"You have a gift from the gods": Fans react as Kelly Clarkson expresses gratitude 23 years after her American Idol victory

 Kelly Clarkson on winning American Idol. (Image via Getty)
Kelly Clarkson on winning American Idol. (Image via Getty)

Kelly Clarkson is opening up about the love and support she received from her fans during her American Idol journey. Reflecting on the win, the singer uploaded an Instagram post on September 4 that read:

"To everyone that took time 23 years ago to call in and vote for me, thank you 🙏 Winning American Idol changed my life and I will be forever grateful for all of you that have supported me for so many years."

Continuing the statement, she wrote:

"It is a gift to find your purpose and passion, and to be able to make a living doing it is the cherry on top. Thank you, always."

The 43-year-old first rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of American Idol. Beyond her celebrated music career, she also hosts The Kelly Clarkson Show and Songs & Stories. Expanding her creative ventures, she launched the Kelly Clarkson Home Collection, a stylish home goods line, and more recently founded her own record label, High Road Records.

Clarkson is also an author, known for books like River Rose and the Magical Christmas and River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.


Fans react to Kelly Clarkson's Instagram post about American Idol

With almost 8 million Instagram followers, Kelly Clarkson’s recent post, reflecting on American Idol's win and thanking fans, quickly caught her followers' attention. Let’s have a look at how they reacted.

Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
"Thank you for all these amazing memories along the way! You have a gift from the gods so thank you for sharing it with us 🥰," a fan, @thelatintwist, commented.
Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
"I voted for Kelly and screamed and cried when she won!!!" another user, @tarinfinn, added.
"23 years ago the greatest voice of our generation was launched!!! 🔥🔥👏👏💖💖," another user, @jessicajewell88, posted.
"I still remember how Justin hugged you after your name was called. Even he knew you were THE American Idol. So proud of what you’ve accomplished. Love from a Filipina fan who voted for you when she lived in LA." one more user, @ladyj_817, commented.
Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
Fans react to Clarkson's post. (Image via Instagram/@kellyclarkson)
"Best memory of using my house phone was repeatedly calling to vote for you each week @kellyclarkson 😂👏❤️," one more user, @heatherlately, wrote.
"This song still gives me the chills. The best winning moment- best contestant ever. So happy for your success. Love when great things happen to great people." another user, @barbaraapt, posted.
"I VOTED SO MANY TIMES I LOST COUNT. KC 4 LIFE!!! SO THANKFUL for a moment like this!!" one more user, @moremacy, added.

Along with fans, celebrities like Demi Lovato also took to the comments to admire Clarkson’s journey and celebrate her win.


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Edited by Vatsala Chauhan