Blake Lewis competed on American Idol nearly two decades ago, finishing the show in second place behind Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks in 2007. While Sparks has gone on to have a fairly high-profile music career, Lewis hasn’t been in the public eye as much in the years that followed the show. So what is the former contestant, who was known for showing off his beatboxing skills on the show, up to today? Scroll down for a deep dive into his life now. What is Blake Lewis doing now? Lewis is still pursuing a career in music, although he’s working in various bands rather than focusing on being a solo artist. He is one half of the group The Private Language with Kj Sawka. They formed the group in 2021 and confirmed in February 2025 that they were back in the studio working on music. Lewis is also in the group Phat...