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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

American Idol winner says show ‘lied’ about prizes

  • Kelly Clarkson claimed that American Idollied” to her about the prizes she was supposed to receive after winning its inaugural season.
  • She revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that the promised $1 million prize was actually “$1 million worth of investment in you,” and she never received a car, despite being told she would.
  • Clarkson shared her experience while discussing prize issues with The Traitors winner Rob Rausch, who has yet to receive his cash prize.
  • She contrasted her situation with season two runner-up Clay Aiken, who reportedly received cars for himself and his mother.
  • Despite the prize discrepancies, Clarkson credits American Idol for launching her successful career, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her win in 2022.

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