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- Season 3 overviewJan 19-May 5, 200435 episodesSeason 3 episodes1. S3 E1 Jan 19, 2004
- Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
- 2. S3 E2 Jan 20, 2004
- Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
- 3. S3 E3 Jan 21, 2004
- Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
- 4. S3 E4 Jan 27, 2004
- Performers audition in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 5. S3 E5 Jan 28, 2004
- Performers audition on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 6. The Road to Hollywood Feb 2, 2004
- Hopefuls audition before setting off for Hollywood. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 7. S3 E7 Feb 3, 2004
- Nearly 120 performers arrive in Hollywood for grueling rehearsals and auditions.
- 8. S3 E8 Feb 4, 2004
- In Hollywood, 32 semifinalists make the cut. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 9. S3 E9 Feb 10, 2004
- Eight of the thirty-two semi-finalists compete.
- 10. S3 E10 Feb 11, 2004
- Two of the eight performers are chosen.
- 11. S3 E11 Feb 17, 2004
- Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 12. S3 E12 Feb 18, 2004
- Two of the eight semi-finalists are chosen. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 13. S3 E13 Feb 24, 2004
- Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 14. S3 E14 Feb 25, 2004
- Two of the eight performers are chosen. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 15. Uncut, Uncensored & Untalented Mar 1, 2004
- The most embarrassing auditions from the series; William Hung.
- 16. S3 E16 Mar 2, 2004
- Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 17. Wild Card Night Mar 9, 2004
- Wild card contestants compete for four positions among the top 12.
- 18. Results Show Mar 10, 2004
- Four of eight wild-card contestants are chosen; Ruben Studdard performs.
- 19. S3 E19 Mar 16, 2004
- Twelve finalists compete in front of a studio audience for the first time.
- 20. S3 E20 Mar 17, 2004
- One of the 12 remaining contestants is voted off; Clay Aiken performs.
- 21. S3 E21 Mar 23, 2004
- Finalists perform country songs; Steven Cojocaru gives the performers makeovers.
- 22. S3 E22 Mar 24, 2004
- One of the 11 remaining contestants is voted off; Kimberley Locke performs.
- 23. S3 E23 Mar 30, 2004
- Ten finalists perform the music of Motown.
- 24. S3 E24 Mar 31, 2004
- One of the 10 remaining contestants is voted off. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 25. S3 E25 Apr 6, 2004
- Nine finalists compete, performing from the songbook of singer/songwriter Elton John.
- 26. S3 E26 Apr 7, 2004
- One of the nine remaining contestants is voted off; Tamyra Gray performs.
- 27. S3 E27 Apr 14, 2004
- Eight finalists participate in a movie-themed competition with guest judge Quentin Tarantino.
- 28. S3 E28 Apr 15, 2004
- One of the eight remaining contestants is voted off. Host: Ryan Seacrest.
- 29. S3 E29 Apr 20, 2004
- Seven finalists compete, performing from the songbook of Barry Manilow.
- 30. S3 E30 Apr 21, 2004
- One finalist is voted off; Barry Manilow performs.
The third season of American Idol premiered on Monday, January 19, 2004, and continued until May 26, 2004. The third season was won by Fantasia Barrino, who defeated Diana DeGarmo by an approximate margin of 2% (1.3 million votes); the vote total (65 million votes) was then the highest recorded vote total in the show's history.
- Overview
- Auditions
- Hollywood
- Semi-Finals
- Top 12
- Finals
- Notable past Idol contestants
- Controversy
The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2004 and continued until May 26, 2004. The third season was won by Fantasia Barrino, who defeated Diana DeGarmo by an approximate margin of 2% (1.3 million votes); the vote total (65 million votes) was the highest recorded vote total in the show's history until the May 23, 2007 finale of American Idol 6. This season also featured Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson.
The third season is the only season where both the winner and the runner-up ended up in the bottom 2 or 3 prior to the finale. It is the first season to have a finale with two female contestants(season 12 is the second) while the second, seventh, and eighth seasons had a finale with two male contestants.
Auditions were held in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, and Honolulu.
The early part of the season became well-known for the introduction of William Hung, a University of California, Berkeley student, who became popular following his rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs". His performance as well as his attitude facing judge Simon Cowell's criticisms (which was a stark contrast to other contestants' confrontational, angry reactions) made him instantly popular, and landed him a record deal with Koch Records.
During the audition round in Houston, Texas, auditioner Jonathan Rey threw a cup of water at Simon, who moments earlier commented that he was terrible and "there's not a song in the world you could sing." Security quickly escorted Jonathan out, and Houston police questioned him, but released him after Simon decided against pressing assault charges on him. The entire incident was caught on tape and was broadcast.
Hollywood rounds contestant Taryn Southern later appeared on the Project My World series and wrote and performed the 2007 "Hott4Hill" viral video.
There were 117 contestants in the first Hollywood round which was held at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California. The contestants first came onto the stage in groups but each performed solo and talked briefly about themselves. Simon Cowell was not impressed with their performances. They were also asked to write original lyrics and melody...
The contestants who reached this stage were referred to in the show as the Top 32 finalists. This is the first time that two contestants who previously tried out for American Idol (Matthew Metzger and Lisa Leuschner) made it to the top 3 of their semifinals group. Both contestants were eliminated during Hollywood round in the previous season. Georg...
The following contestants were Season 3's Top 12
Top 12 perform
During the first round of the finals, the Top 12 performed a Soul song for a spot in the Top 11.
Top 11 perform
During the first round of the finals, the Top 10 performed a Country song for a spot in the Top 10.
Top 10 perform
During this round of the finals, the Top 10 performed a song from the Motor City for a spot in the Top 9.
•Jon Peter Lewis, who finished in 8th place, later auditioned for season 4 of the NBC show The Voice in 2013 as part of the duo Midas Whale with Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as their mentor. The duo were eliminated in the Knockout Rounds.
Wild card eliminations
Viewers raised many complaints when, during the semifinal Wild Card round, 4 of the contestants were eliminated on the spot without being given a chance to sing, leaving only eight out of 12 contestants fighting for a chance to earn a spot in the top 12 that season. Singer Marque Lynche, brother of season 9 finalist Michael Lynche, walked out after being eliminated while the other 3 stayed behind. on
Mar 31, 2024 · The third season of American Idol premiered on Monday, January 19, 2004, and continued until May 26, 2004. The third season was won by Fantasia Barrino, who defeated Diana DeGarmo by an approximate margin of 2% ; the vote total was then the highest recorded vote total in the show's history.
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Jan 19, 2004 · Watch the 39 episodes of the third season of American Idol, the reality show that launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. See the auditions, the Hollywood round, the top 12, the wild card and the finale.
The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19 2004 and continued until May 26 2004. It was won by Fantasia Barrino. This season was hosted by Ryan Seacrest . Contents. 1Live Show Details. 1.1Heat 1 (17 February 2004) 1.2Heat 2 (17 February 2004) 1.3Heat 3 (24 February 2004) 1.4Heat 4 (2 March 2004) 1.5Wildcard round (9 March 2004)
