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Idol: Then & Now

Kara DioGuardi

DioGuardi served as a judge on "American Idol" for its eighth and ninth seasons. She was appointed to the position of executive vice president of talent development at Warner Bros. Records, and has signed acts such as Jason Derülo and Iyaz. In 2011, she was a head judge on the Bravo singer-songwriter competition series "Platinum Hit." (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/D Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Broadway League)

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Ryan Seacrest In 2002, Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of the reality TV series “American Idol” with comedian Brian Dunkleman. Dunkleman quit after the first season and “American Idol” went on to phenomenal success, putting Seacrest in the national spotlight. This season the host will mark his ten year anniversary with the series. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Randy Jackson Jackson joined “Idol” in its first season as a world-renowned music producer who was virtually unknown to the audience. Today, “The Dawg” is “Idol’s” longest-standing judge. He currently also hosts a syndicated radio show and produces “America’s Best Dance Crew” on MTV. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Simon Cowell The English A&R executive, television producer and entrepreneur left "Idol" behind at the end of its ninth season. The acerbic Brit brought his own U.K. hit, “The X Factor” to America in September 2011. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Paula Abdul This 80s pop music/R&B artist found renewed fame and success during her eight-year run with "Idol." Now she can be found sitting beside Simon Cowell as a judge on "The X Factor." (Photo by Mark Mainz/Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez This actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality and fashion designer added "Idol" judge to her enormous resume last season. She is back again and ready to find this year's "American Idol." (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Steven Tyler Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith. Tyler joined "Idol last season and is gearing up for this year's show. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Kara DioGuardi DioGuardi served as a judge on "American Idol" for its eighth and ninth seasons. She was appointed to the position of executive vice president of talent development at Warner Bros. Records, and has signed acts such as Jason Derülo and Iyaz. In 2011, she was a head judge on the Bravo singer-songwriter competition series "Platinum Hit." (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/D Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Broadway League)

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Season 1 - A.J. ... A.J. placed eighth on the debut season of "American Idol” and now is a fully developed artist/songwriter/producer living in Los Angeles. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Myspace)

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Season 1 - R.J. ... After placing fifth in season 1, R.J. has relocated from his hometown in Georgia to Arizona to pursue his music career further. (Photo: Americonidol.com/Twitter)

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Season 1 - Tamyr... Gray placed fourth on season 1, making a huge impact on the fans and judges alike. Today she is a mother of two living in Los Angeles and still working on her music career.

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Season 1 - Nikki... McKibbin, the third finalist on season 1, released her first album, "Unreleased" in 2007. Shortly after, she appeared on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," where she received treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction. McKibbin is currently living in Dallas, Texas and coming up on four years of sobriety.

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Season 1 - Justi... "Idol's" debut season runner-up hailed from a small town in Pennsylvania. A strong believer in music education, Justin has lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of The International Music Products Association.

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Season 1 - Kelly... Named the first "American Idol," Clarkson is arguably the most successful contestant to date. Her latest album, 'Stronger,' was released by RCA Records on October 24th, 2011. She can also be seen on the upcoming second season of “The Voice” as a guest mentor. (Photo: Lucy Nicholson/Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Season 2 - Kimbe... Caldwell was the seventh place finalist on season 2. She hosted VH1's "Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp" in 2011 and has a role in the upcoming 2012 thriller "Deception." (Photo: Americanidol.com/Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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Season 2 - Josh ... Country singer Josh Gracin was the fourth-place finalist on season 2. His latest album "Redemption" is available now in stores and on iTunes.

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Season 2 - Kimbe... Locke may have gained fame on "Idol" season 2, but she continues to make an impact on the music world. Her latest album "Four for the Floor" is available now featuring the new single "Finally Free." (Photo: Americanidol.com/Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Season 2 - Clay ... Aiken is the most successful second-place "Idol" to date. He can next be seen competing in the upcoming season of NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice." (Photo: Americanidol.com/NBC)

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Season 2 - Ruben... After winning season 2 of "Idol," Studdard was nominated for a "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance" Grammy for "Superstar." This year, Studdard released his fourth album, "Love Is." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Season 3 - John ... This young redhead was the sixth-place finalist on season 3. Stevens currently performs big band hits with the Boston-based Beantown Swing Orchestra. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Myspace)

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Season 3 - Jenni... Hudson, one of the most recognized "Idol" faces, placed seventh in the competition on season 3. She went on to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in "Dreamgirls." She can be seen in the upcoming remake of the classic "The Three Stooges." (Photo: Americanidol/(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Season 3 - Fanta... Barrino rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the series. The singer has her own VH1 reality show and is set to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/fantasiaofficial.com)

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Season 4 - Const... Maroulis was the sixth-place finalist on season 4. The singer will play a 1980s record executive in the star-studded big screen production "Rock of Ages" in 2012. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Season 4 - Bo Bi... Bice placed second to Carrie Underwood on season 4. He currently lives in Nashville with his family. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)

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Season 4 - Carri... After winning "American Idol," Underwood has become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award winner, a Grand Ole Opry inductee, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, and a past winner of ACM Entertainer of the Year. The country superstar is set to Perform at Nordstrom Symphony Fashion Show on February 28, 2012. (Photo: Fox/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Season 5 - Kelli... Kelli Pickler may have finished sixth during her season of "Idol," but that hasn't stopped her from becoming one of the most successful alums yet. It was announced that her third album will be produced by Frank Liddell, known for producing country artist Miranda Lambert's albums. "Tough" was released on June 13, 2011 as the lead-off single to Pickler's third album, "100 Proof," which is scheduled for a January 24, 2012 release date. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Season 5 - Chris... He's season 5’s fourth-place finalist. His newest single, "Crawling Back to You" was released September 19, 2011. He’s currently at work on another album titled “Break the Spell.” (Photo: Americanidol.com/Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Season 5 - Katha... McPhee was the season 5 "Idol" runner-up. She recently landed the starring role in NBC's highly anticipated musical drama "Smash."

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Season 5 - Taylo... Hicks won the fifth season of "American Idol." He continues to tour with his music. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images for Maxim)

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Season 6 - Sanja... Sanjaya's success on "American Idol" was a shock to the judges. Despite poor reviews, fans kept calling in and advancing the singer. In July 2011, Malakar toured the United States with the band, The Brave Chandeliers. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Season 6 - LaKis... After finishing fourth on season 6, Jones released her debut single, "So Glad I'm Me." She is currently living in Houston, Texas.

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Season 6 - Melin... Doolittle finished third place on season 6. "Beyond Me: Finding Your Way to Life's Next Level" is a book written by Doolittle about her life before during and after her “American Idol” experience that was released in 2010. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Jason Miller/Getty Images for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame)

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Season 6 - Blake... Blake Lewis was the runner-up on season 6. His latest single "Till We See the Sun" is now available on iTunes. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Season 6 - Jordi... Sparks, the winner of season 6, is another highly successful "Idol" alum. Sparks will be making her big screen debut playing the lead role in the music-themed film “Sparkle,” a remake of the 1976 film inspired by the story of The Supremes. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Season 7 - Brook... Bubbly blonde Brooke White was the fifth place finalist on season 7. Brooke and Jack Matranga teamed up for the second time and have planned to release a new EP titled 'Bright Side of the Bad News' on January 24, 2012. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Season 7 - Jason... This long-haired hunk was the fourth-place finalist on season 7. He currently lives in Dallas with his wife Mandy Mayhall, and their newborn daughter, Madeline Emilia Castro.

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Season 7 - Syesh... Mercado was the third place finalist for season 7. She is engaged to actor-producer and Florida International University classmate Hess Wesley.

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Season 7 - David... Archuleta, one of the youngest contestants to appear on "Idol," was the season 7 runner-up. In early 2012, David signed a contract with TV5 to shoot a primetime mini series in the Philippines titled Nandito Ako, alongside Eula Caballero and Jasmine Curtis Smith.

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Season 7 - David... Cook, a rock singer-songwriter, was the victor of "Idol" season 7. In the fall of 2011, Cook toured in support of his album "This Loud Morning" co-headlining with Gavin DeGraw and with Carolina Liar in support.

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Season 8 - Danny... Gokey was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of "American Idol." In 2011, Gokey began dating Leyicet Peralta. The two announced their engagement on December 25, 2011 on the Sophia's Heart website. They are planning for a January 2012 wedding. (Photo: Fox/Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Season 8 - Adam ... Lambert, credited as a singer, songwriter and actor, got his mainstream start as the runner-up on season 8. On December 15, 2011, it was announced that Lambert's second studio album "Trespassing" would be released on March 20, 2012, with Lambert himself serving as executive producer. The lead single, "Better Than I Know Myself," was released on December 20 to all digital retailers.

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Season 8 - Kris ... Allen came out the victor during season 8. He is currently recording his second album to be released Spring of 2012 while on tour with the band Lifehouse. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Season 9 - Casey... The third-place finalist on season 9 was Casey James, a native Texan. His first single, "Let's Don't Call It a Night", was released on August 15, 2011, and sold 5,000 copies in its debut week. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI)

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Season 9 - Cryst... Bowersox, the season 9 runner-up, released her debut album, "Farmer's Daughter," in 2010. She also made her acting debut on a season 2 episode of Dana Delany's series "Body of Proof."

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Season 9 - Lee D... DeWyze, a singer-songwriter from Mount Prospect, Illinois, won season 9 of "American Idol." On July 27, 2011, DeWyze announced his engagement to model and actress Jonna Walsh. The couple plan to wed in the fall of 2012. (Photo: Americanidol.com/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Season 10 - Case... Bluesy favorite Abrams finished in sixth place on season 10, just five weeks after being saved from elimination by the judges. On January 9, 2012, Abrams signed with Concord Music Group. He will release his debut album this summer. (Photo: Fox/Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Season 10 - Laur... Runner-up on the tenth season of "American Idol," her debut studio album, "Wildflower," was released on October 11, 2011. (Photo: Fox/Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Season 10 - Scot... Country crooner McCreery won season 10 of "Idol." His debut studio album, "Clear as Day" was released in October 2011. The album includes the top 15 country hit "I Love You This Big" and top 23 country hit "The Trouble with Girls." (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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