How many of the American idol 1st place winners has Simmon Cowell said no to during their original audition?

Simon Cowell famously turned down several contestants during their original auditions for "American Idol," but among the first-place winners, he said no to Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino. Cowell's initial rejection of Clarkson was particularly notable, as she went on to become the show's first winner and a major pop star. Ultimately, his critiques and decisions often led to surprising outcomes in the competition.