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Katharine McPhee threw some major shade at the man who beat her out for the fifth season of "American Idol," but Taylor Hicks clapped right back.
The former "Smash" and "Scorpion" star captioned a photo of Hicks' winning moment, with her standing by his side as runner-up, by saying, "Voting matters," with an upside down smiley face. She then presented a link to the United States government's official voter registration page.
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View StoryHicks shot right back, though, flipping a smiley face of his own in response, while agreeing to her sentiment. "You're right, voting DOES matter!" he said. "But you're a little late to the party, Kat." Hicks provided a more personal link to a PSA he did for his home state of Alabama, encouraging its citizens to vote.
You're right, voting DOES matter! But you're a little late to the party, Kat 🙃 https://t.co/gefcNBfeNu
@TaylorHicks
While McPhee has gone on to a much higher profile career since her time on the "American Idol" stage, neither of the top two finalists went on to huge success on the music charts. That honor goes to fourth place finisher Chris Daughtry, with honorable mention for country darling Kellie Pickler, who finished in sixth.
After failing to find sustainable chart success, McPhee finally broke through with a co-lead role on NBC's "Smash," and her acting career has taken the lead ever since. After four years starring on CBS's "Scorpion," McPhee recently made her Broadway debut with a four-month starring role in "Waitress."
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View StoryTaylor Hicks has suffered a similar fate on the charts, and also enjoyed a successful run on Broadway, as Teen Angel in "Grease." He has continued to release albums and tour, as well as appearing on multiple television shows. His most recent gig is as host of INSP channel's culinary show "State Plate."
Fans on Twitter loved the exchange, with many declaring Hicks the winner of this shade-off. But McPhee had her defenders, as well, with both "Idol" alums getting teased and poked.
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@PopBangHugh
And the winner is (again!) Taylor Hicks! pic.twitter.com/C7c1LiOorg
@VirginTraveler
769 views?! Looks like a super successful push. pic.twitter.com/DyaPIRvmbE
@houseofsnarks
I need Aloe Vera for these scorching burns 🔥
@TheNatalieS
Well played, Mr. Small Town vs. Queen LA.
@JKat114
lmao and what do you do again? don't think I've heard your name since 2006 🤔
@cryptidscully
taylor hicks do not come for MY season 5 American Idol winner. #BlackHorseAndTheCherryTree #SomewhereOverTheRainbow #WhoWantsToLiveForever ain't nobody wanna hear your spit in a harmonica. pic.twitter.com/KXp6ZIwnPp
@ciulluminati
I'd still take @TaylorHicks over you singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for the thousandth time.
@AndrewBernal87
Ooo girl you just singed my eyebrows off....🔥🔥🔥
@kathygriffin
You're absolutely right.. voting matters. pic.twitter.com/N3nth8poHO
@MissClemm
But I love it. pic.twitter.com/LtCvWDgIKA
@BitterMeg
Its not shade if its a fact. pic.twitter.com/eSNLRg1kOx
@_DubzyWubzy_
Imagine being the contestant that caused Simon Cowell to say that's when he decided he was done with American Idol when he watched a very talented Daughtry go home instead of you.
@MissClemm
LMAO!!!!!! In all honesty I would have rather you won instead of Taylor that season, however we all know the real winner of that season went home 2 weeks before the “winner” was announced....@CHRIS_Daughtry 😍😍😍
@NeedDDubBackRub
Who's the guy on the right?
@TheFelixKay
You're pretty much irrelevant but that was a good burn.. 😆😆 pic.twitter.com/Nh03cDx8wv
@MarteMcLovin
Two people from the Gong Show or some shit are talking smack and this is where I stop for the night. #WTF
@JohnnyHeck
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