Kelly Clarkson, a renowned singer, is currently looking back on her time on American Idol. In a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, an interesting incident occurred when she accidentally fudged some crucial details with her friend and fellow singer Clay Aiken.

A Tale of American Idol Memories and a Comical Mix-up

Section 1: The Initial Tour Discussion

On Monday, Dec. 16, 46-year-old Clay Aiken stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show. As reality show alumni, they naturally discussed their time on the hit series. The season 1 champion, 42-year-old Clarkson, began by referring to their 2004 co-headlining Independent Tour. She said, "I won the season before you, but we toured after you won." This statement surprised Aiken, who came in second to season 2 winner Ruben Studdard. His eyes went wide as he corrected her, saying, "After I came in second." A stunned Clarkson replied, "You what?"This initial discussion set the stage for a series of events that would follow, highlighting the humorous mix-up.

Section 2: Realizing the Mistake

Realizing her mistake, the "Since U Been Gone" singer immediately turned to the camera to rectify it. She apologized to Studdard, 46, saying, "So sorry, Ruben. I totally remember that." This moment inspired laughter from both the audience and Aiken. The host joked, "Look, I'm 42, bro. Okay, like, I forgot." Aiken reassured her, saying, "It's been 20 years. We are both getting older."Clarkson continued, saying, "Yes, and I kind of feel like for some reason in my brain movie, y'all are on different shows." This further emphasized the confusion that had arisen.

Section 3: Reminiscing on Tour Days

After some reminiscing on their American Idol and touring days, from heated Scrabble matches to clashing over Aiken's refrigerator organization, Clarkson brought up the "winning thing" once more. She said, "See, now I actually did win." Aiken interjected, "’Cause you did win. Yes. I remember that as well."But Clarkson added, "But I don't know if you remember this and you probably do, but no one cared that I was there [on the 2004 tour]." Her guest objected, saying, "No one!" She doubled down, emphasizing that it was as if she didn't exist during the whole tour.After getting confirmation from Jason Halbert, a current member of her house band who was also on the tour, she confirmed, "I'm telling you, it was as if I didn't exist." Aiken added, "You exist now, darling," inspiring a smattering of supportive applause.

Section 4: Aiken's Friendship with Studdard

Elsewhere in the episode, the pair discussed Aiken's sweet friendship with Studdard. The season 2 winner and runner-up also united on Broadway in 2018 for Ruben and Clay's Christmas Show. Aiken assured that he is "sure" he and Studdard will "do stuff again." He said, "I mean, we’re sort of inseparable. I think we’re better together than apart."Clarkson called the pair an "odd couple" but one that "so works."This episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show was filled with memories and laughter, showcasing the unique bond between these two singers.