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Why is Kelly Clarkson not on The Voice?
FANS noticed a key member of the coaching panel was noticeably absent in The Voice's Battle Rounds episode.
Coach has been .
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Why is Kelly Clarkson not on The Voice?
Instead of Clarkson, , Nick Jones and were joined by stand-in Kelsea Ballerini.
Clarkson did appear in the segments featuring team adviser Luis Fonsi and her competitors, however she wasn't seated on stage for the Battles.
“Unfortunately, our own Kelly Clarkson was not feeling well this week,” host Carson Daly explained in the episode’s opening moments.
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“And while she did not test positive for , as you can imagine we’ve got some very strict guidelines on our set.”
But after a two-episode hiatus, the former American Idol star is ready to return on Monday's new episode.
“You are doing such an amazing job @KelseaBallerini!! Thank you for taking great care of #TeamKelly for me See y’all next week! #TheVoice,” .
Fans have seen the country artist on the show before as Ballerini played adviser to Team Clarkson's contestants in season 16.
What were fans of The Voice saying about Clarkson's absence?
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."
And while some took to 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."
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Another added: "I wish Kelsea could stay," while one chimed in, "it's so nice not having Kelly there."
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..."
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will be on the next season of .
: “surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton next season ~ season 21 of @nbcthevoice !
“@nickjonas we will miss you”
The pop star’s new co-workers began to welcome her into the fold.
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Nick saluted his replacement, writing: "Congrats @ArianaGrande ! You’re going to kill it next season! Welcome to the family😎"
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Fellow judge Legend tweeted out: “So excited to welcome Ariana to our Voice family!!”
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