As far as I know, David Archuleta made no money on American Idol. I do not even think the winner gets money for winning. The winner gets a guaranteed record contract. That contract might pay some advance money, but that is after Idol ends.
As contestants, I believe they received room and board (a place to sleep and food) and the clothing they wore on the show. They may have received a small amount from sales of their performances and studio versions on iTunes, but I think 19E (who runs Idol) probably reaped the most profits from that. After Idol is over, the highest earning Idols can earn from $100,000 to $6,000,000 depending on their album and single sales and the number and size of concerts they do. David Archuleta made 1.3 million dollars in his first year after Idol. Cook made 2 million but that included his sponsorship of Sketchers shoes.
He made money from American Idol but did not win and continues to make money as a result of being on the show
who knows, but he's probably priceless.
A lot.
David Archuleta was 16 years old at the time
David Archuleta is VERY important. He was the runner-up in the 2008 season of American Idol.
angels was on the album 'David Archuleta' by David Archuleta. he also sang it on American idol, on the American idols live! tour and various other apearences
American idol and the office
David drives a Ford Hybrid that he won on American Idol.
David Archuleta was 16 years old at the time
David Was 16 When He Auditioned & 17 When He Was On American Idol.
No David Archuleta lost to David Cook in the 2008 American Idol final.
David Archuleta.
David Archuleta is VERY important. He was the runner-up in the 2008 season of American Idol.
angels was on the album 'David Archuleta' by David Archuleta. he also sang it on American idol, on the American idols live! tour and various other apearences
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yes.
F.Y.I, American Idol 7 & 8 have ended and the winner of season 7 was, (saddly) David Cook. David Archuleta got #2.
Only once, on American Idol season7.
He was competing against David Archuleta. And David Archuleta SO should of won!!!
DAVID ARCHULETA!!!!!!!!!!!!