American Idol Trivia and Facts

Test your knowledge of American Idol (facts) with this challenging American Idol trivia quiz. There are a total of 12 trivia questions. Answers to the American Idol trivia can be found at the end of the quiz.

1. Who won the first season of American Idol?
a) Ruben Studdard b) Clay Aiken c) Fantasia Barrino d) Justin Guarini e) Kelly Clarkson

2. Which of these entertainers is a former American Idol host?
a) Ryan Seacrest b) Simon Cowell c) Ellen Degeneres d) Brian Dunkleman e) None of the above

3. Jennifer Hudson, a finalist of the 2004 season of American Idol, won an Oscar for her supporting role in what movie.
a) The Color Purple b) The Secret Life of Bees c) Dreamgirls d) Fragments e) Winnie

4. Which TV network has aired American Idol since its inception?
a) ABC b) NBC c) FOX d) CBS e) USA

5. American Idol is a spin-off of what international talent show.
a) America's Got Talent b) Pop Idol c) Eurovision Song Contest d) None of the above

6. Who is the creator of the Idol franchise which includes American Idol?
a) Simon Fuller b) Simon Cowell c) Rupert Murdoch d) Ryan Seacrest e) Nigel Lythgoe

7. American Idol has been the top rated show in the U.S. for how many consecutive seasons.
a) 7 b) 6 c) 5 d) 4 e) 3

8. The top-selling American Idol alumni is
a) Kelly Clarkson b) Carrie Underwood c) Clay Aiken d) Fantasia Barrino e) David Cook

9. American Idol is broadcast in over 100 countries. Which of these countries is not one of them?
a) Vietnam b) China c) Mongolia d) India e) Sweden

10. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida features a live attraction called
a) Experience the American Idol b) The American Idol Extreme Ride c) The American Idol Experience

11. Which American Idol winner has won the most Grammy Awards?
a) Jordin Sparks b) Kelly Clarkson c) Carrie Underwood d) Taylor Hicks e) Kris Allen

12. True or False. Due to a one-time exceptional circumstance, American Idol was aired on a Monday.

Answer Key:
1)e 2)d 3)c 4)c 5)b 6)a 7)c 8)b 9)c 10)c 11)c 12)False

Classification:
Expert - more than 10 correct
Intermediate - 8 to 10 correct
Novice - less than 8 correct