Tata Janeta once participated in the audition for Indonesian Idol season two in 2005. Tata had to accept the failure in the top 24 selection.

Ayya Renita stole the spotlight during the 2012 Indonesia Idol audition. Appearing different like a traditional herbal medicine seller, Ayya sang a song titled "Makhluk Tuhan Paling Seksi" (The Sexiest Creature of God).

Sylvia once auditioned for the Indonesian Idol 2010 competition. Wearing a simple outfit with a brown leather jacket, her performance of Agnez Mo's song "Jera" successfully impressed the judges.

Sammy Simorangkir made everyone amazed when he participated in the Indonesian Idol 2004 audition. Although he didn't become the champion of Indonesian Idol, now Sammy has become a successful singer.

Vidi Aldiano also turned out to have participated in the Indonesian Idol 2006 audition when he was 16 years old. However, he did not make it to the big Idol stage.

"Before becoming famous as the vocalist of Drive, Anji once struggled in the Indonesian Idol competition in 2004."

Not many people know that singer Afgan actually failed in the Indonesian Idol 2007 competition in the past. He had to fail in the top 100 round.

Cakra Khan turns out to have participated in the Indonesian Idol competition. During the audition, Cakra sang the song "I Believe I Can Fly". Before finishing the song, Cakra was asked to stop.

Happy Asmara participated in the D'Academy 4 event in 2016. Although she received a golden ticket, Happy Asmara did not continue. She did not answer phone calls from Indosiar because she was afraid of fraud.