Kelly Clarkson reunites with original 'American Idol' judges to receive her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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reunion on! After hosting Simon Cowell for her daytime debut, Jennifer Hudson was reunited with another member of the show's original judging panel -- Randy Jackson. «Thank you for you voice and bringing your voice to us on the show,» the music legend said to Hudson, recalling their first encounter at her  audition in Atlanta 18 years ago. «I grew up in the church, in the hood. You grew up in the church, probably in the hood too. Singing is what we love, we grow up loving singing in the church,» Jackson shared.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Simon Cowell has more than proved X Factor bosses wrong as he admitted they had turned him down for a job when he first started out.The media mogul, 62, has led the way on a series of hit reality TV shows, which also include Britain's Got Talent.But, speaking to Howie Mandel on his podcast, Simon confessed he was turned down for a role in the mailroom of the production company Fremantle.READ MORE: Simon Cowell reveals why he cut back on work and if there will be X Factor revivalHe said: "I was thinking, how do you not give someone the job in the mailroom? All I am doing is delivering the mail. How can you say no? I was thinking ‘I will be quick’.

Kelly Clarkson may not be a judge again on the latest season of The Voice, which premiered on Monday 19, September, but she still can't help but get the behind-the-scenes scoop from her former co-stars!MORE: Kelly Clarkson joined by children as she accepts Walk of Fame starAs the star reunited with Blake Shelton on the latest episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the two caught up on everything that's new on the singing competition show.A big change is the arrival of Camila Cabello, who took over Kelly's seat, and the daytime talk show host was quick to inquire how it was going for her.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson dazzles in glitzy mini dressMORE: Kelly Clarkson receives praise from fans over her latest looks on her show"So… how are things at The Voice? I know you miss me," she first teased, to which Blake quickly joked: "Oh my god, so bad."He then reassured the singer that the show, and her judges seat, were in good hands, saying that: "You know, it's… Camilla has done a good job," though maintaining: "Nobody's you."The founding member of the show said: "Let's just say there's only one Kelly Clarkson," before cheekily adding that: "But… there is one person we've found who can talk as much as you, and that's Camila."A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Kelly did eight seasons of The VoiceKelly was quick to agree, sharing her own experience of meeting the former Fifth Harmony member.

Celebrating their mom! While being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kelly Clarkson had the support of daughter River, 8, and son Remington, 6.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Kelly Clarkson felt "freaked out" to be "cemented in history" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 40-year-old pop star shot to fame back in 2002 when she won the inaugural series of 'American Idol' and has been given the prestigious honour of a spot on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles located outside the Dolby Theater where the reality singing competition was filmed. Asked what it felt like to be "cemented in history", she told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy.

Simon Cowell has said he “wouldn’t be here today” if not for the success of Kelly Clarkson, as the singer was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The star got her big break when she won first ever season of American Idol, which launched her into superstardom all the way back in 2002.The music mogul, 62, said Kelly, 40, was “one of the most loyal, talented” people he had helped throughout his career, as he spoke at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. He was joined by fellow his judges from the original series, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who also praised Kelly before her star was unveiled. Reminiscing on to the days to when he first met Kelly, Simon told her: "I remember not just your voice but your personality.

Simon Cowell would have nothing without singer Kelly Clarkson, he has claimed as he honoured the superstar singer.Kelly, 40, found fame back in 2002 when she became the first winner of American Idol, catapulting her to international stardom.Since winning the talent show, which first aired in the UK, the star has gone on to rack up a string of hit records and awards, including a Grammy.READ MORE: X Factor stars to take ITV show to court over £1m 'bullying' and 'trauma' claimBut while Simon Cowell may have helped launch her career, the music mogul has also claimed Kelly helped him sustain a lengthy career in the music and entertainment business.Kelly was recently honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which saw former judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul reunite with Kelly and Simon.Praising Kelly, the dad-of-one said: "I remember the day we met you, I remember not just your voice but your personality."I didn't realise at that point how good you were, I just liked you, and I'm so thankful."I can honestly say thanks to you I'm here today, genuinely, I swear to God."He went on to add: "Because you validated what we did – if we didn’t find a star there's no point in doing these shows and I could never predict what was going to happen."The Kelly you see in front of the camera is the Kelly you see behind the camera, she is one of the nicest, most loyal, talented people I have had the great, great fortune to help."Kelly went on to say she was honoured to "not just have yes people" but to have had so much support over the past two decades.The singer is preparing for the release of her first album in five years, with the record believed to be focused on her split from her former husband, Brandon Blackstock.Kelly and

Kelly Clarkson was honored with her own star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and the celebrated singer and TV personality beamed as she basked in the celebratory glow of the achievement.Clarkson spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura after the big event — where she was reunited with original  judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson — and Clarkson reflected on what it was like to be «cemented in history» on the Walk of Fame.«Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy. I didn't really think about it like, that but it's incredible,» Clarkson shared. «I mean, you know, you've seen these pictures since you were a kid, with all these major people that influenced you artistically in your life, and it's cool to be a part of that.»«Especially like right in front of where I won [] 20 years ago,» added Clarkson, whose star is located right in front of the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd.

Kelly Clarkson was joined by her two children on Monday for a rare public appearance as she accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.MORE: Kelly Clarkson will release a new album after five-year breakThe singer and talk show host is mom to daughter River Rose, eight, and son Remington Alexander, six, and the two joined her on Hollywood Boulevard for the special celebration which saw Simon Cowell present her with the award.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsRiver wore a sweet bright red tunic with blue leggings and biker boots, while Remington wore red and green Gucci pants with a cream polo shirt.Kelly, who had a big smile on her face, wore a classic velvet black dress with pointed black leather boots.MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares emotional message about huge life change as fans inundate her with supportRandy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who along with Simon were on the American Idol judging panel when she won two decades ago, were also in attendance."I actually thought I was being punked on the first day," Simon said of the first day of auditions when he met Kelly in 2000.  Kelly gave her children a big hugHe continued: "Paula [was] resigned. Every singer was out of tune and it got worse, progressively.

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Kelly Clarkson has officially been honoured with a Hollywood star.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Kelly Clarkson's  family came out in full force to support the singer and talk show host at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Monday. The original judging panel — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul -- were on hand to help pay tribute to Clarkson.The trio posed for photos with Clarkson as she proudly displayed her star and cemented her place in Hollywood history.Cowell spoke at the ceremony, praising Clarkson and the career she's had since winning the singing competition during its inaugural season.«We were just talking about the moment when you sang 'Respect,' and we all looked at each other, and it was like, 'Oh.

Kelly Clarkson‘s two children, River Rose and Remington Blackstock, are all grown up!

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Hallmark star shared a photo of her Target bounty earlier this year. It is funny how the phenomenon seems to extend to celebrities as well. They also seem powerless to resist the red dartboard, and Kelly Clarkson even made reference to the big box store when commenting on her fame.