Blake Shelton says Kelly Clarkson 'actually got me fired' from 'The Voice,' jokes she runs NBC

Kelly Clarkson is still feeling the pain since Brandon Blackstock‘s been gone.

Kelly Clarkson got candid about how divorce "rips you apart" following her split from Brandon Blackstock. In a recent appearance on "Angie Martinez's IRL" podcast, the mother of two explained that her divorce "wasn't an overnight decision."   "What does divorce do to you? Because it has to shift you, right?" Martinez asked Clarkson.

Doing what’s best for her. Kelly Clarkson opened up about the difficult choice she made when she decided to divorce Brandon Blackstock.

Niall Horan knows it’s not what you know, but who you know.

TWICE recently took to the stage of popular daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform their latest English single ‘Moonlight Sunrise’.The K-pop girl group made a guest appearance on the March 14 episode of the talk show, hosted by original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, where they performed ‘Moonlight Sunrise’ live for just the second time ever, following the Billboard Women In Music Awards 2023.TWICE captivated the audience of The Kelly Clarkson Show with their sleek dance moves and pristine harmonies. Notably, a large portion of the audience members were seen holding on to the girl group’s Candy Bong lightstick. Elsewhere during their appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, TWICE member Tzuyu shared a funny moment with host Kelly Clarkson, who had a hard time pronouncing the Taiwanese singer’s name when trying to ask a question.Tzuyu later shared more about the meaning behind ‘Moonlight Sunrise’, saying that the song is about “wanting to know the other person’s heart, and they use the metaphor of ‘moonlight’ and ‘sunrise’ to parallel that fluttering heart feeling when you’re in love,” as interpreted by an on-stage translator.During the interview segment, the girl group also shared their favourite things to do when visiting America.

Kelly Clarkson is reflecting on her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.

Kelly Clarkson is getting candid about how divorce has affected her family. On Monday, Clarkson was a guest on "Angie Martinez's IRL Podcast," explaining that her children, River, 8, and Remi, 6, have had a hard time adjusting to life without their dad, Brandon Blackstock, in the house. "I literally ask my kids every night when we're snuggling, 'Are you happy?' And if you're not, what could make you happier?" Clarkson began.  "Sometimes they'll say — especially the past two years, a lot of it, and it kills me and I want them to be honest, so I don't ever say, 'Oh God, don't tell me that' — but a lot of times it would be like, 'You know, I'm just really sad.

Kelly Clarkson is officially a single lady after her after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock was finalised in 2022 - but is the TV star and award-winning singer dating anyone? Rumors started spiralling a few years ago about a blossoming relationship wiht country music singer Brett Eldredge, following their Christmas duet, Under the Mistletoe in 2020.But while Brett is the first to admit that he's a very private man – but after years of speculation he finally felt ready to address the situation.MORE: Brett Eldredge inundated with support after health newsThe Songs About You singer opened up during an exclusive interview with HELLO! US, confirming his admiration for the Whole Lotta Woman hitmaker.Admitting he has been a fan of Kelly's since her breakthrough on American Idol, Brett said of their duet: "Kelly reached out about doing Under The Mistletoe and I'm a huge fan of hers. I remember seeing her in concert when she was on the American Idol tour after she had just won and I was so in awe of the power of her voice and just the person she was."WATCH: Brett Eldredge shares sad health news with fansMORE: Kelly Clarkson makes surprising confession about marriageSEE: Kelly Clarkson surprises fans with latest look amid her 40th birthdayHe added: "I couldn't believe I got to sing with her.

Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson were at each other's throats on Tuesday's all-new episode of !The famous frenemies are reunited for season 23 of the NBC singing competition and have been going head-to-head since the Blind Auditions began — even when they try to work together against rookie coaches Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan.Tuesday's show began with Blake pranking Kelly by pouring water in her chair before she sat down — thankfully, she noticed in time and didn't ruin her dress!And things only got more contentious from there. After Chloe Abbott took the stage, winning over coach-to-be Chance with her rendition of the Bee Gee's «How Deep Is Your Love,» Kelly decided that she'd had it with the way Blake fibs to the contestants, and hooked him up to a lie detector.Host Carson Daly gave the readout as Kelly peppered Blake with a series of increasingly difficult questions, including «Did you block me this season?» (Blake lied) and «Am I your favorite coach?» (lied again).«I'm only giving you that because of your wife,» Kelly accepted with a laugh.«It's exciting to have Kelly back because when she's gone, I don't have anyone to truly fight with,» Blake told the cameras later.

We’ve heard how hard this divorce has been for Kelly Clarkson behind the curtain. And now she’s opening up about how her kids have been affected.

Getting candid. Kelly Clarkson did not hold back about how her divorce from Brandon Blackstock has affected their kids.

Kelly Clarkson is getting real about the impact her divorce had on her children. The mother of two appeared on on Monday and didn't sugarcoat things when discussing her 2020 split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson and Blackstock share daughter River, 8, and son Remi, 6.«I think I am my mother's child, and I'm raising very independent children,» Clarkson said of her two kids.

coaches wanted Laura Littleton on their team — but only Niall Horan had a personal connection that may have given him an edge!The Tennessee native took the stage during Monday's Blind Auditions, wowing all the coaches with her folksy, acoustic cover of Harry Styles' «Sign of the Times.» Kelly Clarkson turned just ahead of Blake Shelton and used her block on the country star -- before realizing her mistake.«I should have blocked Niall!» she said as an aside to the audience as they made their pitches, noting the former One Direction singer might have some leverage with Laura.«I know him!» Niall joked of Harry before making his true pitch to the singer."'Sign of the Times,' when it came out, it wasn't your obvious pop song," he explained. «It was a bit alt, off to the left a bit, and that's what you scream.

Niall Horan isn't at to make friends, he's there to win. This was made fairly clear during the second night of the season 23 premiere when he used his one and only block to snag a songstress from Kelly Clarkson.When young singer Kala Banham hit the stage toward the end of Tuesday's big show, it was immediately clear that her voice was unique and beautiful.

Kelly Clarkson, who has been a boldfaced name for over two decades since winning American Idol in 2002, has earned a pretty penny throughout the course of her music and now television career.However both her personal life and her finances were thrust into the spotlight amid her divorce from Brandon Blackstock and accompanying child support and alimony battles.The singer and talk show host, 40, has an estimated net worth of $50 million, while her husband, a talent manager – and Reba McEntire's former stepson – has a reported net worth of ten to twelve million. Brandon, 46, pointed out this discrepancy when requesting spousal support from his ex-wife.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson shares video tour inside epic Montana ranchMORE: Kelly Clarkson's The Voice co-stars reveal what star is really like as they get personal about relationshipThe former couple – who tied the knot in 2013 and share two children together, River Rose, eight, and Remington Alexander, six – began the process of their divorce in 2020.

Taylor Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards later this month, which will feature performances by Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, Coldplay and Pink, who is this year's Icon Award recipient. The Innovator Award is presented to an artist who has "impacted global pop culture throughout their career." Past recipients include Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Alicia Keys.

The Voice's Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan and Blake Shelton have opened up about working with beloved talk show host Kelly Clarkson.During an interview on The Tonight Show on Monday night, Chance was asked by Jimmy Fallon: "Who do you get along with? Who are you not getting along with? Who's your competition?"The 29-year-old chuckled at the gossipy question before revealing: "We all get along pretty great." See how the four coaches' interact with each other in the video below.WATCH: The coaches butt heads in our first look at The Voice season 23The coach, who is new to The Voice this year along with former One Direction star Niall Horan continued: "I feel like, uh, me and Niall kind of have like a little brotherly thing going on cause we're both new to the show, and the younger guys on the show."DISCOVER: How much is Kelly Clarkson's net worth?Then, moving on to talk specifically about Kelly, the star seemed momentarily lost for words. "Kelly is just like…" the Coloring Book artist trailed off, but finally he stated: "I just love Kelly, because she to me is kind of like, the [rock]."She's the reason why we have vocal competition TV series now," Chance continued.

Blake Shelton's final season on, but he's not getting choked up just yet!«I'm having a blast!» The Cowboy said as the singing competition kicked off season 23 on Monday with the first round of Blind Auditions. And with the talented performers came a few surprises for Blake, who received not one but blasts from his past as singers shared their unexpected connections with the country star.First up, Holly Brand proved she was a truly talented «Mississippi Girl» with her performance of the Faith Hill hit that unfortunately turned every chair but Blake's.«What is wrong with you!» Kelly Clarkson shouted in disbelief, as Blake apologized for not turning his chair — especially when he heard that Holly had opened for him in concert when he was just 10 years old.«I actually have a really cool story...I brought something that I want to show you,» she said.«Is this an Ancestry.com test?» Blake joked, before taking a look at the picture of the two from the past.Later in the show, Emily Rhyne failed to get a coach to turn their chair for her Audition, but shared with Blake that she was from his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma, and even performs at his venue, Ole Red.Emily also had a surprise for Blake — and his fellow coaches — a recording of the country from when he was just 13 years old!«My grandpa was a musician, and when Blake was just 13 years old, he asked his mama for his birthday if he could go to the recording studio and lay down some tracks,» she shared.Emily then played the track, much to the delight of Kelly, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan, who laughed at Blake's young-sounded voice, which was even more twangier than it is today!«I feel terrible,» Blake said of not turning for the young performer.

Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton already picking favorites on season 23?The new season kicked off on Monday with the first round of Blind Auditions, and while Blake joked that Niall Horan has the art of deception down enough to fill his departing boots, Kelly took up Chance the Rapper's corner when she got blocked by «Blockhead Blake» for the chance to land St. Louis singer Neil Salsich.Neil's acoustic, singer-songwriter style leaned towards country and folk influences, so Chance knew he had an uphill battle ahead of him, but he took his best shot.«I'm not very familiar with country music, but the texture of your voice, the tone, the range that you have, and also, the runs, this could be interesting,» the rapper offered.

is back and the contestants are better than ever!On Friday, NBC shared a sneak peek at Monday's season 23 premiere, giving fans a glimpse of the season's first four-chair turn — which features a big block from a new coach.In the clip, NOIVAS takes the stage with his guitar for a powerful performance of Sam Cooke's «A Change Is Gonna Come» that has all four coaches turning their chairs and on their feet for a standing ovation. However, Chance the Rapper seizes his opportunity, and throws down the block on reigning champ Blake Shelton.«You are an incomparable talent,» Chance raves of the performance.