Contestants you didn't like on the show but liked post-idol

[countrynineteen]

Who did you hate/dislike on the show, but ended up liking afterwards?

 

For me, I wouldn't say I hated Phillip Phillips, but I remember not wanting him to win. But I enjoyed his music after the show and he put out some catchy music. In hindsight now I think he deserved his win-something I didn't think at the time (but to be fair you can think of an argument for  win for any of the top 7 that year). I don't "stan" him or anything, but I would attend his concert if given the opportunity.

 

 

Edited May 27, 2021 by countrynineteen

[Lackey]

Lauren Alaina’s run on the show was really boring to me, but her music she’s released since the show has been so good. 

[KelseyW]

Girl same. I'm a Phillip Phillips fan now. lol Not that I didn't like him at first I just liked Hollie more. 

 

Now I have all of his original albums and a tour t-shirt from 2020. lol

 

Also. I just heard "Raging Fire" at the mall today so props for all those song syncs Phillip!  

[kamil24]

I'd say Phillip as well as I have enjoyed some of his music post-idol & didn't like at all during the show.

[wgm]

for me it was Fantaisa, i mostly blamed her win on Elton John's comments on the show being racist.

[ferror]

Phillp and Lee DeWyze. They have beautiful music post the show

[blackfield]

carrie underwood. not a fan of country music and wasn't a fan of her during season 4. I was all into bo and constantine. but damn, simon was right! 

 

[x3 because of u]

Kellie Pickler. Couldn't stand her at all on the show but then I went to the Idols Live show and she was great! I've liked her since then.

[Carrie_On]

Scotty. I couldn’t stand him but when he got a little older, his voice got so much better and I like a lot of his music. 

[Usisnww]

Uche, Lewis Knight, Eddie Island, and Jeremiah LH

Edited May 27, 2021 by Usisnww

[David68]

1 minute ago, Usisnww said:

Kat Hammock and Desz

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[*Wallace]

Phillip Phillips is the biggest example that applies to this for me. Still not a big fan but I have enjoyed a number of his songs in his career - where he was about like my 8th favorite of his original season.

 

Oh and Daniel Seavey too. I like some of his group's (Why Don't We) songs and he's much better in that group than his time on the show.

[~Tom~]

I'd say the big two are Lauren Alaina and Phillip Phillips. Found Lauren boring and mediocre for the most part on the show but she has really found her sound. I also didn't really like Phillip on season 11 but I've liked quite a few of his post-Idol songs. 

 

Brooke wasn't really a favorite of mine in season 7 either but I enjoy her post-Idol music/country transition also. 

[Elliott]

1 hour ago, *Wallace said:

Phillip Phillips is the biggest example that applies to this for me.

[Elliott]

Interestingly enough, Carrie and Scotty. Both of whom were my least favourite winners at the time of their wins but I’ve grown to enjoy their post-Idol music a lot and have even seen & met Scotty a few times.

 

To a lesser extent, Katie Stevens and Elliott Yamin. I didn’t really have any strong feelings on them on Idol but now I stan.

[BogoGog24]

Gabby Barrett for sure. I didn’t like her at all on Idol but I really like her post-Idol music and have enjoyed seeing her be so successful. It’s nice to see any of the Idols do well outside of the show, even if I’m not personally a fan.