The People Beat 
'Idol' duo more than friends?  

San Antonio Express-News (Texas) September 10, 2002

On Friday's NBC "Today" show, American Idol champ Kelly Clarkson "accidentally" remarked that her relationship with runner-up Justin Guarini may not be strictly platonic, reports TV Guide Online.  
When a fan asked Clarkson if she was dating Guarini, she replied: "We're just friends. Nothing like that ... yet."  

After realizing what she implied, the Texas beauty - who was seated next to Guarini - blushed and retracted the comment.

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