Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert finished second in season eight, in one of the biggest upsets in the show’s history. Even the winner, Kris Allen, agreed that Adam deserved to be crowned. He was undaunted by his defeat, and he went on to become the show’s biggest star since Carrie Underwood. He has three platinum-selling albums, has appeared as a guest judge on various TV shows, and has even toured with Queen! He’s worth $16 million, and that amount will only grow.
Adam Lambert
Kelly Clarkson
Since her reign on the show’s first season ended, Kelly Clarkson has sold over 20 million CDs worldwide. She is also the only show graduate with a No. 1 album in the United Kingdom. Kelly Clarkson is believed to be worth $28 million dollars as the show’s second highest-selling performer (behind Carrie Underwood).
Kelly Clarkson