American Idol Brian Dunkleman "decides not to return" for 'American Idol 2,' opts to "pursue other opportunities" 10/10/2002 Variety reports that "American Idol" co-host and sometimes Coca-Cola pitchman Brian Dunkleman won't be part of the hit Fox reality show's second season. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: American Idol Brian Dunkleman Ryan Seacrest
