Kelly Clarkson reveals she did not want to win American Idol

Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she did not want to win the inaugural season of ‘American Idol’ in 2002. The singer explained that the winner was required to star in a movie, a commitment she wished to avoid.

Clarkson recalled discussing the situation with runner-up Justin Guarini, noting that she preferred him to win because he wanted to pursue acting. She expressed significant distress regarding the 2003 film ‘From Justin to Kelly’, stating she never intended to be an actress and even attempted to avoid the role.

In past interviews, Clarkson described feeling overwhelmed by the requirement and mentioned being embarrassed by the film's quality.