'Fighting hidden battles': Kelly Clarkson is struggling with her voice
What's the story
American singer and television host Kelly Clarkson recently canceled her Las Vegas residency 90 minutes before the show was set to begin. The decision was made due to vocal issues, but sources have now revealed that she is also dealing with "hidden battles." These personal struggles have reportedly been affecting her emotionally and physically, according to Page Six.
Vocal strain
Residency show cancelation
The 43-year-old singer canceled the opening night of her "Studio Sessions" residency at Caesars Palace at The Colosseum last Friday, just 90 minutes before the show was set to start. A Vegas insider told the outlet that Clarkson's powerful singing has taken a toll on her vocal cords, and she has been close to needing surgery before. "She cannot risk damaging her cords further - she's on thin ice."
Personal struggles
Divorce from Brandon Blackstock
Clarkson has been candid about the emotional toll her divorce from Brandon Blackstock, the father of her children River Rose and Remy, took on her. A second insider said that Clarkson is fighting "some serious hidden battles that very few people are privy to." "It's a source of emotional and therefore physical distress for her."
Show absences
Absence from talk show
In March, Clarkson missed 10 episodes of her talk show, which were filled by guest hosts. She was absent again in April, with Andy Cohen taking over the hosting duties. Both these times she cited personal matters as the reason for her absence. Her contract with NBC for The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to expire in 2026 after Season 7, and from the looks of it, she may not renew it.
Fan message
Clarkson reassured fans about the residency
After Clarkson canceled the first weekend of her residency, she took to her Instagram to reassure fans. She said, "The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y'all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage." "I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve."