Who’s curvy: Contestants including Allison Iraheta, Jennifer Hudson, Mandisa Hundley, LaKisha Jones, Kimberley Locke and winner Jordin Sparks
Description from TV.com: With help from the viewers, judges decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it. American Idol was started as a spinoff of Pop Idol, a U.K. series with the same general format and also featuring Simon Cowell as a judge. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars.
Network: Fox (2002 – )