American Idol season 5
Season of television series
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- The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006, and concluded on May 24, 2006.
- Taylor Hicks was named the winner, while Katharine McPhee was the runner-up.
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WikipediaThe fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006, and concluded on May 24, 2006. Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson returned as judges, while Ryan Seacrest returned as host. Taylor Hicks was named the winner, while Katharine McPhee was the runner-up. 18 contestants got record deals – nine of them with major labels.
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