It is shocking to see such allegations. In my experience on the show, the Idol team strives to champion everyone, regardless of race. However, each contestant is explicitly told that the withholding of information that may compromise the show or artist, can and will result in immediate disqualification," Doolittle, who competed on the show's sixth edition in 2007 and finiched in third place
Three African-Americans - Ruben Studdard Barrino and sparks have won the American Idol title over the years, while producer Nigel Lythgoe says of the allegations:
"We treat everybody the same ... no matter the race, religion or sex
