Kelly Clarkson is back and so is The Voice for Season 29. Since Monday night’s release, fans have been commenting on Clarkson’s “less is more” makeup look on the show’s premiere. In case you missed it, the brand new season of the show, deemed as The Voice Battle of Champions airs new episodes on NBC on Mondays at 9PM ET.
Kelly Clarkson Sports Bob, No-Makeup Makeup Look on The Voice Battle of Champions
Fans of The Voice were eager to tune into Clarkson’s return to the competition show. After a near three year hiatus, Clarkson has officially returned to the show with a brand new look. The 43 year old is now being styled with a bob haircut and minimal makeup.
In previous seasons, the coach was styled with uniquely colored eye shadows and elaborate long hair. Now, she’s sporting a simple makeup look, seemingly featuring minimal foundation and eye shadow, and a curled bob.
After the show’s premiere, a fan created a Reddit thread, inquiring about Clarkson being “makeup free this season?” Other fans quickly debunked this theory, saying that she’s “hardly make up free it’s just not over done.”
“Her eyes & cheeks are very subtle and I love it,” another user commented. “Interestingly the red lipstick blends right in seamlessly. It’s a great look.”
Another user shared that this look makes her look “much younger” especially after “slimming down.”
“Love her look as almost an homage to when she had her first big killer vocal on American Idol with ‘Natural Woman,'” another user commented. “She wore something very similar!”
Clarkson Had The Most Singers Join Her Team in Premiere
In case you missed the premiere episode, Clarkson had a very successful episode after returning to The Voice. The in-house audience was definitely pining for Clarkson, holding up flags saying “Team Kelly” after almost every performance.
In the premiere episode, five singers joined Clarkson’s team. This makes her team nearly half full after only one episode! For those who may have missed it, coaches are only allowed 10 artists on their team for Battle of Champions.
The first singer to join Team Kelly was 19 year old singer Julia Golden, who sang “Strawberry Wine,” followed by boy band tribute member Jonah Mayor who sang “Il Mondo” by Jimmy Fontana. Later in the episode, singer Liv Ciara auditioned for the competition once again (she originally auditioning in Season 28) singing “we can’t be friends, fight for your love” by Ariana Grande.
Then, a 43 year old Broadway singer, named Aaron Lavigne joined Team Kelly after singing “Feels Like the First Time” by Foreigner. At the moment, Clarkson only has one Triple-Chair turn on her team, 25 year old Abigayle Oakley. Abigayle sang “Call Your Girlfriend” by Robyn in her audition.
The Voice returns to NBC on Monday, March 2 at 9PM ET. What do you think of Clarkson’s new look? Let us know on X!
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