They had tons of talent. I love both.

Many Idols had tons of talent but didnt smaash

Wait at both of them having to fight Clive

Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, and Katharine McPhee's albums all flopped...

They've got hit singles there tho, Kath with Over It, Kris Allen with Live While Were Dying!

Good producers. Their first albums have tons of bops. a good voice means nothing if you don't backup that talent with good music.

Jordin's record label kinda sat on her after Battlefield didn't do well (despite the lead single being a hit). She hasn't released an album since then. Despite that though, she's managed to stay relevant and in the public eye.

David A had his Religion play a bigger importance in his life and he put his music career on the side for a bit to give his religion his full attention.

Elliott released his album independently so his initial success was very impressive for that reason. HIs music after that wasn't quite as mainstream, that combined with no major label support didn't help.

Nice point. Archuleta has been doing outreach programs the past years.

Who knows, it's literally a roll of the dice.

[David Cook somehow maintained a solid fanbase. His pledgemusic campaign has over 2500 fans which is good!

Two of them had one moderate hit. Nothing close to a smash.

Fantasia & Jennifer have done very well for themselves as well.

Daughtry had smash hits, but he's not as relevant right now. Adam, even if he didnt have a huge smash, maintained his relevance... Jordin who had two smashes didnt...