Kelly Clarkson Nails Difficult 'Golden' Cover from 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Kelly Clarkson delivered a flawless performance of "Golden" from the film KPop Demon Hunters on the final episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The song, released in June 2025, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks and won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Known for its difficulty due to a vocal range spanning two and a half octaves (D3 to A5 or C3 to A5), the song was originally performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. Clarkson's cover, part of her popular "Kellyoke" segment, was her most-requested song. EJAE, a co-writer, had prophesied that Clarkson and Beyoncé were among the few who could nail it. Lin-Manuel Miranda praised the performance on Instagram, writing "Kelly done healed the honmoon by herself," referencing the film's magical barrier. Clarkson announced the end of her show earlier this year, stating she would continue making music and appearing on The Voice. The performance has garnered widespread praise.