The Real World of Reality TV: What Happened to the Fallen 'Idols?'

Sanjaya's Malakar’s a bar tender. Lee DeWyze was dropped from his label. Nikki McKibbin landed on ‘Celebrity Rehab.’ For most of the show’s contestants, life post-American Idol hasn’t been easy. Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh discusses his investigative report on the former TV stars following their 15 minutes of fame.

Published May 22 2012 4:44PM EDT