I looked at enough of American Idol in the first weeks, and they're all about humiliation. I listen to Rush Limbaugh because… — Norman Lear Copy Share Image
'American Idol' is a pop-culture staple that left the air too soon. ABC is the right home to reignite the fan base. — Channing Dungey Copy Share Image
With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work. — Diana DeGarmo Copy Share Image
The other night, President Bush's press conference was pre-empted by 'American Idol.' You know the difference between President Bush and 'American Idol?'… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
Don't go on American Idol, I think you'll spend the rest of your life living it down and I think it's getting… — Joe Cocker Copy Share Image
These days the whole 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' and all that stuff has opened up doors for songwriters like me.… — Chesney Hawkes Copy Share Image
I think one of the things I was shocked about was how interested the world is in 'American Idol' and how people,… — Nicki Minaj Copy Share Image
I created 'America's Next Top Model' one-hundred percent. I was in my kitchen making tea one morning, and I looked out the… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
It's always been a dream to audition for 'American Idol.' But you have to be 15 or older. — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Clay Aiken ran for Congress in North Carolina. But he didn't make it. Clay Aiken is famous for coming in second in… — Craig Ferguson Copy Share Image
My first album after 'American Idol' I did with Desmond - we paid for it together, and we literally were together working… — Ace Young Copy Share Image
“They smile that smile, they bat those eyes. They steal with hello, they kill you with goodbye. They're the perfect drug. As… — Scotty McCreery Copy Share Image
I don't want to be the cranky old guy, but a lot of critics are too forgiving of mediocre artists. When you… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
I love the 'Housewives.' I don't watch 'American Idol' or 'X Factor.' I guess I don't like network reality: I like my… — Julie Klausner Copy Share Image
You know, something like 90 people who have now filed to run for governor in this recall election. They say there could… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
'American Idol' gives people really wonderful opportunities, and they shouldn't take flak for what people do with that opportunity after they leave… — Katie Stevens Copy Share Image
'American Idol' is sometimes lumped with reality shows and it has that element - folks-next-door battling it out in a contest. But… — Tom Shales Copy Share Image
The biggest risk I've ever taken is going on American Idol and trying to be myself. I wasn't going to try too… — Adam Lambert Copy Share Image
“a year ago, she’d been on the verge of appearing on American Idol, but the producers said they were over their quota… — Katie Graykowski Copy Share Image
If I have a name out there from this thing called 'American Idol,' I don't understand why anyone wouldn't use it for… — Crystal Bowersox Copy Share Image
When I watched American Idol, I always thought Simon was the most realistic. Simon's like, It was absolutely horrid. That's what they… — Toni Braxton Copy Share Image
I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I… — Diana DeGarmo Copy Share Image
