The best contestant does not always win on American Idol, and the winners are not always the most successful after the show ends. Who is your favorite contestant who did not win but went on to later success? Vote for your favorite in the poll below.

By Bill Lamb, About.com GuideMay 9, 2011
The best contestant does not always win on American Idol, and the winners are not always the most successful after the show ends. Who is your favorite contestant who did not win but went on to later success? Vote for your favorite in the poll below.
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James Durbin. :3
Clay Aiken <3