Kelly Clarkson Picks Lauren to Win 'Idol,' Says She Can't Wait for 'X Factor'

By Nicki Gostin Posted May 25th 2011 02:46PM

Kelly Clarkson watches a lot of reality television, as anyone who has seen her Facebook page can attest. "I am a reality show junkie -- you name it, I watch it!" she tells PopEater in an email exchange. That "addiction" includes -- surprisingly -- the show she conquered 10 years ago that has gone on to be a worldwide phenomenon and a launching pad for Billboard-topping talent such as ... herself.

"I do still watch 'Idol,' more this season than any other," she said. "I totally love Lauren [Alaina] ... I just love when you can see someone sing through their 'person' and you can just feel it -- she has so much beauty that comes through with her singing."

Clarkson also says she's hyped for Simon Cowell's new project, 'The X Factor,' debuting on FOX this fall.

"I love all of those talent shows and think they are great for the whole industry, because they are all about the music and the voice," she writes, adding, "Everything it should be about."

These days Clarkson has teamed up Tupperware (that's right) to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club through a program called the Chain of Confidence. She's headlining the Confide + Conquer concert May 25 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

► Related: 'Idol' Hopeful Lauren Alaina Almost Missed Finale Due to Laryngitis

She describes the initiative as "creating a place where women can share confidence, show support and build each other up. I've learned how important confidence is, especially in this industry, and I am into anything that helps people just be themselves."

That said, Clarkson highlights that finding "confidence" has not always been easy for her, especially in the cutthroat business of show.

"It is so hard to find confidence in this industry when everyone is trying to tell you what they think you should be," she said. "I have learned to schedule a lot of 'me' time so I can make sure I am always feeling my best. I have also been so lucky that God gave me amazing people in my life that help keep me grounded and be the best I can be."

Tags: American Idol, boys and girls club, Kelly Clarkson, Tupperware

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Wednesday 25 May

By BRENDA H.

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Could Kelly Clarkson be any sweeter or any more talented. I like her so much and she seems like she's a lovely person

By Rick G

Kelly is simply amazing. I have seen her in concert MANY MANY times and she NEVER lets you down. I am a fan for life!
Kelly Clarkson - American idol in more ways than one.

Rick

By anon

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Kelley Clarkson is by far the most beautiful american idol

By timboslice

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Hey there buddy. I'm not seeing beautiful. What's that on the right side of her teeth. Maybe on the inside.

Thursday 26 May

By David

Uh, stop it. Clarkson is fairly attractive when she's made up and dressed the right way, but she's not physically beautiful in any way. Nothing against her personally, but facts are facts so save your exaggerations for another topic.

By Applaud me, I'm cool with black people.

Kelly has a Gunt.

By Dirk Smith

Probably because Lauren is obviously her little sister....

By Tom L

Just what I was thinking. Not! Disappear and take your shallow and useless observations with you.

Saturday 28 May

By Gary

Seriously, why do they always use crappy photos of people. That is so rude. The woman is attractive and they get this mug-shot to splash her article.

Actually "they" DON'T always use bad photos of people, whatever that means exactly, that's just a manifestation of your overactive imagination. She's a physically decent, ok-looking woman and that is a physically decent, ok-looking photo, so get over yourself and your erroneous views.

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