American Idol Quizzes

The Ultimate 'American Idol' Quiz: Part IV

What "big city" food threw season 5 contestant Kellie Pickler for a loop?

  • Calamari
  • Foie gras
  • Prosciutto

Fantasia kissed Usher during an awards show performance.

  • True
  • False

What 'Dreamgirls' tune did 'Idol' season 6 contestant Lakisha Jones sing that impressed even Simon Cowell?

  • "Cadillac Car"
  • "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"
  • "Love You I Do"

True or false: Season 2 contestant Rickey Smith often chanted "Apollo."

  • True
  • False

Which season five contestant had the best opening week CD sales?

  • Taylor Hicks
  • Katharine McPhee
  • Chris Daughtry

Simon Cowell accurately predicted after season 6 winner Jordin Sparks' audition that "Curly hair [Sparks] will win this year"?

  • True
  • False

Which city has claimed the most winners?

  • Jackson, Miss.
  • Birmingham, Ala.
  • Raleigh, N.C.
  • New York, N.Y.

True or false: Katharine McPhee guest starred 'Ugly Betty.'

  • True
  • False

Which is NOT an actual title of a Paula Abdul song?

  • ‘Vibeology’
  • ‘Ho-Down’
  • Butterfly Kisses’

True or false: Taylor Hicks originally auditioned with the song 'A Change is Gonna Come.'

  • True
  • False

Which alum did Carrie Underwood bring as a date to an awards show?

  • Anthony Federov
  • Bo Bice
  • Constantine Maroulis

What gift did Kelly Clarkson buy for her friend who suggested she try out?

  • A trip around the world
  • A new car
  • A puppy

True or false: Before appearing on the show, Chris Daughtry worked as a UPS delivery man.

  • True
  • False

Randy Jackson used to play bass for which ‘80s hair band?

  • Warrant
  • Bon Jovi
  • Journey

Ryan Starr was first finalist ever voted off ‘Idol’

  • True
  • False

Ruben Studdard sued a clothing company named for which area code?

  • 205
  • 310
  • 555

True or false: Brian Dunkleman left the show before season 3?

  • True
  • False

Which contestant has not performed on Broadway?

  • Diana DeGarmo
  • Clay Aiken
  • Justin Guarini

True or false: Paula Abdul got her big break as the choreographer for the videos of Janet Jackson?

  • True
  • False

Ace Young carried this in his back pocket during performances.

  • A picture of his mom
  • A beanie
  • A lucky rabbit’s foot

Which famous singer defended Jennifer Hudson after she was voted off.

  • Patti LaBelle
  • Dionne Warwick
  • Elton John

Simon Cowell produced an album for the children's show 'Teletubbies'?

  • True
  • False

Who co-wrote the song ‘I Believe,’ which was sung by Fantasia at the grand finale?

  • Christina Christian
  • Tamyra Gray
  • Vanessa Olivarez

rue or false: From 2006-07, season 3 runner up Diana DeGarmo played the role of Penny Pingleton in the Broadway musical 'Hairspray.'

  • True
  • False

Which winner has sold the most CDs?

  • Kelly Clarkson
  • Fantasia
  • Taylor Hicks

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