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Kelly Clarkson Says Contract Forces Her Into “From Justin to Kelly”

8/17/2026

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Kelly Clarkson told a Las Vegas audience on August 15, 2026 that she is contractually obligated to appear in the film From Justin to Kelly and has banned her children from watching it, flashing a middle finger.
She recalled that winning American Idol season 1 forced her into a contract clause to star with runner-up Justin Guarini.
She said the film made her cry, calling the experience hard and not a win.

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Kelly Clarkson told a Las Vegas audience on August 15, 2026 that she is contractually obligated to appear in the film From Justin to Kelly and has banned her children from watching it, flashing a middle finger.
She recalled that winning American Idol season 1 forced her into a contract clause to star with runner-up Justin Guarini.
She said the film made her cry, calling the experience hard and not a win.