In that time, we’ve seen a wild amount of talent, energy, and magnetism.
Across genres and styles, singers have proven that they have so much more than just star power.
It’s a gift and a determination to see it through.
The most shocking eliminations have been those that have left not only viewers but also the judges themselves floored.
It happened quite a few times in early seasons.
The less it happened in later seasons, the more shocking those decisions were.
Her killer vocals won many people over during her time on Season 3 of “Idol.”
“The Three Divas” shocked many by ending up in the bottom three during one round.
Of the three women, Hudson was the first sent home.
Elton John, the week’s guest judge, slammed how the result show played out.
“They have great voices.
Hudson’s career didn’t suffer for the loss.
She still signed a deal with Arista Records.
She’s also released countless amazing songs, winning two Grammys in the process.
It was for that reason that fans were so shocked to see him go after the top 4.
Daughtry found himself in the bottom 2 withKatharine McPhee, who would end up coming in second that season.
After the show, angry voters took to the internet and called in with complaints.
Fans may have been bummed to see Daughtry go, but his career didn’t end that night.
When he made it to the top 8, fans were already certain he had the competition on lock.
It seemed his fans were so sure he had it, they didn’t bother to vote.
“That was a knife twister for sure,” he later toldAccess Hollywood.
“It was definitely a shock for me.
First time in the bottom three.
I definitely didn’t see it coming … hey, it was good television I guess.”
Maroulis was one of two contestants who had benefited from the show upping its age limit to 28.
He was immediately recognized as one of the fan favorites for his charismatic rocker persona.
The judges were perhaps the most shocked at the decision to vote Maroulis out of the top 6.
Judge Paula Abdul was seen crying alongside Maroulis' mother in the audience.
It wasn’t the end for Maroulis, however.
Since her elimination, Gray has proved that her talent is nothing to scoff at.
She’s gone on to release a debutalbumand has made numerous television and film appearances.
In a 2005 interview withBlack Film, Gray discussed her journey.
She was also in the films “The Gospel” and “Rachel Getting Married.”
Most recently, Gray was in “All Rise” and “The Rookie.”
Kelly has made numerousnotable accomplishmentsin the industry.
Her 2015 debut album, “Unbreakable Smile,” reached No.
2 on the Billboard 200.
Unfortunately for Watson, the “Judges Save” had already been used previously on fellow contestant Sam Woolf.
Fans weren’t the only ones disappointed to see Watson eliminated.
Lopez also factored in Watson’s age in relation to her work as an artist.
“You need time to learn control, you need time to learn your voice.
She’s just learning herself.”
Perhaps even more upset by the news than the judges was former contestant Jessica Sanchez.
The “Idol” alumni voiced her displeasure on Twitter, stating, “Mad about it.
@MalayaTinaB should have been safe.
Afterward, all the judges went on to praise Doolittle.
The camera also showed Jennifer Lopez crying as she gave the rocker a standing ovation.
Said Durbin, “I did so much stuff that’s never been done on this show before.
