24 Talent Show Losers That Ended up Being Super Successful

KELLIE PICKLER ONLY CAME IN SIXTH ON “AMERICAN IDOL,” BUT SHE MADE A BIG IMPRESSION. SHE’S RELEASED MULTIPLE ALBUMS AND CURRENTLY HOSTS A DAYTIME TALK SHOW “PICKLER & BEN.”

After losing on “American Idol,” Pickler appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” with partner Derek Hough and won.

Pickler was popular for her bubbly personality, and was even called the “next Jessica Simpson.” Since her time on “Idol,” she’s won multiple CMT Awards.