It was the first season hosted by Ryan Seacrest exclusively. Here is a list of all the American Idol winners. The second season of American Idol premiered on January 21, 2003 and continued until May 21, 2003. Pictures: "American Idol" Season 11 Complete Coverage: "American Idol" Photo: Winner Phillip Phillips performs onstage at the American Idol Finale on May 23, 2012, in Los Angeles. Ruben Studdard won American Idol in 2003. American Idol is an American talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. With Kurt Nilsen, Kelly Clarkson, Peter Evrard, Heinz Winckler. Winners of the singing competition from all over the world compete for the ultimate title of World Idol. It was the first season hosted by Ryan Seacrest exclusively. American Idol war über viele Jahre das erfolgreichste Fernsehformat der USA und erreichte zeitweise über 30 Millionen Zuschauer. Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American pop rock singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. Directed by Jonathan Bullen. This was season two af American Idol. Mehrere Teilnehmer der Serie erlangten langfristige nationale und weltweite Erfolge, unter anderen Kelly Clarkson , Carrie Underwood , Chris Daughtry , Fantasia , Jennifer Hudson , Jordin Sparks , Clay Aiken und Adam Lambert . There have been eighteen seasons, so there are eighteen winners.