Singer-songwriter and TV personality Kelly Clarkson has not appeared as the host in the last few episodes of her self-titled syndicated talk show, and many fans are curious to know why. The Kelly Clarkson Show debuted on September 9, 2019, and has since become one of the most popular daytime talk shows on television. Accordingly, Clarkson’s absence from it has drawn considerable attention.

Here’s what’s currently known about Kelly Clarkson’s absence from recent episodes of her show.

Why was Kelly Clarkson replaced on her talk show?

Neither Clarkson nor any other producers associated with the series have made any official statement regarding her absence from The Kelly Clarkson Show. Notably, Clarkson last appeared on the show earlier this month, but it has continued airing with guest hosts serving as replacements. Some of the Hollywood celebrities who have guest-hosted The Kelly Clarkson Show are Simu Liu, Roy Wood Jr., Wanda Sykes, and Brooke Shields.

Shields hosted the March 10 episode and will return for the March 11 edition. On March 12, Sunday Today anchor Willie Geist will take over hosting duties. Model and actress Molly Sims will subsequently replace Geist for the remaining two days of the week.

During his turn as the host, Liu joked that he had not known that he would be acting as Clarkson’s replacement “until five minutes ago” when he arrived at the studio to promote his new movie Last Breath. He added, “So I’m here now, and I’m not one to back down from a challenge.” (via The Mirror)

As mentioned above, Clarkson hasn’t provided any official reasons for her absence, though some fans are speculating that she is on a break to spend more time with her family. Clarkson has two children with her former husband Brandon Blackstock, a daughter named River Rose and a son named Remington “Remy” Alexander.