Kelly Clarkson could have never dreamed up the impact American Idol would have had on her life when it premiered back in the early aughts.
As you may recall, the 39-year-old singer became the first winner of the competition series in 2002. And while her experience on the reality TV show launched her massive music career, Clarkson had a completely different perspective while filming than what contestants may have today.
We mean, no one could have predicted that the amateur singing contest would go on to dominate television for years during the first season — and this includes Clarkson and her fellow contestants.
In fact, they were actually quite skeptical about Idol and thought it was just going to be “a joke.” Related: The Reason Why Kelly
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