KELLY Clarkson has been coping with a “family issue” as she quietly takes more than a week off from her daytime talk show.
Sources told The U.S. Sun that Kelly, 42, who has been absent from her show since March 6, “needed to be present” at home.
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“She has been dealing with a family matter and has needed to be present for it,” the insider said, assuring that it’s “nothing very serious.”
Another insider confirmed The Voice alum is back at her NYC studio today, March 13, but her concerned fans won’t see her back on air until next week.
“This isn’t a live show, but she is in studio today, and you can expect to see her on air on Tuesday,” a show insider confirmed.
Model Molly Sims will be guest hosting for the American Idol winner Thursday and Friday, March 13 and 14.
Next week, actor and comedian Kal Penn will guest host on Monday, March 17, and Andy Cohen will guest host Wednesday, March 19.
Kelly will be taking back the reigns of her show on Tuesday, March 18, and then will be back again on Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21.
KELLY’S FILL-INS
Several celebrity guests have taken over hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show in recent days.
Her unexpected absence was first noticed during a taping on March 3.
Actor Simu Liu filled in at the last moment for the taping, stating, “Kelly isn’t able to make it today. We’re sending her our very best.”
“I did not know that I was doing this until about five minutes ago when I arrived to promote my new movie Last Breath,” he said.
The Since U Been Gone singer last made an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on March 5.
Earlier this week, Brooke Shields stepped in to host the show, along with several other well-known personalities stepping up to take her place while Kelly remained away.
Willie Geist was serving as the guest host yesterday, March 12.
CONCERN FOR KELLY
Fans have been sharing their worries about Kelly’s well-being.
“I just want to know if Kelly is okay because it’s now been kind of a long time,” said one.
“Is Kelly okay?” asked another fan on social media.
A third said: “I respect Kelly Clarkson’s privacy, but I am very concerned about her.”
“Sad her followers aren’t being told why she missing,” commented a fourth.
Kelly has not publicly addressed her absence, and NBC has not responded to requests for comment.
While her absence has left viewers concerned, this isn’t the first time Kelly took a step back from work.
In 2022, she took the summer off to spend time on vacation with her children.
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