of what musical?
'Dreamgirls'
'Rent'
'Thoroughly Modern Millie'
True or false: Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard was nicknamed Smokey the Bear because of his smokin' smooth voice.
True
False
Which one of the following was not a "shock" dismissal from the 'Idol' competition?
Sabrina Bryan
Chris Daughtry
Jennifer Hudson
True or false: Season 3 contestant Jasmine Trias recorded a single "Flying Home" that was sold exclusively at McDonald's and Burger Kings in Hawaii?
True
False
Which judge made insensitive comments about season 5 contestant Mandisa's weight?
Simon Cowell
Randy Jackson
Paula Abdul
What's the name of the syndicated program (which debuted in 2006) that utilizes old 'Idol' footage?
'American Idol Backstage Pass'
'American Idol Rewind'
'Idol Flashback'
True or false: Season 6 second runner-up Melinda Doolittle sang on the finale with BeBe and CeCe Winans, for whom she'd previously performed backup vocals.
True
False
What Los Angeles venue has been home to season finales of 'American Idol'?
The Kodak Theater
The Staples Center
Shrine Auditorium
True or false: Season 1 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson played Nancy Sinatra on the NBC drama 'American Dreams.'
True
False
On what hit NBC sitcom did season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken appear?
'30 Rock'
'My Name Is Earl'
'The Office'
'Scrubs'
True or false: Season 5 contestant Ace Young's birth name is actually Ace.
True
False
For season 6 of 'Idol' who chose the three songs that the top three finalists sang?
The finalists themselves
The judges
The producers
All of the above
True or false: Season 2 contestant Kimberly Locke appeared as a celebrity contestant on 'The Biggest Loser'
True
False
Which 'Idol' judge appeared in the pilot of the medical drama 'Dr. Vegas'?
Simon Cowell
Randy Jackson
Paula Abdul
True or false: All 'Idol' contestants must be 18 years of age or older when they try out for the show.
True
False
What's the name of season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson's third album, released in June of 2007?
'Breakaway'
'My December'
'Thankful'
Both Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee received Ford Mustangs in season 6.
True
False
Which season 5 contestant is going to appear this April in the 2008 film 'College' along with 'What I Like About You''s Nick Zano?
Kevin Covais
Chris Daughtry
Elliott Yamin
Ace Young
Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken uses his mother's maiden name for his stage name. What's Clay's full birth name?
Aiken Clay Grissom
Clay Aiken Holmes
Clayton Holmes Grissom
True or false: George Huff wasn't originally selected as a finalist in season 3.
True
False
What Pretenders tune did season 4 winner Carrie Underwood cover?
"Back on the Chain Gang"
"I'll Stand by You"
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate"
In what Denzel Washington movie did 'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest appear as an extra?
