Kelly Clarkson to Return to Talk Show After Week-Long Absence

The singer and host stepped away for a personal matter but is expected back in the studio soon.

Kelly Clarkson has been absent from 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' since March 3, with guest hosts stepping in during her time away.
Her absence, described as due to a personal matter not directly involving her, has been confirmed by sources to not be a cause for concern.
Clarkson briefly returned to host episodes on March 4 and 5, but it remains unclear if those episodes were live or pre-recorded.
A range of celebrity guest hosts, including Simu Liu, Brooke Shields, and Willie Geist, have filled in during her absence.
Clarkson is scheduled to resume hosting duties starting March 18, with her 1,000th episode set to air on March 20.