Stars Who Got Rejected by 'American Idol'
American Idol has provided us with a ton of talent, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson – but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.
Along the way, music superstars from all different genres have spoken out to confirm that their American Idol dreams were dashed with a rejection from producers at some point in the audition process. And some of the names are pretty surprising!
It just goes to show: a rejection might feel devastating at the time, but it may just lead you to an even bigger opportunity around the corner.
Find out which huge music stars were turned down by American Idol…