Why Isn’t Kelly Clarkson on Her Show? What We Know About Her Ongoing Absence fromThe Kelly Clarkson Show(and Who Is Guest Hosting Instead)

Mar. 15, 2025

Kelly Clarksonhas been absent fromThe Kelly Clarkson Showfor nearly a week — and viewers are wondering why.

The “Since U Been Gone” singer first unexpectedly missed a March 3 taping. At the last minute, actorSimu Liu, who had previously led the daytime talk show for Clarkson in 2022, agreed to pivot from guest to host.

“Kelly isn’t able to make it today. We’re sending her our very best,“he toldthe audience. “I did not know that I was doing this until about five minutes ago when I arrived to promote my new movieLast Breath.”

Simu added, “I’m here now, and look, I’m not one to back down from a challenge.”

Clarkson didn’t address the shakeup when she returned on March 4, but two days later, she was notably absent again, and several celebrities have since taken over hosting duties.

So what’s going on withThe Kelly Clarkson Show? Here’s everything to know about Kelly Clarkson’s extended absence as host.

When was the last time Kelly Clarkson appeared onThe Kelly Clarkson Show?

Nora Fatehi, Kelly Clarkson and Jason Derulo on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

Clarkson last appeared onThe Kelly Clarkson Showon March 5. She hosted several guests, including singersJason DeruloandNora Fatehi, who were promoting their musical collaboration “Snake.”

TheAmerican Idolalum also spoke withJason IsaacsaboutThe White Lotusseason 3 and introduced Canadian singerAllie Xwho performed her single “Black Eye.”

Who is hostingThe Kelly Clarkson Show?

Dr. Sandra Lee and Brook Shields on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

In Clarkson’s absence, several celebrity guest hosts have taken the lead onThe Kelly Clarkson Show.

ComedianRoy Wood Jr.stepped in for Clarkson on March 6 after guest hosting on Feb. 28, 2025.

“Kelly’s out for the day,” he said. “I’m back. You’re in good hands. I was here about a week ago, I think they brought me back because of my resemblance to Kelly. You need to squint to see it, though.”

ActressWanda Sykesand singerJosh Grobanco-hosted the March 7 episode ofThe Kelly Clarkson Show.

On March 10,Brooke Shieldstook over as host andSmokey Robinsonperformed “Be Thankful for What You Got” during Clarkson’s Kellyoke segment.

Today’sWillie Geistwas tapped as the host on March 12, while actressMolly Simswill sit in the host’s chair on March 13 and 14.

Who are the guests onThe Kelly Clarksonthis week?

Regé-Jean Page; Amanda Seyfried; Patrick Schwarzenegger.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO

During her two-episode stint as host on March 10 and 11, Shields welcomedSimone Ashley,Joshua JacksonandEiza González, among others, toThe Kelly Clarkson Show.

Then, on March 14, she will host costarsAmanda SeyfriedandNicholas Pinnockas they promote their Peacock seriesLong Bright River.

Where is Kelly Clarkson?

Kelly Clarkson and son Remington “Remy” Alexander in 2024.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Neilson Barnard/Getty

Clarkson hasn’t publicly addressed her absence fromThe Kelly Clarkson Show. However, this isn’t the first time the daytime host has taken an extended leave from work.

In 2022, shespent the entire summer in Montanawith her kids.

“It was really important to me to shut down for a minute,” Clarkson said on theTodayshow in August of that year. “[We] just spent the whole summer in the mountains. It was nice.”

She added, “It felt like the first time my kids felt a little more centered as well.”

Clarkson is also gearing up for herLas Vegas residencyat The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Her 18-show run kicks off on July 4, 2025, and is scheduled through Nov. 15, 2025.

source: people.com