Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee has the distinction of not only being one of the show’s wealthiest alumni, but also of finishing second in the show’s fifth season. Despite losing to Taylor Hicks, she still managed to put out two albums. Her net worth has risen to an estimated $8 million due to her performances in films and television shows (she played the lead in Smash).
Katharine McPhee
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Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry finished fourth on the show’s fifth season, almost missing out on the title. Nonetheless, his first album, Daughtry, sold over a million copies in five weeks, bringing his net worth to $10 million, and he is largely recognized as one of the show’s most successful participants. It just goes to illustrate how important winning is.
Chris Daughtry