It seems there’s only so much room in fans' hearts for musical Cinderella stories.
When he won the close competition, his future seemed limitless.
Now, years later, fans wonder whatever happened to Ruben Studdard?

In fact, the two did press appearances for months immediately following the show.
“We didn’t really get a chance to be apart,” Studdard toldPlaybill.
It may be a while before the two Idol alums get to perform again.

It’s very mentally challenging."
I’m so excited I got to take the time and do this.
It was something I could do for me, and nobody else.

This show has given me a second chance to live the best life I can live.
I am going to be the healthiest Ruben Studdard I can be."
His fans are rooting for him to do just that.

In 2018, Studdard released “Ruben Sings Luther: A Tribute.”
It’s a natural fit for a man who has education in his blood.
He told the school’s website, “I’m sure these guys will be sponges.

It’s a safe bet that this class won’t have any absentees.