Almost immediately after the closedown, American Idol's producers, Fremantle, transferred syndication and distribution to Trifecta Entertainment & Media.
The second season, described by the show's producers as "the year that put American Idol on the map with legendary talent and unprecedented ratings,"[2] introduced Ruben Studdard (winner), Clay Aiken (runner-up), Kimberley Locke, and Josh Gracin.
[3] The third season gained much notoriety during its original broadcast owing to alleged racism citing minimal voting results of the well-received African-American female singers.
The fourth edition of Rewind featured the fifth season of American Idol, where Taylor Hicks won and Chris Daughtry was a finalist.
Due to failed distribution with the show’s music licensing, the series was quietly canceled after the final episodes aired in May 2010.