Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler is another example of someone who came nothing near winning American Idol yet went on to become one of the show’s most successful alumnae. She’s released four solo albums, one of which went gold in the United States. She has also continued to visit the homes of millions of reality TV show viewers on a weekly basis, appearing on Dancing with the Stars (which she won — take that, American Idol judges!) and Pickler and Ben, a daytime chat show she co-hosts with comic Ben Aaron. Her net worth has increased to $5 million.
Kellie Pickler
Fantasia
The winner of Season Three Fantasia Barrino has released four albums since her time on the show ended. Her debut record sold 1.8 million copies worldwide. She has also gained critical acclaim for her role in the well-known musical The Color Purple. Fantasia is valued at $5 million, which is not terrible.
Fantasia