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Kelly Clarkson has no reason to return to Los Angeles after moving to New York City. The American Idol winner packed up her talk show studio and headed east to the Big Apple, where she now hosts her daytime program.
With Clarkson’s move to NYC to be closer to her family, the singer’s future as a coach on The Voice was in doubt as the singing competition was filmed out of LA. In a new interview, the “A Moment Like This” singer appears to have finished getting into her chair.
“I learned a lot about what I’m capable of and what I shouldn’t handle. That meant saying goodbye to The Voice and taking this big step,” Kelly told USA Today. “I love this family, but I thought, ‘I have problems.’ I can’t smile anymore. I don’t feel like smiling.’”
The Voice Season 24 is currently airing on NBC with Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Reba McEntire. McEntire and Legend are already returning to the swivel coaching chairs in season 25, which will air sometime in 2024. Chance the Rapper also returns as coach, with Dan + Shay joining the roster as the first coaching duo.
Clarkson has a long history with The Voice, dating back to the show’s second season when she was an advisor to Blake Shelton. The star would return in Season 13 to serve as an advisor to all the trainers. Clarkson became an official trainer from season 14 to season 21. She took a break and returned for season 23, which aired earlier this year.