Here's What It Feels Like Being The Other "American Idol" Judge


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In his Twitter bio Brian Dunkleman calls himself a “television history footnote.”

Let's rewind back to ye olden days of 2002. American Idol is in its first season, Kelly Clarkson is on her path to victory, and two hosts preside over it all.

Let's rewind back to ye olden days of 2002. American Idol is in its first season, Kelly Clarkson is on her path to victory, and two hosts preside over it all.

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Fast forward to, well, now. American Idol is entering its 15th and final season, and Ryan Seacrest is practically an emperor.

Fast forward to, well, now. American Idol is entering its 15th and final season, and Ryan Seacrest is practically an emperor.

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So how is former Idol co-host Brian Dunkleman feeling watching this milestone from afar?

So how is former Idol co-host Brian Dunkleman feeling watching this milestone from afar?

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He's doing alright – though it was rocky for a while there. "I was very upset about it for a long, long time," Dunkleman told CNN.

He's doing alright – though it was rocky for a while there. "I was very upset about it for a long, long time," Dunkleman told CNN.

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