After the conclusion of season 24 of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became American idols.

Which "American Idol" winner is most worthy? Who barely deserves to be on the list? We rank the show's 24 victors based on talent and success.

"American Idol" winners receive a recording contract and a cash prize, which has varied over the years. Since the show's 2018 reboot, the prize is reportedly $250,000, paid out as an advance against ...