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Kelly Clarkson Reveals the One Person Who Could Have Beaten Her on ‘American Idol’ — Find Out Who!

Kelly Clarkson just admitted who she thinks could have stolen the crown from her on American Idol.

The “Miss Independent” singer revealed that Season 2 winner, Ruben Studdard, would have beaten her in the singing competition if he had been a contestant on Season 1.

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Kelly and Ruben in 2004.

“I feel like there are nights when I can be effortless and those are amazing,” Kelly, 34, explained on an upcoming episode of Harry Connick Jr.‘s talk show. “But [Ruben] is effortless every time.”

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Since winning the show in 2002, the mom-of-two has remained one of the most successful singers to come out of the series. Do you think Ruben could have won over Kelly?

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