Clarkson will appear on the upcoming "Battle of Champions" season of the NBC singing competition series alongside Adam Levine and John Legend

Fellow "American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson temporarily filled in for Clarkson following her ex-husband's death. Kelly Clarkson is returning to The Voice after taking a brief absence from the reality singing competition following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Kelly Clarkson is making headlines once again as she prepares for a major return to television. After stepping back briefly, the singer is rejoining The Voice as a coach alongside familiar faces. Fans will also see her back on screen with a new music special and the upcoming season of her talk show.