See What Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken and the Rest of the ‘American Idol’ Runner-Ups Are Doing Now!

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Nov 1, 2016 4:47 pm·

By Allison Cacich

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They may have lost out to the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Studdard on American Idol, but runner-ups like Justin Guarini and Clay Aiken have gone on to have successful careers of their own!

Scroll through the gallery below to see what the show's second-place finishers are doing now!

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Justin Guarini (Season 1)

The 38-year-old stars in the upcoming Broadway musical, In Transit.

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Clay Aiken (Season 2)

The 37-year-old, who ran for Congress in 2014, recently appeared as a political correspondent on The View.

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Diana DeGarmo (Season 3)

This year, the 29-year-old — who's married to fellow Idol alum Ace Young — appeared in her third film, The Morning Sun.

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Bo Bice (Season 4)

The 41-year-old is performing and recording with his band, Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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Katharine McPhee (Season 5)

The 32-year-old currently stars on the CBS drama, Scorpion.

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Blake Lewis (Season 6)

The 35-year-old is performing gigs around the country.

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David Archuleta (Season 7)

The 25-year-old is releasing a new song called "Numb" on Nov. 4.

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Adam Lambert (Season 8)

The 34-year-old just wrapped up a summer festival tour with Queen.

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Crystal Bowersox (Season 9)

The 31-year-old recently wrapped a tour spanning 13 states.

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Lauren Alaina (Season 10)

The 21-year-old released a single called "Road Less Traveled" in July, and toured with singer Alan Jackson.

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Jessica Sanchez (Season 11)

The 21-year-old is currently recording her second album, and released the first single, "Call Me," in May.

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Kree Harrison (Season 12)

The 26-year-old's debut album, This Old Thing, was released in July.

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Jena Irene (Season 13)

The 20-year-old's debut album, Innocence, was released in April.

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Clark Beckham (Season 14)

The 24-year-old will soon begin touring with singer Jon Bellion.

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La'Porsha Renae (Season 15)

The 23-year-old is currently working on her debut album with Big Machine and Motown Records.

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