Advertisement
called out 'lying' over a shock snub - over two decades after being the first winner of the reality singing competition.
The 43-year-old star - who recently - got candid about the topic during Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
She had been joined by guests as well as the season four winner of , Rob Rausch.
When Clarkson asked Rausch about his prize of $220,800, the Love Island alum revealed to the Breakaway songstress that he is still awaiting the payment.
'You know what, I relate to this!' the music artist expressed. 'I relate to this so hardcore. You probably weren't alive when I was on American Idol but I was literally on the show.
She added, 'And they were like, "Oh, you win a million dollars," or whatever. No, you didn't. They lied. It was, like, a million dollars worth of investment in you.'
Kelly Clarkson called out 'lying' American Idol over a shock snub - over two decades after being the first winner of the reality singing competition
She added, 'And they were like, "Oh, you win a million dollars," or whatever. No, you didn't. They lied. It was, like, a million dollars worth of investment in you'
The Harry Potter actor quickly interrupted with, 'Wait, what?' while Clarkson insisted with, 'Yes!'
The performer continued, 'And then they said you get a car. And I needed it because my car was bashed in and I couldn't afford the deductible. And then - no! I did not get a car.'
Advertisement
Clarkson had been the first winner of American Idol in 2002 which was then followed by the star releasing hit tracks such as A Moment Like This, Behind These Hazel Eyes and Because Of You; seen on American Idol in 2002
Last year in September, the singer notably reflected on the 23rd anniversary since winning the competition show
The Stronger hitmaker explained she was stepping back from the show to 'prioritize' her two children and sent gratitude to the team she has worked with over the years.
