DeWyze lacked the undeniable and grit of Crystal Bowersox, who outrageously only placed second that season. The current holder of the “Idol” crown impressed on the show with his passionate ...

"American Idol" contestants told Business ... Season-nine runner-up Crystal Bowersox likened the show's penchant for airing bad auditions to "bullying." "I have noticed that the show has moved ...

You can say this for “American Idol”: More than 20 years ... Lee DeWyze instead of Crystal Bowersox? Our blood pressure spikes just recalling that travesty. And there are no words for the ...

Other finalists like Blake Lewis, David Archuleta, and Crystal Bowersox continue to perform. There have been 22 seasons of "American Idol," which means 22 musicians have come close to winning the ...

"American Idol" returns for its 23rd season on March 9 ... Both DeWyze, 38, and the runner-up, Crystal Bowersox, have essentially disappeared from pop culture since appearing on the show, especially ...

"American Idol" contestants told Business Insider the worst ... they're making fun of people,'" Lewis told BI. Season-nine runner-up Crystal Bowersox likened the show's penchant for airing bad ...