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Kelly Clarkson Explains Why She Won't Replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol' (Exclusive)

Kelly Clarkson tells ET why being the next 'American Idol' judge wouldn't be the right fit for her.

And while fans of the hit series have been clamoring for Kelly Clarkson to replace Perry, the daytime talk show host tells ET there's a very heartwarming reason as to why she just can't. Clarkson, the very first American Idol winner in September 2002, moved her popular talk show to New York after four seasons in Los Angeles. During her acceptance speech, Clarkson thanked NBC brass for listening to her and accommodating the show's move from one end of the country to the other.

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