Kellie Pickler Reflects on 'Idol Family' and Feeling 'Blessed' in First Interview Since Husband's Death
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Ilana Kaplan
19d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
Kellie Pickler gave a rare interview on the American Idol podcast, reflecting on her return to the show 20 years after her initial appearance. She spoke about the supportive "Idol family" and described feeling "very blessed" in her first interview since the death of her husband Kyle Jacobs three years ago. The country singer made a rare public appearance on American Idol on May 4, 2025.
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· 3 pulledIt's just like come full circle, I guess.
It's so nice that each time you come back to Idol, it's kind of like you pick up right where you left off with everyone.
I hope people really believe me when I say this, it is a family here. It is an Idol family.
Kellie Pickler gave a rare interview on the Wednesday, May 6 episode of the 'American Idol' podcast. The country singer-songwriter made a rare public appearance on 'American Idol' on May 4.
