Justin Guarini admitted that he was a little “full of” himself throughout the buzz surrounding his time on “American Idol.”
“Being taken with yourself in some method, shape or kind is inescapable in that circumstance,” the “From Justin to Kelly” star specifically informed Page Six at the American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Monday.
Justin — who justrecently covered up a turn as a prince in the jukebox musical “Once Upon a One More Time,” which is based on tunes promoted by Britney Spears — credits his momsanddads, Eldrin Bell and Kathy Guarini, for keeping him on an even keel.
“I was extremely fortunate to have momsanddads in the media, so I got to watch what made individuals increase, what made individuals fall,” he described, referring to his mommy, who was a CNN pressreporter.
“Again, I’m a human being, I might haveactually gotten complete of myself at a couple of points and I was humbled by life and I took my lessons and discovered,” he continued.
Justin and Kelly Clarkson were one of 2 finalists competing to win the veryfirst season of “American Idol” in2002 He ended up losing to the “Stronger” vocalist, 41, in a ending that was viewed by over 30 million audiences.
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After coming in 2nd on the truth competitors program, Justin co-starred opposite Clarkson in the motionpicture “From Justin to Kelly,” which bombed in theaters. He likewise launched an album that fared badly.
Meanwhile, Clarkson launched a string of strikes, consistingof “Since U Been Gone” and “Because of You,” and now hosts her own talk program.
Despite Clarkson’s success, Justin declines to be bitter, stating that she shouldhave to win and have the profession she has.
“I thinkabout myself extremely fortunate to haveactually been at the leading of the charts and then likewise been virtually forgotten about it duetothefactthat I discover myself someplace in the middle havingactually foundout the lessons you requirement to findout at