[American Idol] Where Are They Now?

By: Vicky S.

Constantine Maroulis (Sixth Place) Successful? NO Constantine embarked on a solo tour across the eastern U.S. in February 2008, playing to sold-out venues in various cities including Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Annapolis. In June 2008, Constantine starred as Judas in the Premier Theatre Company's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Anwar Robinson (Seventh Place)

Successful? NO

Anwar has completed an album of cover songs entitled "The Truth (About Love)". A CD sampler is now available from his fan site. Also, he is currently working on original material for his second album, "The Truth II", according to his MySpace.

Nadia Turner (Eigth Place)

Successful? NO

In 2008, her single "Standing On Love" is part of the Edy's SlowChurned Icecream promotional CD "Hot Tracks" available for free with icecream purchasing at participanting stores, that also includes another 7 tracks from former Idol performers. It was also released as a single with another song, "Beautiful Man."

Nikko Smith (Ninth Place)

Successful? NO

Nikko, the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, is currently working on an album titled The Revolution.

Jessica Sierra (Tenth Place)

Successful? NO

On November 19, 2007, Jessica was sentenced to 12 months probation after she pleaded "no contest" in a Tampa courtroom to charges of battery and possession of cocaine. On January 13, 2008, Jessica was released from jail in Tampa, Florida and flew directly to California to begin her court-ordered one- year treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center. On January 31, 2008 a sex tape titled Jessica Sierra Superstar was released. VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, featuring Jessica and eight other celebrities, premiered on VH1 on January 10, 2008.

Mikalah Gordon (Eleventh Place)

Successful? NO

Mikalah is currently in the early stages of producing an album. She recently affirmed that she is in fact a virgin, denying rumors that had spread across the internet about her sexuality. She also released a letter to a blogger stating that much of her experience with American Idol had been under a cloud of severe depression. Mikalah was at the American Idol 2008 finale where she was at David Cook's home town cheering and talking to the crowd

Lindsey Cardinale (Twelfth Place)

Successful? NO

Lindsey is the model and spokesperson for the Bill Hood Automotive Family in Southern Louisiana. Late 2007, it was announced that Lindsey had signed with Aria Records Nashville. Her name has since been removed from their website and it appears that Aria Records has released Lindsey from her contract. No statements have been issued.