As American Idol’s 23rd season continues on the 2025 TV schedule, more information has come out about a past contestant whose life came to a tragic end in March. Season 18 alum Doug Kiker, better ...

Last month, American Idol alum Doug Kiker died. The season 18 standout, dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man,” was a favorite among fans. In the years since being on the show, he was reportedly working on ...

The cause of death for American Idol contestant Doug Kiker, better known as "The Singing Garbage Man," has been revealed. According to TMZ, Kiker died from an opioid overdose. Citing the City and ...

Doug Kiker's friends and family now know how the popular American Idol singer died. "The singing garbage man" — as the show tabbed him — was hospitalized in early March and died several days later.