The 10 Wealthiest 'American Idol' Contestants, Ranked by Net Worth

American Idol has produced some of the biggest music stars of the past 20 years.

Ever since launching the career of Kelly Clarkson all the way back in 2002, the long-running singing competition TV series has provided a platform for several contestants on the show to skyrocket – and many of the biggest names weren’t even necessarily the winners!

Since their seasons, so many contestants have had hit singles and albums, won awards, and made successful transitions into film and TV work, as well as taking on endorsement deals and launching various businesses and side ventures.

We’ve rounded up the most wealthy American Idol alums based on their estimated net worth.

Click through to see which American Idol stars have the richest, ranked…