In the 20 years Since U Been Gone,Kelly Clarkson, there have been many subsequent winners ofAmerican Idol.The Grammy winner, who justreleased her most recent studio albumChemistrylast Friday, joinedAndy CohenonWatch What Happens Livefor a game of “Plead the Fifth” Tuesday night.But, when Cohen turned the conversation to the show that made the star famous (after she’d already taken a pass on the first question) Clarkson, 41, knew she was in trouble.“Can you name anAmerican Idolwinner from the last five years?” asked Cohen.Kelly Clarkson on Watch What Happens Live in June 2023.Charles Sykes/Bravo via GettyClarkson’s face immediately fell.“Oh s—,” she said with a laugh. “In fairness, I don’t — OK… huh,” she continued, looking up at the ceiling as if hoping to find an answer.“No no no! I got one!” Clarkson cheered, before realizing she spoke too soon after she trying and failing to cobble somebody’s name together.“No. No I don’t have one,” she finally admitted.Andy Cohen and Kelly Clarkson on Watch What Happens Live in June 2023.Charles Sykes/Bravo via GettyClarkson becameIdol’s first-ever winner in 2002 during the show’s debut season and has gone on towin three Grammys, score 16 Grammy nominations, release 10 albums (includingChemistry),coach contestants on NBC’sThe Voiceand even hosther own daytime talk show.Kelly Clarkson wins American Idol in 2002.Other notableIdolwinners from throughout the show’s 21-season run includeCarrie Underwood, who took home the first place prize in 2005 for the show’s fourth season;Jordin Sparksin 2006, country starScotty McCreeryin 2010 andPhillip Phillipsin 2011.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Victors from the last five years, however, (and the acceptable answers to Cohen’s original question) includeIam Tongi(Season 21),Noah Thompson(Season 20),Chayce Beckham(Season 19),Just Sam(Season 18) andLaine Hardy(Season 17).Earlier this month, Just Sam spoke toTMZ Liveabout their experience on the ABC reality series and why they’ve returned to performing in the New York City subways.Just Sam.“I was like, ‘That’s it, me and my mother will never experience the same struggles again.’ And really, that’s not what it was,” recalled the non-binary performer, noting the pandemic-era timing of their win. “It was also difficult because I was the onlyAmerican Idolin history to win at the beginning of COVID, and everything was shut down.“Just Sam wonIdolin 2020 over runner-up Arthur Gunn.
In the 20 years Since U Been Gone,Kelly Clarkson, there have been many subsequent winners ofAmerican Idol.
The Grammy winner, who justreleased her most recent studio albumChemistrylast Friday, joinedAndy CohenonWatch What Happens Livefor a game of “Plead the Fifth” Tuesday night.
But, when Cohen turned the conversation to the show that made the star famous (after she’d already taken a pass on the first question) Clarkson, 41, knew she was in trouble.
“Can you name anAmerican Idolwinner from the last five years?” asked Cohen.
Kelly Clarkson on Watch What Happens Live in June 2023.Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty
Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty
Clarkson’s face immediately fell.
“Oh s—,” she said with a laugh. “In fairness, I don’t — OK… huh,” she continued, looking up at the ceiling as if hoping to find an answer.
“No no no! I got one!” Clarkson cheered, before realizing she spoke too soon after she trying and failing to cobble somebody’s name together.
“No. No I don’t have one,” she finally admitted.
Andy Cohen and Kelly Clarkson on Watch What Happens Live in June 2023.Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty
Clarkson becameIdol’s first-ever winner in 2002 during the show’s debut season and has gone on towin three Grammys, score 16 Grammy nominations, release 10 albums (includingChemistry),coach contestants on NBC’sThe Voiceand even hosther own daytime talk show.
Kelly Clarkson wins American Idol in 2002.
Other notableIdolwinners from throughout the show’s 21-season run includeCarrie Underwood, who took home the first place prize in 2005 for the show’s fourth season;Jordin Sparksin 2006, country starScotty McCreeryin 2010 andPhillip Phillipsin 2011.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Victors from the last five years, however, (and the acceptable answers to Cohen’s original question) includeIam Tongi(Season 21),Noah Thompson(Season 20),Chayce Beckham(Season 19),Just Sam(Season 18) andLaine Hardy(Season 17).
Earlier this month, Just Sam spoke toTMZ Liveabout their experience on the ABC reality series and why they’ve returned to performing in the New York City subways.
Just Sam.
“I was like, ‘That’s it, me and my mother will never experience the same struggles again.’ And really, that’s not what it was,” recalled the non-binary performer, noting the pandemic-era timing of their win. “It was also difficult because I was the onlyAmerican Idolin history to win at the beginning of COVID, and everything was shut down.”
Just Sam wonIdolin 2020 over runner-up Arthur Gunn.
source: people.com
