Kelly Clarkson just made an exciting but ominous return to her talk show!
The Kelly Clarkson Show host has been mysteriously absent from her long-running series this month (though she appeared for the March 4 and 5 episodes). It seemed like she went MIA at the last minute because on March 3, Simu Liu said he wasn’t expecting to be hosting until he arrived! Kinda concerning!
TMZ insiders later learned that she was “completely fine” but “dealing with a personal matter that does not directly involve her.” While she made her return to the show earlier this week, she neglected to address her disappearance!
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But during Thursday’s celebratory 1,000th episode — incredible! — the American Idol star got candid about the challenges in her life. The Since U Been Gone singer gave a heartfelt speech to her audience reflecting on everything she’s accomplished on the daytime talk show since it launched in 2019. Calling the milestone “crazy,” she gushed:
“We have met some hugely talented people, tons of big stars, and inspiring everyday heroes.”
She also praised her team and viewers for having “created community and supported each other through a lot of ups and downs.” The mother of two also laughed about how she worked even amid injuries, recalling the time she wore an “eye patch” and filmed “with my leg in a cast.” Getting candid, she joked:
“A lot of ups and downs personally as well.”
Later, she got even more personal, quipping:
“I’ve lost, alone, a lot.”
Aw! When she noticed her audience concerned reaction, she quickly insisted, “It’s okay!”
Hmm. What was she referring to? The personal matter she’s been privately dealing with? Or was it a nod to her weight loss journey? She has lost a lot since she started this chapter of her life! Or, perhaps, she was calling back to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, whom she split from in 2020 before embarking on a nasty divorce. The pop star even moved her family and the series across the country from LA to NYC after her breakup! She really has been through a lot since this show started when you think about it!
Not harping on the tough times, Kelly finished:
“And along the way, we found comfort in one another. And looking back, we are all incredibly proud of what we’ve built and the community we’ve created. I am grateful to everyone who has been a part of this journey. It has been such a cool time. Thank you so much.”
Very, very sweet!
Check out her sweet monologue (below):
At least she seems to be in good spirits even while saying some of this sad stuff! That’s a relief!
Thoughts?? What do U think she meant by this, Perezcious readers? Tell us (below)!
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