Beyoncé
Even Queen Bey didn't win Star Search when she performed with Girl Tyme band members Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson back in the early 1990s! Jay Z's misses has since established herself as one of the most successful recording artists with countless hits and 17 Grammy Award to date.
Analeigh Tipton
The young stunner placed third in Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model in 2008 after she was recruited through MySpace. She later made her film debut in 2011 before going on to garner praise for her role as a babysitter who has a crush on Steve Carell's character in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Kellie Pickler
The country crooner got her start on season five of American Idol, but only finished sixth in the competition. She's since recorded three studio albums and most recently won season 16 of Dancing With the Stars alongside partner Derek Hough.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Before the blond beauty became the newest cohost of Fox & Friends, she appeared on Survivor: The Australian Outback, on which she became a finalist in 2001.
Clay Aiken
Remember the uproar with the singer lost to American Idol season two winner Ruben Studdard? Well, it may have been for the best, considering he's since become the best-selling artist from season two of the hit competition show.
Justin Timberlake
The Tennessee-born pop sensation appeared on Star Search at the young age of 11, performing country music songs as "Justin Randall." Shortly after, he became a castmember on The Mickey Mouse club alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, J.C. Chasez and Ryan Gosling. He's currently one of the most successful stars in Hollywood, who continues to impress with both his acting and his vocal chops.
Britney Spears
The road to the top hasn't always been a straight shot for this pop princess. She appeared on Star Search at the age of 10 in 1992—but her loss only transformed into future success. The music legend has since sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling arists of all time.
Katharine McPhee
The brunette beauty rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, but lost in the final round to Taylor Hicks. Clearly the second place finish didn't hurt the star, who now has three successful studio albums and a budding acting career under her belt.
Christina Aguilera
And another Mickey Mouse Club member makes the cut! While pop star came in at second place when she competed on Star Search in 1990, there's been nothing second-rate about her music career. Aguilera went on to establish herself as a pop icon and has become one of the most prominent faces in pop music.
Jennifer Hudson
The 31-year-old vocal powerhouse won an Academy Award for her role in the 2006 film Dreamgirls, despite being eliminated in the top-seven show on American Idol in 2004. She's since been named one of the greatest Idols of all time by both the Los Angeles Times and MTV.
One Direction
The famous boybanders finished third in the seventh season of the U.K. X Factor in 2010 before subsequently signing to Simon Cowell's record label. After a number of hit singles, two chart-topping records, and a loyal legion of Directioners, it's safe to say they've become a success.