Former 'American Idol' Co-Host Brian Dunkleman Says Show's First Season Was 'Very Cruel,' But That's What Made It a 'Hit'

Former co-host Brian Dunkleman is opening up about his experiences on the show. Dunkleman, 52, was a one-season-wonder, appearing as a co-host on the show’s first season in 2002 with Ryan Seacrest . He quit before season 2 began, but said in a new interview that he’s still rattled by what he witnessed during the audition process. “You’re spending a lot of time with these kids in the line, and you’re getting to know them, you’re getting to know their parents. There was a stretch for an hour straight where...