AceShowbiz - Kelly Clarkson is set to make her return as a coach on The Voice this coming fall, NBC announced on Instagram on May 7. The network proclaimed, "Team Kelly has RE-entered the chat," confirming that Kelly Clarkson will once again join the popular singing competition.

Kelly Clarkson, 44, has been a longtime fan favorite on The Voice, serving as a coach from seasons 14 through 21. She made a brief comeback during season 23 but stepped away after her family relocated from California to New York. Most recently, she appeared in season 29, which was themed Battle of the Champions and concluded just last month.

This upcoming season marks Kelly Clarkson’s full return to the show following her decision to conclude her self-titled daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, after seven successful seasons. The talk show is scheduled to finish later this year.

Just months prior, Kelly Clarkson resumed hosting her talk show after a difficult period. She returned less than two months after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show premiered on September 29, with Clarkson back at the helm in New York City. She opened the season with a poignant cover of The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights."

On the Today show in February, Kelly Clarkson reflected on the changes in her life, saying, "I think everybody probably gets the timing... Our family life, the dynamic changed a bit, and it has changed for a minute now, so I think ... it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life with how it is precious, too."

Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson’s ex-husband, passed away in 2025 after a private battle with cancer. He was 48 years old. He is survived by their two children together: River Rose, 11, and Remington, 9. Brandon also had two older children, Savannah, 23, and Seth, 18, from a previous relationship with ex Melissa Ashworth.

Following Brandon Blackstock’s death, Kelly Clarkson took a break from both The Voice and her talk show. She addressed her departure from the talk show on Today, explaining, "I know everybody thinks, 'Oh, she's quitting,' but I still have other jobs. I'm still doing stuff. There's just too much on the plate. I was like, 'You know what, It's time to kinda pull back.' It's amazing, that's what was really hard [because] the crew's been incredible. ... That was a really hard thing for me, but an easy decision as a momma."

In early February, Kelly Clarkson officially announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show would end after its seventh season, which is currently airing. She expressed gratitude for her team and fans, saying she felt fortunate to have worked with such an outstanding group both in Los Angeles and New York City.

At the time of the announcement, Kelly Clarkson also teased that she would continue to appear on The Voice occasionally, stating, "You never know where I might show up next." She added that stepping away from her daily talk show duties would allow her to prioritize her children, which she feels is necessary for the next chapter in her life.

Kelly Clarkson’s decision to return to The Voice highlights her ongoing commitment to music and mentorship, even as she steps back from her talk show platform. Fans of the show and the singer can look forward to seeing her coaching talents back on screen in the coming season.

With Kelly Clarkson returning to the show that helped cement her status as a mentor and star, the upcoming season of The Voice promises to bring renewed energy and excitement. Her journey through personal challenges and professional transitions has been closely followed by fans, making her comeback a significant event in the entertainment world.

As The Kelly Clarkson Show wraps up its final season, Kelly Clarkson shifts her focus back to music and her family, balancing life’s demands with her passion for supporting emerging talent on national television.