an unexplained absence had fans wondering where she went

NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show had a surprise host as Simu Liu stepped in last minute to replace Kelly Clarkson, unaware until moments before.

Kelly Clarkson has quickly become a daytime TV staple, but her recent absence from her talk show has fans somewhat worried and wondering where she could be. Over the past two weeks, a handful of celebrities have stepped in to guest host episodes of "The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Kelly Clarkson’s fans have questions about why she’s been missing from her titular talk show for the past week. The singer first missed a Monday, March 3, taping of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” with Simu Liu filling in as host at the last minute.

Kelly Clarkson is expected to resume taping March 13 on her eponymous talk show after an unexplained absence left fans wondering where their favorite singer-host had gone. Clarkson missed the March 3 taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show and was replaced by guest host Simu Liu at the last minute.

Kelly Clarkson’s absence from The Kelly Clarkson Show has raised concerns among fans since she last hosted on March 5. ICYMI, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu stepped in for the Grammy winner since she temporarily stepped back from her daytime talk show.