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American Idol is currently down a judge since Katy Perry announced her departure in February. While ABC has not yet made a decision as to who will replace her, we now know who’s not in the running: Kelly Clarkson.
Clarkson officially took her hat out of the ring Friday telling Entertainment Tonight that she’s not planning on becoming a judge of the singing competition she won back in 2002.
“I can’t do that, only because I promised my kids,” the singer said. “I was like, ‘I wanna be there as much as I possibly can.’ And it would put me in L.A., and that’s why I had to quit The Voice, which I love that team. And I miss them so much.”
Clarkson formerly hosted her daytime talk series The Kelly Clarkson Show from L.A., but moved to New York last year to spend more time with her kids. She departed The Voice after her ninth and final season, Season 23, in 2023.
“I wanted a life for us,” Clarkson continued. “And we enjoy the park every day, and we enjoy each other. As a parent — people get this — you only get so much time until they don’t want to hang out with you. That’s the reason [I can’t do Idol]. It’s my kiddos.”
Perry made her final Idol appearance at the show’s May 19 finale, where she performed wearing a dress printed with the faces of the contestants she guided during her tenure on the show. The singer was part of the ABC singing competition’s revival alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie since Season 16.
Who would you like to see join American Idol as its new host? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
Kelly’s too annoying and overrated to be an American Idol host. I mean has anyone seen her talk show? She’s annoying, immature, and a bad interviewer. Nobody needs or wants her bullhorn sound effects she does.
kelly is one of the nicest people in entertainment , i went to a taping she was hillarious, talked with the audience, included us in the games and you get a live performance at the start of the show , you legit cant ask for more from a host, and personally shes was the most entertaining funny smart judge ive ever watched on any tallent show
She’s annoying, unbearable, and makes Texans look stupid when she says y’all. We understand Kelly’s from Texas but she doesn’t have to shove it in our faces. She’s most annoying when she does that ‘what I’m liking’ segment. But if you like her and find her watchable and bearable that’s good.
“ makes Texans look stupid”
Yea, she’s the problem here LMAO
Oh trust me you Texans don’t need Kelly claiming she’s from Texas to make yall look dumb you do a pretty good job of that yourselves 💀😂
Can we say that shoes from Texas are dumb?
All those Emmy Awards and millions of fans disagree with you. But go off I guess.
you’re too stupid and irrelevant to have your opinion counted. please abort. kelly is kind and intelligent, both qualities you know nothing about.
I haven’t see Demi Lavato’s face on any of the competition shows latelay, so she might be available. Her songs have been appearing regularly on The Voice Global and other talent competitions. She at one point was a regular on Simon Cowell’s cadre of programs and appeared to me to do a reasonable job of judging singing talent.
She’s mentally ill.
Has Kelly brought in Marie Osmond to her show? because Kelly sure reminds me of Marie Osmond.
last paragraph — do you mean her final
Voice appearance?
Perry was on Idol. Clarkson on the Voice. The last paragraph is about Perry
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They both are talent and could be your 1apronlasting judge your looking for
Are you on bath salts?
Also…she works for NBC.
Arianna grande
What about Ruben or Clay? Or even Justin Guarini?
The won’t do three men.
Kelly Pickler would be my choice
Kellie Pickler
Well, better call Justin then…
Paula Abduhl
Lady Gaga
Would like to see Simon come back as a judge
I would like to see Brandy, Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), or Jennifer Lopez return.