Weeks after her leaked photo controversy, TikTok star Claudia Conway recently shocked her fans with an appearance on American Idol.The 16-year-old influencer and TikTok star, known for her anti-Trump stance, has been involved in a long-standing public feud with her parents, Kellyanne and George Conway.The feud escalated when Claudia Conway posted a series of TikTok videos in January 2021. In the videos, Claudia claimed that her mother was physically, mentally and emotionally abusive towards her.However, the situation reached a breaking point last month when her mother was severely criticized for allegedly leaking her daughter's topless picture online:Claudia Conway commented on the situation. At first she thought it was a joke. She later said “haha it’s real goodbye world.” pic.twitter.com/POJ6DZhs3P— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) January 26, 2021With fans still reeling from the after-effects of the shocking controversy, Claudia Conway took the internet by surprise by recently auditioning for Season 19 of American Idol:BREAKING NEWS THAT WILL MOST DEFINITELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Claudia Conway seen in American Idol promo. Claudia taped her American Idol audition in late 2020. pic.twitter.com/F8hEtgwqQ6— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) February 9, 2021The three-second snippet features Claudia Conway making her way into the hallowed audition room, leaving judges Katy Perry and Lionel Ritchie with a shocked expression on their faces.It is interesting to note that Claudia had taped her audition back in November 2020, when she made a surprise appearance in a TikTok with Katy Perry, who confirmed her participation in the show: Claudia Conway on @katyperry's Instagram as she tries out for American Idol. pic.twitter.com/cdNSsuTnr8— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 16, 2020In an official post by the American Idol page, Claudia Conway was seen introducing herself and mentioning her parents, Kellyanne and George Conway:You heard that right. @claudiamconwayy is looking for a golden ticket 🤯🎤 Find out Sunday if she has what it takes to be #TheNextIdol on #AmericanIdol 🌟 pic.twitter.com/DyjZWk2w1r— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) February 9, 2021"Very nervous, but very excited. I'm Claudia Conway, my parents are high-profile political figures"Her American Idol audition has subsequently attracted a lot of attention online, as fans took to Twitter to react to the same. Claudia Conway trends online with American Idol auditionPolitical consultant and former advisor to Donald Trump Kellyanne Conway recently came in for severe criticism online after it was alleged that she leaked a topless photo of her daughter, Claudia Conway.The Conway family drama has been a long-standing feud. Moreover, it has been widely reported due to Kellyanne Conway's close association with former US President Donald Trump.Claudia Conway, on the other hand, has acquired a separate fan base on TikTok due to her brazen nature and overtly critical view of her parents' affiliation with Trump.Taking on the guise of a social justice activist, Claudia's content marked a paradigm shift in the way audiences perceived TikTok stars in general.She recently posted a TikTok about her viral American Idol audition and denied that it was a publicity stunt:"I'm trending again. I did audition and it will be on air this sunday, February 14th. I've been singing my whole life, I grew up in musical theatre , it has been one of the pillars in my life. Music is my passion."Claudia Conway speaks on her American Idol audition pic.twitter.com/j7QO9pDZ8h— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) February 9, 2021With her penchant for singing going viral, her recent appearance on American Idol invited a slew of reactions online:did not have claudia conway being on american idol on my 2021 bingo card— julie (@juliestone_) February 9, 2021Claudia Conway...American Idol...I gotta see this— Leah (@leahraquelmusic) February 9, 2021I feel that Claudia Conway being on American Idol may be the safest place for her to be in years. 🙏🏻— Samantha Rosé (@LeighRoseA) February 9, 2021They've shown us the commercial several times, and I still can't process that Claudia Conway auditioned for American Idol.— Madison Yandell (@Madison_927) February 9, 2021CLAUDIA CONWAY IS AUDITIONING FOR AMERICAN IDOL??!?!?!? 2021 NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN— Ali B (@wtflanksteak) February 9, 2021WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. ... Claudia Conway is gonna be on American Idol???????????????????????????— Brett S. Vergara (@BrettSVergara) February 9, 2021Truly don’t know how to react to these promos showing Claudia Conway auditioning for American Idol. No idea where to place this in my head. Might have to quickly precision concuss myself to remove the knowledge.— Harry Wood (@harrymwood) February 9, 2021Seeing Claudia Conway audition for American Idol pic.twitter.com/KuHnej31LI— Emily (@em_tv_) February 9, 2021Everyone when they saw Claudia Conway on American Idol pic.twitter.com/j7KrVfp0Tp— Allison the disney Diva (@Daviesallison1A) February 9, 2021Kelly Anne looking for Claudia Conway backstage at American Idol #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/EQJ9EPD1mk— Guy P. Football (@Guy_P_Football) February 9, 2021omg claudia conway auditioning on american idol bananas town— Nancy Lu 陸筠 (@retroglo) February 9, 2021how i imagine claudia conway on american idol no offense pic.twitter.com/QWCl7A6yT1— amanda🦀 (@MONlCALEWlNSKY) February 9, 2021Claudia Conway popping up in that American Idol commercial like pic.twitter.com/LrRWqZTa2m— Nicole Abarca Powell (@MyCouchHasADent) February 9, 2021To be fair, maybe she *can* sing but most people who think they can sing can't and finding out that you can't sing when you thought you could can be devastating. Having that discovery broadcast on TV? When you are 16? pic.twitter.com/zBPIxPTJ9V— The Nerdy One (@simAlity) February 9, 2021im lowkey excited to see Claudia Conway on American idol 👀— xlildummyx (@casicat) February 9, 2021With her recent American Idol audition leaving the internet divided, it remains to be seen how the 16-year-old TikTok star will ultimately fare once the popular show arrives on the 14th of February, 2021.