Kelly Clarkson to Return to Talk Show After Brief Absence

The singer and host stepped away from 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' to address a personal matter, with celebrity guest hosts filling in during her week-long hiatus.

Kelly Clarkson has been absent from her talk show since March 3, citing a personal matter that does not directly involve her and is reportedly not a cause for alarm.
Celebrity guest hosts, including Simu Liu, Roy Wood Jr., Wanda Sykes, and Brooke Shields, temporarily took over hosting duties during Clarkson's absence.
Clarkson briefly returned to host episodes on March 4 and 5 before stepping away again, with no public explanation provided for her intermittent appearances.
She is expected to resume her hosting duties on March 18, with additional guest hosts scheduled for certain episodes until her full return.
Fans expressed concern over her absence, flooding social media with messages, while others emphasized the importance of respecting her privacy.