Kelly Clarkson recently addressed rumors of a feud with fellow "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, firmly denying any animosity and highlighting their limited interaction. During an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," a viewer questioned Clarkson about her experience having Underwood as a guest on her talk show. Before the question was fully posed, Clarkson interjected, clarifying that she and Underwood "don't even know each other well enough to be pitted against each other." She reiterated that they've only met a handful of times and there's "no beef" between them.
Clarkson expressed her frustration with the constant comparisons and rivalry narrative, pointing out that such speculation is typically directed at female artists and less so with their male counterparts. She described having Underwood on her show as "awesome" and "great," but noted that the interview was conducted remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Clarkson expressed her desire to have Underwood on the show again in person.
Clarkson has previously shared an anecdote about being mistaken for Underwood. In a 2020 episode of her talk show, she recounted a fan approaching her, praising a song that wasn't hers. Clarkson realized the fan had confused her with Underwood and, in a humorous turn, even signed the fan's autograph as "Carrie Underwood."
Both Clarkson and Underwood have achieved remarkable success since their respective "American Idol" victories. Clarkson won the inaugural season, while Underwood triumphed in season 4. Clarkson has since established herself as a multi-talented entertainer, hosting her own successful talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
