Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper. COUNT 7
QSN1 What year did season seven of American Idol first air? ANS1 2008 QSN2 Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol? ANS2 David Hernandez QSN3 Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol? ANS3 Carly Smithson QSN4 When did season seven premiere? ANS4 January 15, 2008 QSN5 Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper? ANS5 David Hernandez QSN6 Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media? ANS6 professional status QSN7 Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract? ANS7 Carly Smithson