Nick Fradiani, Caleb Johnson, Trent Harmon and more all fizzled out before getting there, but in fairness a few finalists have thrived. Gabby Barrett comes to mind as an Idol singer who's a legit hitmaker in 2024.

Kelly Clarkson has been criticized by fans and staffers alike after the singer postponed the first two dates of her Las Vegas residency last minute

Clarkson isn’t the first singer to cancel just hours before their Vegas debut, as Adele made waves in 2022 for postponing her entire Vegas residency just 24 hours before her first show kicked off.