24 Talent Show Losers That Ended up Being Super Successful

KATHARINE MCPHEE FOLLOWED HER SECOND-PLACE FINISH ON “AMERICAN IDOL” WITH A STARRING ROLE ON NBC’S “SMASH.”

McPhee may have lost to the forgettable Taylor Hicks on “American Idol,” but has since become famous for her role as Karen on “Smash.” She’s currently starring on CBS’ drama “Scorpion.”