Season 18 alum Doug Kiker, better known to fans as the “Singing Garbage Man,” died from an opioid overdose at age 32, and his ex-fiancée Valerie Cook has opened up about the struggles he faced.

The aspiring musician, nicknamed "The Singing Garbage Man," competed on season 18 of Idol in 2020. By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast American Idol contestant Doug Kiker died ...

Kiker - who was also known as 'The Singing Garbage Man' - previously appeared on the singing competition show during its 18th season and auditioned with Rascal Flatts' Bless the Broken Road.

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 ...