Kelly Clarkson famously won the first-ever season of American Idol back in 2002. However, she doesn’t think she would have stood a chance if she competed against Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard.

Kelly Clarkson 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson didn't know show was televised when she signed up Clarkson won the 1st season of 'American Idol' in 2002. By Lori A Bashian Fox News.

It was on September 4, 2002, when Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first winner of Fox’s singing competition American Idol.The singer is commemorating the 20th anniversary since her victory on the ...

Original "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson is sharing if she'd take Katy Perry's role as judge on the show after quitting her gig on "The Voice." ...

Kelly Clarkson is hugged by Justin Guarini after winning 'American Idol' on Sept. 4, 2002. Believe it or not, but the original "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson won the first season of the reality ...

American Idol season 13 winner Caleb Johnson performs at the 25th National Memorial Day Concert rehearsals at U.S. Capitol West Lawn on May 24, 2014 in Washington, DC.

I miss the American Idol days of Kelly Clarkson–before the winners fell into the Idol Abyss. Pic credit: FOX. For any Idol die-hards out there, this is for you.

LOS ANGELES – Seventeen years ago, on Sept. 4, 2002, I interviewed Kelly Clarkson moments after the 20-year-old singer won the inaugural season of “American Idol.” Last week, I spoke to her ...