We know that it has not favored the winner in years. Since Season 12, only Chayce Beckham had some success.
In as far as ABC Idol
Gabby Barrett, Catie Turner, Alejandro, Lauren Spencer Smith are the most successful of their season. While Huntergirl is more high profile than Noah Thompson and Colin Stough, Haven Madison were first 2 to get a record deal - not the Top 2 from last year.
Goose is likely gonna be loyal to The Directors so Bayleigh, Todd, Vivek, and Tola are the only options. I think Anthony and the guys are gonna push for Bayleigh & Todd noms and Spicy and the girls are gonna push for Vivek & Tola noms. So I guess we'll see who Goose is loyal to most in the alliance. If it gets out that Bayleigh was trying to flip the last vote, I fear she could be in hot water again