Flashback to the Early Days of Reality TV: My American Idol Audition
2025-03-20
Entertainment Weekly
Take a step back in time to the dawn of reality TV, when shows like American Idol and other popular culture phenomena were just beginning to take the world by storm. I'm throwing it back to my audition for season 2 of American Idol in 2002, surrounded by some of my favorite pop culture icons of the era. It was an exciting time, with reality TV shows like Survivor and Big Brother also gaining traction, and marking the beginning of a new era in entertainment. Get ready for a blast from the past and a glimpse into the early days of reality TV, with its unique blend of competition and celebrity culture.