justin guarini

People online has a nifty little photo-story updating us on some of our favorite American Idol contestants who didn't win the title. Here are a few:

• Diana DeGarmo: after spending the holidays entertaining the troops abroad, she's joining the cast of Hairspray on Broadway on February 7.
• Frenchie Davis: proving that racy photos on the internet aren't the end of all things, she's a cast member of Rent on Broadway, where she's been since she was prematurely booted off the show in 2003.
  
• William Hung: thinking he's entitled to more than 15 minutes of fame, he's still performing crap from his three, yes three, albums.
• Tamyra Gray: the one who should've gone against Kelly Clarkson in the finale, Tamyra is working on her second album and persuing more acting roles.
• Josh Gracin: lookin' a little thick around the middle, Josh just kicked off a tour where he is opening for Trace Adkins. He and his wife, Ann Marie, now have two children.
• Corey Clark: ah, who the hell cares?

The story also includes new photos and updates on Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, LaToya London, and Justin Guarini.

Hey, did you guys know that there used to be two hosts of American Idol? Ryan Seacrest and the inferior Brian Dunkelman shared hosting duties during the first season of the singing contest. You can meet this Dunkelman person now that American Idol has gone into syndication. You can also meet a shy and humble Kelly Clarkson and an ego-free Ryan Seacrest (really!). The re-runs, dressed up with "never-before-seen" footage, will begin airing on weekends in the fall with the title American Idol Rewind. Right now, Tribune Entertainment, the syndicator of Idol is only planning to re-air the first season. If it's popular, subsequent seasons will receive the same treatment.

As I mentioned yesterday, I have a love-hate relationship with American Idol. I hate Ryan Seacrest, product placement, crappy singers, and the cruelty of the whole thing. I bitch and moan about the show and roll my eyes, yet I can't turn away. I MUST WATCH AMERICAN IDOL. So, to follow up yesterday's post, here are The Five: Reasons I'll watch American Idol (even though it pisses me off):