Kelly Clarkson Forgot the 22nd Anniversary of HerAmerican IdolWin: 'Didn't Even Realize What Day It Was'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kelly Clarksonhas a lot more on her plate these days than when she wonAmerican Idolin 2002.

“Hey Kel, it’s September 4th,” said Clarkson’s colleague in the clip, shared to theNBC talk series' social media accounts.

“It is September 4th,” the Grammy winner replied nonchalantly.

“On this day 22 years ago…,” Andy continued, before Clarkson erupted in laughter.

“Oh my God,” she said. “When you said that date, I got nervous, like, ‘Did I miss an anniversary?’ I did!”

American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson sings after winning the contest on Sept. 4, 2002.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

The “Since U Been Gone” performer acknowledged the “exciting” moment before explaining why she “forgot” about the anniversary. “I didn’t even realize what day it was. I’m worried about my kids’ first day of school, which is tomorrow,” she said.

Clarkson previously reflected on herAmerican Idolwin at-length around the milestone 20th anniversary in 2022,writing on Instagramthat the triumph “forever changed the course of my life.”

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Kelly Clarkson on “American Idol” on July 16, 2002.Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/FOX

Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/FOX

“That moment was the door that opened up so much access and opportunity, and creative partnerships that I will be grateful for all of my days,” she continued. “The family and friendships I have created over these 20 years in music and tv are priceless to me.”

Clarkson added, “We only get so many trips around the sun and while I am proud and feel abundantly blessed of the successes and failures that I have learned from, I am most proud and grateful for those friends that have become family, and for their arms that have held me when I needed it and their hearts that listened to me when I felt lost.”

“Without them I would not be where I am. I would probably not be here at all,” she said at the time.

source: people.com