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THE Voice's Kelly Clarkson wasn't exactly missed as some called for her not to return after her replacement Kelsea Ballerini made her coach debut.

The as she is feeling "under the weather."

Kelly Clarkson's replacement Kelsea Ballerini made her coach debut on The Voice, and fans were all about it
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Kelly Clarkson's replacement Kelsea Ballerini made her coach debut on The Voice, and fans were all about itCredit: NBC
The Since You've Been Gone singer couldn't made it to the battle rounds as she was 'feeling under the weather'
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The Since You've Been Gone singer couldn't made it to the battle rounds as she was 'feeling under the weather'Credit: Getty Images - Getty
However, fans don't want Kelly back, as some asked her to be 'fired'
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However, fans don't want Kelly back, as some asked her to be 'fired'Credit: Twitter

The important battle rounds kicked off on Monday night, however, something was different: someone else was sitting in Kelly's chair.

And while some took to Twitter to wish the hitmaker a quick recovery, not everyone sent their kinds words as viewers soon got a taste of the new coach.

One person wrote: "So glad you are working in place of Kelly. I hope they keep you and fire Kelly. You are so much better."

Another added: "I wish Kelsea could stay," while one chimed in, "it's so nice not having Kelly there."

On tonight's episode viewers saw a different face on the coaches' panel
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On tonight's episode viewers saw a different face on the coaches' panelCredit: NBC
'Just pretend I'm Kelly!' Kelsea joked
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'Just pretend I'm Kelly!' Kelsea jokedCredit: NBC
Fellow coach Blake Shelton then joked that he was already liking the show better with Kelsea there
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Fellow coach Blake Shelton then joked that he was already liking the show better with Kelsea thereCredit: NBC

The comments kept coming, as one wrote: "Think Kelly's absence makes somehow makes the show more interesting."

One fan added: "I think Kelsea should become the next coach when next season starts. Love her."

Tonight's episode kicked off with host Carson Daly informing viewers that, "unfortunately Kelly was not feeling well this week, and while she did not test positive for Covid, as you can imagine we have some very strict guidelines on our set..."

However, Kelsea informed Blake that Kelly told her she should keep the duo's 'rivalry going'
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However, Kelsea informed Blake that Kelly told her she should keep the duo's 'rivalry going'Credit: NBC
Throughout the program some fans made it clear that they did not want the American Idol alum around, as one wrote 'it's so nice not having Kelly'
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Throughout the program some fans made it clear that they did not want the American Idol alum around, as one wrote 'it's so nice not having Kelly'Credit: Twitter
Another pointed out how 'Kelly's absence somehow makes the show more interesting'
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Another pointed out how 'Kelly's absence somehow makes the show more interesting'Credit: Twitter
'I wish Kelsea could stay,' another added
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'I wish Kelsea could stay,' another addedCredit: Twitter
'While one suggested Kelsea return as the next coach next season
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'While one suggested Kelsea return as the next coach next seasonCredit: Twitter

Kelsea, 27, then said: "This is incredible, I'm such a fan of Kelly... I feel we're kind of kindred, and I know what she likes...

"Just pretend that I'm Kelly!"

Kelsea then informed fellow coach Blake Shelton that the alum advise her to keep the duo's "rivalry going."

Last week Kelly revealed she would miss the battle rounds
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Last week Kelly revealed she would miss the battle roundsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
'I know my team is in great hands with you!' Kelly tweeted, as she praised Kelsea
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'I know my team is in great hands with you!' Kelly tweeted, as she praised KelseaCredit: Twitter

, 44, then joked: "I was about to say I like this show better already with you here instead of Kelly, but now I take it back!"

He added: "Bring it on Kelsea!"

Last week Blake- who is engaged to former coach - joked that two years after the Maroon 5 singer's abrupt exit.

fans learned last week that Kelly, 38, was going to be off the show for a short time, as the talk show host tweeted: "Thank you so much @KelseaBallerini for sitting in for me while I was feeling under the weather!

'When @kellyclarkson calls and asks you to keep her seat warm, you put all those years of being her super fan to work,' Kelsea responded
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'When @kellyclarkson calls and asks you to keep her seat warm, you put all those years of being her super fan to work,' Kelsea respondedCredit: Getty

"I know my team is in great hands with you!! Y'all aren't going to want to miss this!! The battles start next week on."

Kelsea, 27, responded in a tweet: "When @kellyclarkson calls and asks you to keep her seat warm, you put all those years of being her super fan to work.

"Thank you @johnlegen @nickjonas and ole pops @blakeshelton Face with tears of joy for making me feel like part of the @NBCTheVoice family."

Kelly joined The Voice in 2018 and has been juggling her coaching duties with .

Kelly joined The Voice as a judge in 2018
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Kelly joined The Voice as a judge in 2018Credit: Credit: Getty Images - Getty

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