Amber Riley
Amber Riley’s path to fame included an audition for American Idol before her breakthrough role on Glee. Speculation has circulated that her size may have influenced her rejection, although no official confirmation has been provided.
Ironically, Riley returned to American Idol not as a contestant but as a guest performer alongside the rest of the Glee cast. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, “I had a profound realization—it wasn’t about not being good enough. It was simply a matter of timing.”
