When people think of the popular reality television show, American Idol, three names tend to be associated with the program. One is Kelly Clarkson, who was the winner of the first season. Another is country queen, Carrie Underwood, from season four. Jordin Sparks, the winner of the sixth season, also comes to mind.
According to the celebrity rumor mill, there is a bitter, behind-the-scenes feud between two American Idol stars. In this feud, you'll find Carrie Underwood on one side and Kelly Clarkson on the other.
It seems odd, given that both women are talented and successful in their own right, but the gossip hounds claim that the two hate one another’s guts.
Is there any truth to these rumors, or should fans take them with a huge grain of salt? Find out by reading more!
14 Carrie Underwood Is Allegedly A Bit Of A Diva
One of the main components of the rumor that Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are feuding with one another is that Carrie is supposedly a bit of a diva.
Her queen bee side was rumored to have come out in full force when she was denied something she wanted really badly.
13 She Was Mad Kelly Clarkson Got To Sing Solo At 2016 American Idol Finale
Gossip sites claimed that Carrie Underwood’s diva side made an extra-special appearance during the April 2016 finale of American Idol...because she wanted more of the spotlight.
She was allegedly not too happy when she found out that the producers were letting Clarkson sing a solo song during the finale.
12 There Was A Lot Of Drama Behind The Scenes At The '16 Finale
The reported feud between the two women is rumored to have caused a ton of drama behind-the-scenes.
Sure, there has always been drama on American Idol, but it was mainly due to good editing. This real-life drama was a headache and hassle for producers, or so the gossips say.
11 Reportedly, Underwood Pitched The Mother Of All Temper Tantrums
If the rumor mongers are to be believed, Carrie Underwood pitched the mother of all temper tantrums when she found out Clarkson had a solo and she didn't.
It seems like she took a bit of inspiration from the character, La Carlotta, who was the diva opera singer in the musical, Phantom of the Opera.
10 She Was Angry She Got Stuck Singing With Keith Urban
Even though Carrie Underwood was denied a solo performance during the 2016 American Idol finale, she was able to show off her voice in a duet with Keith Urban.
Most people would be content with that because he’s also a big name in the music industry, but Underwood was mad she had to sing with someone else.
9 Underwood Wanted A Solo To Promote Her Tour
According to the gossip mill, the reason why Underwood flipped out about not getting a solo song was the fact that she wanted to promote herself.
At the time, she was on tour and had a couple of things she wanted to promote. She figured this would be a good time for it, but her dreams were dashed.
8 Kelly Clarkson Landed A Coveted Gig On The Voice
The gossips also kept chattering about how Underwood was ticked off after she heard about Kelly Clarkson’s sweet new gig.
Clarkson had landed herself a new job as a coach for hopeful contestants on the hit reality television show, The Voice, and her rival felt she didn’t deserve it.
7 Supposedly Underwood Was Jealous Of Clarkson's New Job
Rumors were flying around about why Underwood was allegedly so peeved when she heard that her fellow ex-American Idol Clarkson became a coach on The Voice.
According to what the gossips said, Underwood felt that the producers of the show should have given the job to her, instead of her rival.
6 Clarkson Is Allegedly Jealous Of Underwood's Success
Underwood wasn’t the only one to have felt the sting of green-eyed jealousy.
Supposedly, Clarkson is incredibly jealous of her rival because she feels that Underwood has been the ex-American Idol contestant that came out with the most successful career. Guess the grass is always greener on the other side!
5 Rumors Suggest That Each Wanted To One-Up The Other
STAR magazine added fuel to the fire by publishing a story claiming that the secret feud between Underwood and Clarkson had finally exploded.
Both women were said to be jealous of each other’s accomplishments and both were trying to one-up each other whenever they could.
