The tears are real as Season 1 winner of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson gave an emotional performance on the final season of the show. Clarkson, who is pregnant with her second child came home to the show that started it all for her. It’s hard to believe 15 seasons have gone by.

Clarkson’s performance of her song “Piece By Piece” was so emotional, even the judges were crying!

WATCH KELLY CLARKSON’S EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCE ON AMERICAN IDOL