Why is Kelly Clarkson not on The Voice?
FANS noticed a key member of the coaching panel was noticeably absent in The Voice’s Battle Rounds episode.
Coach Kelly Clarkson was missing from the coaching panel for the March 29 Battle Rounds episode.
Why is Kelly Clarkson not on The Voice?
Instead of Clarkson, John Legend, Nick Jones and Blake Shelton were joined by stand-in Kelsea Ballerini.
Clarkson did appear in the segments featuring team adviser Luis Fonsi and her competitors, however she wasn’t seated on stage for the Battles.
There’s news that she also won’t be there for the next Battle Rounds as well.
“Unfortunately, our own Kelly Clarkson was not feeling well this week,” host Carson Daly explained in the episode’s opening moments.
“And while she did not test positive for Covid, as you can imagine we’ve got some very strict guidelines on our set.”
Throughout the night, Ballerini’s phone was in her hand as she discussed decisions with the coach.
Fans have seen the country artist on the show before as Ballerini played adviser to Team Clarkson’s contestants in season 16.
In an Instagram video, Ballerini confirmed that she will continue to appear the the Battle Rounds continue.
What were fans of The Voice saying about Clarkson’s absence?
The important battle rounds kicked off the night of March 29, with Ballerini sitting in Clarkson’s chair.
And while some took to Twitter to wish the hitmaker a quick recovery, not everyone sent their kinds words as viewers soon got a taste of the new coach.
One person wrote: “So glad you are working in place of Kelly. I hope they keep you and fire Kelly. You are so much better.”
Another added: “I wish Kelsea could stay,” while one chimed in, “it’s so nice not having Kelly there.”
The comments kept coming, as one wrote: “Think Kelly’s absence makes somehow makes the show more interesting.”
One fan added: “I think Kelsea should become the next coach when next season starts. Love her.”
Tonight’s episode kicked off with host Carson Daly informing viewers that, “unfortunately Kelly was not feeling well this week, and while she did not test positive for Covid, as you can imagine we have some very strict guidelines on our set…”
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Grande tweeted the big news: “surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton next season ~ season 21 of @nbcthevoice !
“@nickjonas we will miss you”
The pop star’s new co-workers began to welcome her into the fold.
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Nick saluted his replacement, writing: “Congrats @ArianaGrande ! You’re going to kill it next season! Welcome to the family”
Fellow judge Legend tweeted out: “So excited to welcome Ariana to our Voice family!!”
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