American Idol: Where Are They Now?

Diana DeGarmo has dropped three dress sizes, William Hung made $1 million – catch up with Idol stars from seasons past in an excerpt from the new PEOPLE book American Idol, Where Are They Now?

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WILLIAM HUNG

Idol Appearance: Season 3 (2004)
How He Did: Never made it past the first audition
For someone who butchered Ricky Martin's "She Bangs," Hung has had a surprisingly lucrative "singing" career. His 2004 CD of covers, Inspirations, hit the Billboard Top 40, and Hung, 24, says he's earned over $1 million since Idol. These days, he warbles for fans at mall appearances. "They ask for pictures and autographs," says Hung. "It happens a lot."

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