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Why Kelly Clarkson Won't Replace Katy Perry on American Idol: 'I Promised My Kids'
Kelly Clarkson isn't looking to join the 'American Idol' judging panel anytime soon, as she told 'Entertainment Tonight' that she'd rather be in New York with her kids versus relocating back to Los Angeles. The singer was asked whether she'd consider replacing Katy Perry, who exited the competition series this year after seven seasons.
Kelly Clarkson, the first-ever winner of the singing competition series, shut down the idea of returning to the show to replace the “California Gurls” star while speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, June 7. The “Since U Been Gone” singer explained that her children — whom she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock — are also why she exited her coaching role on The Voice in 2023 after nine seasons, as she relocated her family and self-titled talk show to New York. In her acceptance speech, the Breakaway singer thanked NBC for listening to her request to move the show to New York and for “thinking of mental health as a product.”
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