Kelly Clarkson Guests with Clay Aiken on Show

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson hilariously forgot that Clay Aiken was the runner-up of American Idol's second season, mistakenly referring to him as the winner. Aiken, who placed second to Ruben Studdard, humorously corrected her during their conversation, prompting Clarkson to apologize to Studdard on camera. She acknowledged her slip-up by joking about her age, stating, 'Look, I’m 42, bro. Okay, like, I forgot.' The duo reminisced about their time touring together after Aiken's season, and both laughed off the memory lapse, attributing it to the passage of time. Their light-hearted exchange highlighted their long-standing friendship and the impact of their time on the show. Clarkson continues to reflect on her journey since winning the competition in 2002, now hosting her own successful talk show.