Hollywood duo to fill in for Kelly Clarkson on show – and insiders say they’re in running to become permanent hosts
A MUCH-LOVED Hollywood duo are set to fill in for “several episodes” of the Kelly Clarkson show.

It follows speculation that the pair are up against pop sensation Pink to become permanent hosts of the programme.

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Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir have revealed that they will be hosting several upcoming episodes of The Kelly Clarkson ShowCredit: Instagram/taralipinski
 

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It comes after Kelly announced that she’s stepping down earlier this yearCredit: Getty
Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir took to Instagram to make the announcement, and couldn’t be more excited about the gig.

Sitting on a bed together and talking to the camera, Tara began by exclaiming: “Guess what guys!?”

Johnny then went on to explain: “We’re in New York because we’re going to be hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Tara continued: “Oh my goodness, we’re doing several shows, we’re so excited, and I’m back with my boy.”

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The video ends with Tara embracing Johnny, who smiles widely.

Penned in the post’s caption, Tara and Johnny shared: “Big news! We are back together in NYC filming something very exciting- we are hosting several episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show!!!

“dreams dreams dreams, we will keep you posted on air dates!”

Fans of the presenters took to the post’s comments section to extend their congratulations.

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One user said: “Ok!!! I am so ready!!!”

A second shared: “OMG! How fun!!!”

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Tara and Johnny are known from the Olympics where they worked as sports commentatorsCredit: Getty 

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They also made an appearance on The TraitorsCredit: Getty
A third added: “Wow! Can’t wait to watch!! Good luck, you guys will be awesome!”

Sources exclusively spilled to The Sun that while NBC executives still see Pink, 46, who guest-hosted the show for a week, as the safest bet to carry the franchise forward, the network is seriously considering the beloved skating champions as a fresh alternative.

An insider said: “NBC still very much wants Pink. She’s still the frontrunner to land the job but, as most things do, it comes down to money.

“With Pink, she’d be expensive. Kelly most likely makes just south of $15 million a year from the show alone. Pink wouldn’t be much less.

“A star like Pink is expensive and she wouldn’t uproot her whole life and expose her family’s private life like that if it weren’t the right price. She would need over $10 million to take the job.

“Johnny and Tara came into the conversation much later. They weren’t in the running before a month or so ago. It was a very recent shift,” the source explained following TV expert Rob Shuter’s initial report that NBC was eyeing the duo.

The pair’s recent popularity surge is ultimately what helped push them into the mix.

The source continued: “When the network saw the goodwill and attention they were getting from the audience from The Traitors and the Olympics, and how dynamic and natural they are together, it was a no-brainer to include them in the conversation.”

The TV and sporting duo boast over 1million followers each on Instagram alone.

Their fans adore their bubbly personalities, which frequently feature online.

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In February, Kelly announced that her talk show will end after its seventh season, with new episodes scheduled to air through the Fall of 2026.

The Voice coach revealed she was stepping away to prioritize her children, River Rose, 11, and Remington Alexander, 9, who moved with her to New York City for the show in 2023.

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Pink is another strong contender to replace Kelly on the showCredit: Getty