Kelly Clarkson debuts dramatic haircut after end of her talk show

Kelly Clarkson is debuting a fresh new look to mark this post-"Kelly Clarkson Show" chapter of her life.

The 44-year-old "American Idol" alumna, who previously had long, caramel-colored hair when she was last on NBC for her talk show's Aug. 31 finale, sported chin-length blond waves when she appeared on the "Today" show Monday, Sept. 21. She wore her new hairstyle with a side part, pairing a camel-colored short trench coat outfit with black semi-sheer tights.

Though she didn't address the chop while promoting that evening's Season 30 premiere of "The Voice," she said she's looking forward to focusing on her music career again and enjoying a more relaxed schedule after spending nearly seven years hosting her daytime talk show. She has also served as coach on "The Voice" since 2018.

She is "momming so hard right now," she told Carson Daly, who emcees "The Voice" alongside his anchoring duties on "Today." She's lived in New York City since she, her children – River Rose, 12, and Remy Alexander, 10 – and her talk show moved there in 2023, and she now has time to "go get coffee and walk around" the city.

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