Madonna Once Believed She Would’ve Flopped on ‘American Idol’

American Idol has given many dreamers an opportunity for superstardom. But Madonna felt the iconic reality television series would’ve done her career more harm than good.

‘American Idol’ host was disappointed that the show didn’t find the next Madonna

Madonna at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Madonna | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Even among her fellow contemporaries, Madonna stands out as one of the music industry’s most unique megastars. Her records have sold hundreds of millions of units worldwide, touching lives and inspiring generations of future artists. She was the type of artist that even American Idol’s earlier judges hoped to find.

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