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Katy Perry Compares Top 8 ‘American Idol’ Contestant to Kelly Clarkson


On the Sunday, April 28, episode of ‘American Idol,’ judge Katy Perry compared top 8 contestant Julia Gagnon to season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson

Of course, Clarkson, 42, was the first-ever American Idol winner way back in September 2002 and has gone on to win three Grammy Awards, while amassing four No. American Idol paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people achieve their dreams of music stardom. The series premiered in 2002 on Fox with a star-studded judging panel consisting of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

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