In Britain, it was called "Pop Idol".
Leann Rime came into the scene before Idol was thought of.. So no she wasn't on American Idol
Survivor was first
no, crystal came second
Kris Allen.
American Idol was won by Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina came in second
It was created by Simon Fuller .
Danny Gokey
Kellie Pickler came in 6th place on the 5th season of American Idol.
Nikki Mickibbin
no, she came in second after Taylor hicks
Haley Reinhart
Phil Stacey