On Sunday (Feb. 14), the then-15-year-old (now 16) auditioned in front of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the Season 4 premiere of
Idol. Her performance started off shaky, with Claudia first singing Rihanna's "Love on the Brain" to a lukewarm reception. After Katy gave her a pep talk, Claudia was asked to sing her second prepared song, which was Adele's "When We Were Young."
So, did she impress the judges?
Claudia made it through to Hollywood, earning "yes" votes from both Katy and Lionel, while Luke voted "no." Katy also offered Claudia words of wisdom regarding her high-profile parents and TikTok presence, telling the teen to try to "calm the storm" that surrounds her life so she focus on her voice. Lionel congratulated Claudia on making it into the competition.
The new season premiere of American Idol brings back the celebrity judges of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. But in the first auditions the daughter of former President Trump's adviser Kellyanne Conway, Claudia, sung for a ticket to Hollywood.
The new season of "American Idol" on ABC did not waste any time in getting to the high-profile contestants.
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie returned as the familiar faces handing out the coveted tickets to Hollywood. But it was one social media star who stole the show in the season's first episode.
Sixteen-year-old Claudia Conway, daughter of Kellyanne Conway, who served as a special counselor to former President Donald Trump, showed off what kind of singing skills she has by first singing a rendition of Rihanna's 2016 hit "Love on the Brain."
"The internet can be a very, very dark place, but when life is all going downhill, I have my music," Conway said, hoping to reach stardom through singing. Her social media profiles already boast millions of followers.
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The show announced Conway’s appearance in a teaser video describing her as a “social media sensation”—a choice that’s sure to raise some eyebrows due to the reason for Conway’s internet fame. Advertisement Hide
You heard that right. @claudiamconwayy is looking for a golden ticket ���� Find out Sunday if she has what it takes to be #TheNextIdol on #AmericanIdol �� https://t.co/DyjZWk2w1r— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) February 9, 2021
At 16 years old, Conway is one year over the lower age requirement to audition for
American Idol. But that doesn’t mean she’s an adult, and her role will be viewed differently from other minors who audition on the show.
The police have officially launched an investigation on Kellyanne Conway.
On Tuesday (January 26), police in New Jersey reportedly visited the home of the former White House Advisor after Conway’s 16-year-old daughter Claudia alleged on social media that her mom posted a nude photo of her on Twitter.
“An investigation is being conducted. No additional information can be released,” Alpine Police Chief Christopher Belcolle told the
New York Post, noting that records regarding minors cannot be made public.
“I have no comment,” Conway told
CNBC when asked about the police visit and how a topless photo of her daughter was posted as a Fleet on her Twitter.