She wonAmerican Idolseason 4 in 2005, and she then went on to become a global music superstar.

The vibe of the show has now changed.

Her outrageous antics kept everyone laughing and wondering what she’d do next.

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Carrie is also a reminder thatthe ABC era ofAmerican Idolhasn’t produced a superstar from its winners.

In fact, in the U.K., the series was calledPop Idol.

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During season 1, the show succeeded in creatingone of the greatest pop stars of all-time, Kelly Clarkson.

However, since then, there’s been a shift, especially towards the country music genre.

The American Idol season 23 Top 24 contestants have been revealed.

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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international “Idol” brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they’d go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.

Find out who they are and which songs they performed for a live audience in Hawaii.

American Idolhas changed since Carrie became a judge, and it’s not the same without Katy.

American Idolairs Sundays and Mondays on ABC.

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