Kelly Clarkson Joined By Original ‘American Idol’ Judges At Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Unveiling


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- Kelly Clarkson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiled on Tuesday
- Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson attended the ceremony
- The singer also celebrated her “American Idol” victory on Instagram 20 years ago
Kelly Clarkson cemented her legacy in the music industry by earning her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 40-year-old singer joins original “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in a major event at the historic Los Angeles landmark. explode report.
Before having his own talk show and selling out concerts and albums, Clarkson entered the “American Idol” competition 20 years ago and became the series’ first winner.
So when the “Breakaway” hit producer witnessed the unveiling of her own star on the Walk of Fame, three judges showed up to show their support. Clarkson received her Rising Star’s framed plaque as Cowell, Abdul and Jackson posed for photos with Clarkson.
To celebrate the milestone, Clarkson took to Instagram share a snapshot She knelt in front of her star at the unveiling. The TV host smiled for the camera and rocked an all-black ensemble.
“Thank you so much to @NBC, @americanidol, @atlanticrecords, @kellyclarksonshow, @nbcthevoice, @creativeartistsagency, my personal team/crew, my band, my friends and family, and today at The Walk of Fame,” she said wrote.
The “Since You’ve Left” singer continued, “You’re all there means so much, and it’s so cool to celebrate with you! It’s the next 20 years. By the way, my star is between Harry Potter and the dead Shi…I dare anyone to surpass it!”
In addition to the Walk of Fame milestone, Clarkson recently celebrated her 20th anniversary in the industry after winning “American Idol.”Earlier this month, she shared a lengthy letter Thank you for this show that “changed the trajectory of my life forever”.
She also didn’t forget to give a shout out to everyone who believed in her and voted for her to win the race 20 years ago. The singer wished them “happiness.”
Meanwhile, Clarkson officially left The Voice. Camila Cabello took her place on the coaching staff at the season 22 premiere of The Singing Contest on Monday.
Before the premiere, Clarkson revealed that she voluntarily decided to skip season 22 to make time for her family. She revealed that she texted her coaches Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and John Legend and they understood her decision.

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