American Idol Former 'Idol' finalists whine about the show's living accommodations 01/14/2007 Former contestants on the hit U.S. TV series, "American Idol," say their living accommodations while on the show were a living nightmare. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' Season 1 finalist Nikki McKibbin dies at age 42 Kelly Clarkson says her weight reflects her happiness -- "It's when I'm fat that I'm happy"Kelly Clarkson: "I wanted to kill myself" when I was "really skinny" TAGS: American Idol Kimberly Caldwell Ryan Star