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Jamie Roberts

Simon Cowell and original American Idol judges reunite as Kelly Clarkson gets Hollywood star

The old American Idol gang were back together to celebrate Kelly Clarkson's Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

The singer, 40, was honoured on Monday with a star on the famous walkway and was joined by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson for the special occasion. The trio, who were the original set of judges on the popular singing contest, posed for pics alongside Kelly as the show's first winner proudly held her plaque aloft.

In hilarious fashion which rolled back the years, Simon even called out Paula for turning up late to the ceremony - something he'd often do during their time on the show.

Kelly, who was crowned winner of the show in 2002 and since winning the show, she's gone on to be a well-decorated pop star, with huge hits such as Since U Been Gone, Breakaway and Because of You.

She has also won an Emmy Award for being a talk show host, showing off her range of talents. The Kelly Clarkson Show first aired in 2019 and brings a range of fun and funny stories to the audience as well as live musical performances.

Kelly Clarkson and the American Idol judges on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Variety via Getty Images)

She revealed her star lies in the middle of Deadpool and Harry Potter and also posted on Instagram a picture of her kneeling down on the star. She wrote alongside the snap: "Thank you so much @NBC, @americanidol, @atlanticrecords, @kellyclarksonshow, @nbcthevoice, @creativeartistsagency, my personal team/crew, my band, my friends and family, and all the fans that came out today at The Walk of Fame ceremony.

"It meant so much to have y’all there and it was so cool to celebrate with y’all! Here’s to the next 20 years!! by the way, my star is between Harry Potter and Deadpool ….I dare anyone to top that!"

The latest award came after she put a tough period of her life behind her, ditching the surname of her ex-husband following their divorce. In March she revealed she'd reverted back to her maiden name, leaving behind the Blackstock name three weeks after finalising her divorce settlement with Brandon.

Simon Cowell and Kelly Clarkson speak onstage during The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony (Getty Images)

She was granted her name change to Kelly Briane by a judge and according to Us Weekly, court documents stated: "There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted. The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner’s name is changed from KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON to KELLY BRIANNE."

Kelly initially filed to change her legal name in February, reportedly saying at the time that she wanted to go by her first and middle name because it "more fully reflects who [she is]".

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