Ruben Studdard-A Whole New World

[@theone-tg4ey]

This dude nailed it then , iconic. Classic

[@christinan6450]

The velvet teddy bear!!! I luv his voice & personality, I can listen to him all day.

[@comedianpottymouth]

Didn't know Gladys night blessed him with that name

[@mdooms76]

This was one of the best seasons and contestants ever! I go back and watch old performances by Reuben and Fantasia.

[@chhuanteiikhiangte6904]

No, Clay Aiken and adam lambert were the best

[@sw20yrz84]

Agreed. No one was better than Reuben during his season, and he won for a reason. I liked Clay, but he had more of a Broadway voice. I’m glad they’re friends and collaborating together today.

[@gbrow3191]

Me too 😊

[@brandonrice2833]

@@chhuanteiikhiangte6904clay was great, but Ruben clears.

[@brandonrice2833]

For sure

[@mordakie3805]

i still come back to this performance

[@VRSMLTD]

why? shit sucks

[@seal3081]

It is really good

[@isaiah904s]

When I heard him sing this I knew he would win

[@nbcini8033]

I remember getting goosebumps when I heard him sing this song.

[@justinford9469]

whole new world is one of my fave Disney songs to.

[@khaledjones6237]

Me too

[@royaltyJkash]

Justin Ford I agree. one of the best ever written. Billboard also agrees so good taste 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@janna1361]

God bless him more and more each day!

[@sarahberry6434]

Best idol performance of all times

[@yami8669]

Still blow you away in 2024

[@VRSMLTD]

im sorry for your ears bud

[@shaneentaylor4325]

This is a really beautiful song. Ruben Studdard Is, My Favorite Singer

[@williammitchell1804]

Ruben's got serious skills. His cover of Al Green's "How CanYou Mend A Broken Heart" is genius work. Much respect and love to you Ruben. Keep on doing what you are doing.

[@onceyoubecomeasianyounever3282]

He could be the genie in broadway

[@camillamayanaavizdonascime4289]

Oh my god , beautiful voice

[@shaneentaylor302]

Go Ahead, And Sang That Song Mr. Christopher Ruben Studdard!!! A Whole New, World Is Just Such A Beautiful Song! Wow Velvet Teddy Bear.

[@danceskatehorse]

Ruben is awesome! ❤

[@channerattoyota1]

The silky smooth voice of the big lovable teddy bear

[@a.r.4657]

What a wonderful voice!!! Greetings from Russia!

[@powellwynnehousing]

2020! Love you, Ruben!

[@margaretthai588]

He is so humble that you can not help but want to see him again and again. Voice is not bad. Not bad at all.

[@kenbina]

Gladys Knight was a fantastic guest judge and she was so accurate in giving Ruben his nickname. I knew it would stick, the moment she said “Velvet Teddy Bear”.

[@beebeebiggs]

I hear Clay then I feel Clay should've won but then I hear Reuben and I think the same...this was a great competition

[@courtneycoley8487]

The first time someone EVER gave me chills on American idol

[@VRSMLTD]

the bar was real low huh

[@theone-tg4ey]

Timeless and amazing 🌞❤️ iconic

[@beegee7573]

Best rendition of this

[@kyh442]

Randy was right! Those first few notes just grabbed you!!

[@rachieraindrop1682]

I love him ❤️

[@lannypabiania8486]

omg im just like riding on a magic carpet ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@Ifebube]

Lovely voice

[@TheGamersGuide819]

He was a beautiful tone

[@samin0712]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@kallideepsea718]

This song is evolving every year

[@tommy9758]

I watched this in 2003 and don't realized he was a contestant of talent show.

[@venpad8434]

Beautiful 💖

[@carolinetheresya145]

❤you, ruben

[@ININOOB]

very very very Good

[@mustafasezer9053]

Talent

[@fernandolossa6188]

Ruben show is a great artist always was and always will be he ate it with this song from Disney of Aladdin A Whole New World wow

[@TheButterflyPrincess926]

I want a longer version ❤

[@Hausofthecrazy8]

Should have got him to sing this song for the new version of Aladdin

[@hiriamanuel8909]

Yes

[@samanthadicriscio4805]

Never saw this episode. Such a beautiful voice

[@Fearlessfighter0]

He sings for real.

[@rugga]

Goosebumps

[@raymondjimmyeric1952]

2020 anyone????

[@ShadowCat926]

I wish he recorded this...

[@shaneentaylor-bi7gl]

😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alexanderpytko5394]

I didn't see season 2 but I often saw pictures of Ruben dressed this way, wearing a jersey and a cap. To be honest, I actually thought that he was a rap singer not a soul/gospel singer. WOW! Just goes to show that you can't judge a book by it's cover.

[@bensonewa8054]

Who’s listening to this in 2020?!?!?

[@bayleewinkler8920]

I can't believe this guy was on the same show as Sanjaya 😂😂😂

[@KingSupaBoii]

I aint know bruh could sing 😳😳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥

[@Rahardian-w1p]

Lots of people wanted and still stubbornly claim Clay was the winner. Yeah Clay no doubt has his strength but at times Clay goes sharp when he shouts. Here is why Ruben is the winner. You don't need to shout or dance. U just need to sing at the notes right and feel the song and people will feel with you

[@jada-shaewilliams9106]

❤️

[@Bloooooooooooppp]

He wasn’t only just an amazing singer, but he had the full package as an artist. Clay was an awesome singer but i didn’t see him as an artist, maybe a great broadway performer but I couldn’t see myself buying music from him.

[@cmiller928]

A comment that was edited out from the original from Gladys knight, "Your voice just strokes the spirit!"

[@DanNwf]

come back here to hear the greatest verison of this song

[@leftyla]

He's gonna have a great music career ahead of him! Oh wait...

[@oney3281]

It’s not often that a big black man succeeds, but this case, it’s proven that anyone can win

[@raterus]

I came here to show my daughter who beat Clay, and you know Rueben wasn't half bad

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

Half bad? 😂 Please.

[@NEAmarillo79107]

There is only four people who I know can sing A Whole new World Ruben Studdard is number 3 the other 3 are Brad Kane and Lea Salagona and Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle besides me I dont think I can perform a Whole new world anymore

[@strangetourist180]

Celine teamed up with Peabo on Beauty & the Beast; Regina Belle was the gorgeous voice we heard on A Whole New World :)

[@David-cf8qt]

Don't forget me

[@fandixb78]

17 dislikes??!! Are u kidding me ? Ruben rocks 👍👍👍

[@zoewoods5159]

Hi Domeju. From the bottom of my heart thank you for getting Ruben's performances. Sorry to be a nuisance but those eliminations I asked for - will you be able to find them? Leah Labelle's as well if possible

[@Domeju]

I'm pretty sure I can. and I'll Leah's as well. might take a bit since I have so many requests, plus eliminations usually take a bit longer to do.

[@urangawakbujj]

I think after Superstar, this is Ruben's only "moment" on the show. He goes Okay after this

[@Domeju]

I kinda agree. Superstar was his best and most memorable performance in my opinion. But Simon always seemed kinda bias towards Ruben by comparing him with other contestants, and he didn't seem to like Clay very much.

[@StevenEagleEagleman]

Yeah he seemed to be sponsoring Ruben except for the occasional times he told Clay that his performance was the best on the show or something like that.

[@sonnychauhan1447]

@sboudreaux27 well it did implode but not immediately he did have a platinum album and then one gold album

[@NEAmarillo79107]

Whole lot of Ruben Studdard going on in here

[@davidhill8565]

Ruben Studdard could’ve recorded it as a duet with American Idol season 12’s Amber Holcomb.

[@tashkenty]

Is this peabo Brysons twin?☺️

[@charlesbrian-zn6dw]

Sounds a lot like levert. Should been bigger

[@hannahserice1506]

Amazing job!! So much talent in him. I liked and subbed. I did a cover of this song as well and it would mean the world to me if you could check it out and tell me what you think! Have a great day!!

[@jessefreeman6253]

Robbed him

[@machoman1016]

I remember that Rickey (R.I.P.) wanted to do A Whole New World as well but Ruben beats him to it.

[@michelleaugust691]

Fatal car accident. Drunk driver hit him.

[@machoman1016]

UNPOPULAR OPINION TIME: I hated the 205 jerseys I just felt like it cheapen him as a performer.

[@nicholascisternino4760]

we all know why clay lost to him. It's still sociably acceptable to discriminate against gays in this country, although it's getting much better. Any objective person would be lying if they said Ruben could sing half as well as Clay. This being said, I'm glad it was Ruben that won if Clay couldn't because he is obviously a kind, genuine person, but that doesn't change the fact that he couldn't sing nearly as well as clay. I think he has a better personality, but when it comes to singing if you are being honest, you know I'm right.

[@Dulcess]

In your opinion, we all have our idea of who we as singer's and Clay didn't do anything for me... See difference of opinion.

[@justagirlfromphoenix1023]

Lmao

[@activelivingchallenger4298]

But America didn’t know he was gay back then. People were even shipping him with other contestants

[@G11713]

This is suppose to be a corny song...

[@jayk8510]

Clay Aiken is a way better singer

[@yoloyolo-bj3by]

his voice sounds fake omg