Nikki McKibbin

Katherine Nicole McKibbin, also known as Nikki McKibbin, is best known for winning third place in the debut season of American Idol. On October 28, 2020, at the age of 42, she came to a final and eternal rest. Before attaining a great degree of success, the celebrity founded and ran Angelfire Productions, a karaoke company.

However, she decided to let this go after winning a spot in the season to focus on her music career. She signed a contract with RCA Company and 19 Management and joined the Dallas rock band Downside for some time. In 2007, she announced her own solo album, Unleashed. Years later, she formed her own band, Love Stricken Demise, and released their EP, Psychotrip. Aside from music, McKibbin also appeared on numerous reality TV shows, from Fear Factor, Battle of the Network Reality Stars, to Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew.