Kelly Clarkson Debuts Chic Short Hairstyle on “The Voice” Return

Kelly Clarkson has made a striking style transformation ahead of her return to “The Voice.” The singer, known for her voluminous, nearly hip-length hair, unveiled a new choppy bob in a promotional video for Season 29 of the show.

In the clip, Clarkson sports a short, wavy hairstyle parted to the side, paired with a vibrant red lipstick and a menswear-inspired outfit featuring a button-up shirt and trousers. This dramatic change has fans wondering if it’s her new permanent look or simply a wig or styled hairstyle.

Kelly Clarkson debuting bob on "The Voice" — Kelly Clarkson debuted a bob haircut for her return to “The Voice.”

Clarkson hinted at more surprises in the new season, saying, “This time, we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve. Y’all get ready.” After leaving the show following Season 23 to settle in New York City post-divorce, she will now juggle filming her daytime talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” alongside her coaching duties on “The Voice.”

Kelly Clarkson performing in Las Vegas — She also performed in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Fans are excited about her new look and her upcoming appearance. One commented, “Wait I wasn’t ready. KC lookin’ fiiine,” while another simply expressed, “Kelly looks so good❤️.”

Returning to the coaching panel are Adam Levine and John Legend, as “The Voice” announces a new format called “The Voice: Battle of Champions.” Season 28 is set to premiere this fall, with new coaches including Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire.