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Once the maiden champion of American Idol, the iconic Kelly Clarkson has shared her thoughts on potentially sitting behind the judge’s panel for the renowned singing competition.
The multifaceted 42-year-old, known for her vocal prowess and hosting aptitude, made history as the competition’s inaugural victor over two decades ago.
Kelly has graced the American Idol stage with performances since her victory, but intrigue swirls around whether she would consider a judging stint—especially in the wake of Katy Perry‘s departure which has left a vacancy on the show.
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Despite the speculation, Kelly rules out the possibility with a definitive “No. No. I can’t do that.” Her unwavering decision is anchored in a promise to her children: “I was like, ‘I wanna be there as much as I possibly can,’” she confided during a discussion with ET. Accepting a judging role would entail relocating to Los Angeles, a move she isn’t keen on following her departure from The Voice, which was also driven by the necessity to be closer to her offspring.
Currently, Kelly resides in New York City, which is also home to her daytime talk program, The Kelly Clarkson Show. This show recently earned acclaim as it was honored with the 2024 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series—triumphing over yet another American Idol alumni’s show.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly Clarkson and ‘American Idol’
- Why won’t Kelly Clarkson become a judge on ‘American Idol’?
- Kelly Clarkson decided against joining ‘American Idol’ as a judge to honor a promise to her children to be present in their lives as much as possible.
- What has Kelly Clarkson been working on since leaving ‘The Voice’?
- After leaving ‘The Race’, Kelly Clarkson moved to New York City and continued to work on her daytime talk show, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’, which recently won a Daytime Emmy Award.
- Has Kelly Clarkson won any awards for her talk show?
- Yes, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ was awarded the 2024 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
- Did Kelly Clarkson perform on ‘American Idol’ after winning the competition?
- Yes, Kelly Clarkson has returned to perform on the ‘American Idol’ stage since becoming its first winner.