When "American Idol" first aired in 2002, TV viewers were instantly hooked for a myriad of reasons. People loved watching the show for the auditions and stories about the competing contestants. Of course, some watched just to see contestants bombing their auditions, while others were in it for the journey that contestants went on to fulfill their dreams.

Whether you love or hate "American Idol," there is no denying that it has created some mega stars over the years from Kelly Clarkson to Jennifer Hudson to Carrie Underwood. But apart from all its triumphant tales, the show has also been rocked by huge scandals. We’ve made a video that takes a deep dive into these American Idol scandals for you to enjoy.

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Racy photos | 0:00
Alleged affair | 1:23
Disqualified for being a pro | 2:34
Backstage battles | 3:29
An oppressive contract | 4:40
'Incredibly racist' voting | 5:45
The Parent Trap trick | 6:49
Howard Stern steps in | 7:56
Preemptive critique | 9:03

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