Context: The final showdown was between Justin Guarini, one of the early favorites, and Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson was not initially thought of as a contender, but impressed the judges with some good performances in the final rounds, such as her performance of Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman", and Betty Hutton's "Stuff Like That There", and eventually won the crown on September 4, 2002.

Question: What year did Kelly Clarkson win?
Answer: 2002

Question: Who was the runner up to Kelly Clarkson?
Answer: Justin Guarini

Question: What month did Kelly Clarkson win?
Answer: September

Question: Of the final two, which was an early favorite to win?
Answer: Justin Guarini

Question: Who won the first season of American Idol?
Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Question: When did Clarkson win the crown?
Answer: September 4, 2002