...would be eliminated each week

http://www.tmz.com/2018/06/29/taylor-hicks-american-idol-eliminations-not-secret/

Hicks, who was crowned Idol winner in 2006, said the only time his "in" on the show didn't come through was for the finale.

B freaking S. Pathetic attempt at trying to reclaim his fame. Sounds like he's sour because he was the least successful Idol and wants to discredit the show for it.