Kelly Clarkson Claims ‘American Idol’ Lied About $1 Million Prize and Car [WATCH]

Singer Kelly Clarkson says the prize package she was promised after winning the first season of “American Idol” did not match what she ultimately received, as reported by Page Six.

Clarkson, 43, made the comments during Tuesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where she was joined by actor Daniel Radcliffe and reality television contestant Rob Rausch.

The conversation turned to prize money after Rausch mentioned that he has yet to receive the $220,800 he won on Season 4 of “The Traitors.”

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Clarkson said the situation reminded her of her own experience following her win on the debut season of “American Idol” in 2002.

“You know what, I relate to this!” Clarkson said. “I relate to this so hardcore. You probably weren’t alive when I was on ‘American Idol,’ but I was literally on the show.”

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Clarkson went on to claim that the widely advertised prize did not materialize in the way it had been presented.

“They were like, ‘Oh, you win a million dollars,’ or whatever,” Clarkson said. “No, you didn’t. They lied. It was like a million dollars’ worth of investment in you.”

Radcliffe appeared surprised by the statement and asked for clarification.

“Wait, what?” he said.

Clarkson confirmed her claim and added that she also did not receive another item she believed had been part of the prize.

“Yes!” Clarkson said. “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.”

Clarkson then recalled that Clay Aiken, who finished as runner-up during the show’s second season, received a vehicle.

“Clay Aiken, who didn’t win the second season, got a car — and [so did] his mom!” Clarkson told the audience.

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