KFC Serves Up Juicy Recording Deal to Idol Runner-Up

KFC Serves Up Juicy Recording Deal to Idol Runner-Up

$10K Corporate Deal on the Table to Write and Star in New KFC Commercial

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of television's hottest reality shows prepares to declare this year's musical super star, KFC announced today that it will offer the runner-up their first corporate recording deal. KFC is giving one of the two finalists a chance to write and star in an upcoming advertisement for its newest product, KFC Famous Bowls.

For weeks, America has been "bowled" over by the musical talents of the two finalists. Now thanks to KFC, this week's runner-up can turn defeat into a sweet $10,000 commercial recording deal plus a year's supply of KFC Famous Bowls. The runner-up will have until June 7, 2006 to accept KFC's offer and satisfy their hunger for fame.

"Although this week's finale will determine only one winner, KFC feels strongly that both finalists are tremendous performers," says Scott Bergren, executive vice president of marketing, KFC. "We are excited to offer the runner-up the opportunity to further showcase their talents in an upcoming KFC Famous Bowl commercial."

KFC's new Famous Bowls provide a hearty meal "just like mom used to make," with layers of mashed potatoes, sweet corn and bite sized crispy chicken, drizzled with signature home style gravy and topped off with a three cheese blend -- all in one convenient bowl. To find the nearest KFC location, please visit http://www.kfc.com/ .

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain specializing in Original Recipe(R), Extra Crispy(TM) and Colonel's Crispy Strips(R) with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. There are more than 13,000 KFC outlets in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, serving some eight million customers each day. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE:YUM)

Source: KFC Corporation

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