Hey Kelly Clarkson fans you might have noticed something was up with "The Kelly Clarkson Show" recently. For a little while our favorite host was missing and folks were starting to wonder what was going on. Well the mystery is solved and we have got all the info for you.
Family First: The Real Reason Kelly Clarkson Stepped Away From Her Show
For about two weeks Kelly Clarkson was absent from taping new episodes of her daytime talk show. No official word came from Kelly or the show at first and naturally fans started guessing. Some wondered if she was sick or just taking a break. But new reports are out and it turns out it was something a bit more serious a sudden family emergency.
Sources speaking to Entertainment Tonight said Kelly was dealing with a private family matter. It was serious enough that she had to miss a total of ten tapings of "The Kelly Clarkson Show". It sounds like it was a difficult time for her and her family. Of course when family calls everything else has to take a backseat.
Celebrity Squad to the Rescue: Guest Hosts Who Stepped In While Kelly Was Away
While Kelly was taking care of things a bunch of famous faces jumped in to keep "The Kelly Clarkson Show" going. Talk about some awesome friends in the industry. First up was Simu Liu who actually found out he was hosting just minutes before the show started. He joked with the audience that he was definitely not Kelly Clarkson but was happy to fill in and send her well wishes.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. also took on hosting duties and so did the hilarious Wanda Sykes. Then Brooke Shields took over for a couple of days and after her it was Willie Geist from Today. Molly Sims is set to finish out this week hosting too. It was quite a lineup of talented folks keeping Kelly's seat warm.
Kelly's Back Soon! Return to Taping and Milestone Episode on the Horizon
Good news everyone Kelly Clarkson is expected to be back to taping new episodes starting Thursday March 13th. It is not clear exactly when those new episodes will air but it should be soon. Fans are definitely ready to see her back in action and hear her amazing voice in Kellyoke again.
And get this "The Kelly Clarkson Show" is about to hit a HUGE milestone the 1000th episode! That is incredible. This special episode is set to be taped on March 18th. It will air a couple of days later. What a way to celebrate Kelly's return and the show's success.
Fans Showed the Love: Concern and Support for Kelly During Her Absence
Kelly's fans were amazing while she was away. Many took to social media to express their concern and send their best to Kelly. Comments ranged from "Is Kelly okay???" to "I respect Kelly Clarkson's privacy but I am very concerned about her". Lots of folks were simply hoping she was well and getting some much-deserved rest.
It's clear how much viewers care about Kelly and her show. The outpouring of support just shows what a connection she has made with people. Everyone understands that family comes first and privacy is important. Now they are just excited to welcome her back.
Listing the Guest Hosts Who Filled In For Kelly Clarkson:
- Simu Liu
- Roy Wood Jr.
- Wanda Sykes
- Brooke Shields
- Willie Geist
- Molly Sims
Kelly Clarkson's Reign Continues: Emmy Winner Las Vegas and Back on Top
Despite this recent unplanned break "The Kelly Clarkson Show" is still going strong. It is currently in its sixth season and has already been renewed for a seventh. Last year the show even won an Emmy Award for Best Daytime Talk Series. That is a huge achievement and a testament to Kelly's talent and the show's quality.
On top of her talk show Kelly is also gearing up for a Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace this summer. She is going to be busy busy busy. It is great to see her career thriving and that she is prioritizing family too. Welcome back Kelly we missed you!