Kelly Clarkson claims to never have received car prize for American Idol win

Kelly Clarkson claims to never have received car prize for American Idol win Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, and her prize was a car and a recording contract worth $1 million. 11 March 2026 Kelly Clarkson claims she never received the car she was promised for winning American Idol. Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002 However, the 43-year-old star did get a recording contract worth $1 million as part of her prize for being crowned victorious in the first season of the singing competition 24 years ago. On Tuesday's (10.03.