Kelly Clarkson’s “confusing” request for the latest The Voice champion sparks questions.

Kelly Clarkson To “Battle of Champions” Winner Alexia Jayy: “Please Don’t Cover My Songs!”

The stakes were high, the talent was legendary, but in the end, only one could be crowned the ultimate victor of The Voice: Battle of Champions. That honor went to the powerhouse Alexia Jayy, who sat down with Kelly Clarkson this week to relive the whirlwind of her historic win.

While the mood was celebratory, Kelly couldn’t help but issue a hilariously “serious” warning to the new champion.

A Hero’s Welcome and “Rent Free” Success

Since taking home the trophy, Alexia Jayy hasn’t slowed down for a second. She shared with Kelly that the response in her hometown has been nothing short of electric.

“The love from back home is overwhelming,” Alexia beamed. “I didn’t want to lose that momentum, so I went straight from the stage to the studio.”

That hustle resulted in her brand-new single, “Rent Free,” which is already climbing the charts and proving that Alexia is far more than just a reality TV sensation—she’s a mainstay.

Family First: Meeting a Legend

Beyond the music, Alexia shared a heartwarming (and slightly chaotic) behind-the-scenes moment from the finale involving her son, Matthew. It turns out the young man is a massive fan of original coach Adam Levine.

Alexia dished on Matthew “completely freaking out” when he got the chance to meet the Maroon 5 frontman. Kelly, a long-time friend and occasional rival of Adam’s, laughed along, noting that even after all these years, Adam still has that effect on people.

The Ultimate Compliment: The “No Cover” Rule

The highlight of the interview came when Kelly addressed Alexia’s vocal prowess. Known for her own ability to sing almost anything, Kelly jokingly “begged” the winner to stay away from the Clarkson catalog.

“I’m going to need you to do me a huge favor,” Kelly said with a wink. “Please, for the sake of my ego, do not cover any of my songs. You’re too good! You’ll make people forget I ever sang them.”

It was the ultimate sign of respect from one vocal titan to another. While Alexia laughed off the request, fans are secretly hoping she ignores Kelly’s “advice” and gives us a rendition of Since U Been Gone sooner rather than later.

Stream Alexia Jayy’s new single “Rent Free” on all major platforms now!