Ruben Studdard

Biography: With a voice as big as his much-discussed girth, this soulful singer became the second American Idol winner in 2003. Raised singing gospel music, he attended college on a football scholarship before switching his focus to showbiz. Markedly different from his AI competitors — particularly freckle-faced runner-up Clay Aiken — the affectionately nicknamed "Velvet Teddy Bear" won over viewers with his smooth style and easygoing attitude. His post-show career was not the juggernaut everyone anticipated: The tracks and release date of his first album, Soulful, changed many times, while his second, I Need an Angel, smartly featured Studdard doing what he does best: gospel tunes. He also branched out into acting with a string of sitcom guest shots. In 2010, he reunited with his AI cast mate Aiken for a summer tour. Studdard founded The Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts to promote and support music programs in the Greater Birmingham, AL area.

Ruben Studdard's Scores

  • TV
Average career score: 55
Highest Metascore: 55 American Idol: Season 1
Lowest Metascore: 55 American Idol: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 1
  2. Negative: 0 out of 1
1 tv review
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd The View: Season 22 Sep 4, 2018 Performer tbd
tbd The Biggest Loser: Season 16 Sep 11, 2014 Ruben Studdard tbd
tbd The Biggest Loser: Season 15 Oct 15, 2013 Reality Cast Member tbd
tbd The Wendy Williams Show: Season 6 Sep 16, 2013 Guest tbd
tbd Dr. Phil: Season 12 Sep 10, 2013 Guest tbd
tbd The Wendy Williams Show: Season 4 Sep 12, 2011 Performer tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 9 Jan 12, 2010 Performer 3.4
tbd The Wendy Williams Show: Season 2 Jul 13, 2009 Performer tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 8 Jan 13, 2009 Performer 2.2
tbd American Idol: Season 7 Jan 15, 2008 Performer 4.7
tbd American Idol Rewind: Season 2 Sep 29, 2007 Host / Appearing / Performer tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 6 Jan 16, 2007 Performer 4.5
tbd American Idol Rewind: Season 1 Sep 30, 2006 Remarks By tbd
tbd The View: Season 10 Sep 4, 2006 Himself / Ruben Studdard tbd
tbd Martha: Season 2 Aug 16, 2006 Guest tbd
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 4 Jan 4, 2006 Ruben Studdard tbd
tbd Eve: Season 3 Sep 22, 2005 Paul tbd
tbd Life on a Stick: Season 1 Mar 24, 2005 Bobby tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 4 Jan 18, 2005 Audience Member 1.5
tbd 8 Simple Rules: Season 3 Sep 24, 2004 Man 6.4
tbd All of Us: Season 2 Sep 21, 2004 Older Bobby tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 13 Sep 20, 2004 Performer tbd
tbd The View: Season 8 Sep 6, 2004 Himself / Ruben Studdard tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 2 Sep 6, 2004 Guest tbd
tbd Sesame Street: Season 35 Apr 4, 2004 Guest tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 3 Jan 19, 2004 Winner (Season 2) / Performer 1.8
tbd One On One: Season 3 Sep 16, 2003 Himself tbd
tbd The View: Season 7 Sep 8, 2003 Himself / Ruben Studdard tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 12 Sep 2, 2003 Performer tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 2 Jan 21, 2003 Winner (Season 2) / Winner (Season 2) 2.6