Kelly Clarkson didn’t know American Idol was a TV | TV Shows

She was the first winner of the show, which went on to become a ratings juggernaut for years on FOX, beating Justin Guarani for the title.

She went on to three Grammy Awards, three MTV VMAs and several other honors.

She also has taken home eight total Daytime Emmy Awards for her show.

Idol ran on FOX until 2016. It was revived on ABC in 2018, and has remained on the network since. Season 23, the first with Underwood, premiered March 9th.