Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ contestant, has died at 42 No Comments Uncategorized Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of “American Idol,” has died. She was 42. Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of “American Idol,” has died. She was 42. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)