Daquan on Instagram: "🤣🤣 American Idol is a popular reality singing competition that first aired in 2002, created to discover new musical talent from across the United States. Contestants audition before a panel of celebrity judges, advancing through multiple rounds based on their vocal performances and audience votes. The show helped launch the careers of artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Adam Lambert, becoming a cultural phenomenon that shaped modern talent-based television.