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Which 2003 reality TV competition show first aired on Fox and launched the career of Kelly Clarkson as its inaugural winner?
Answer
American Idol
American Idol premiered on Fox on June 11, 2002, with Kelly Clarkson winning the first season in September 2002. The show became one of the most-watched programs in US television history and launched numerous major music careers.
💡 Did you know?
American Idol's first season finale drew over 22 million votes — more than any US presidential candidate had received at the time.
Other options people guess
- The X Factor
- America's Got Talent
- The Voice
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- reality-tv
- 2000s
- music
- fox
- talent-show
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