Fantasia who? ;-)
Do you know that both Fantasia and Jennifer were up for the lead role in that film, and that Jennifer beat her out. LOL!
I wonder if Larry, Moe and Curly -- as someone on another board calls Randy, Simon and Paula -- really know what they're talking about sometimes. They didn't remember Kelly Clarkson until she wowed everyone singing 'Respect' during the round of 32 that first season. They were solidly behind Tamyra Gray that year. They didn't like Clay (apparently Moe still doesn't). They didn't like Jennifer or Diana or Josh Gracin. But these are the AI alumni who are making it out there on their talent in the real world.
No kidding? There's hope for "the real world."