7 Popular Singers Who Were Once Rejected From Reality Shows

7 Singers Who Lost Reality TV Shows Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jan 28, 2026 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Neha Kakkar Neha Kakkar got eliminated early on Indian Idol Season 2, yet her unique voice and energetic persona eventually made her one of the most loved singers. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Rahul Vaidya Rahul Vaidya didn’t win Indian Idol Season 1, but his charm and talent helped him build a massive fan base. He’s now a popular TV personality beyond singing. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Jubin Nautiyal Jubin Nautiyal didn’t make it to X Factor’s Top 25, but went on to become a major playback singer with multiple hits under his belt. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Arijit Singh Most people don’t know that Arijit was eliminated from Fame Gurukul at just 18 years old. Today, he’s one of Bollywood’s most iconic playback singers. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Vishal Mishra Vishal faced rejection from multiple singing reality show auditions, yet his breakthrough Kaise Hua from Kabir Singh turned him into an industry name. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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