NEW YORK -- Kelly Clarkson says she’s learned a thing or two about interviewing after being in the spotlight as a recording artist since 2002.So, she’s created a safe space for guests on season six of her talk show which launches Monday.
Burned by media stories in the past, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter says she takes a different approach with guests on her daytime show.Fans of the show — based in New York for its second year — can expect more celebrity interviews, human interest stories, and Clarkson's signature “Kellyoke” musical performances.Clarkson says she likes to make guests feel comfortable, often playing games and infusing humor into her segments.
Clarkson is also an executive producer on the show, which has won 22 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Daytime Host and Talk Show last year.She spoke to The Associated Press recently about how she approaches interviews, covering new artists and staying incognito on the subway.
Answers have been edited for clarity and brevity.CLARKSON: By season six, people kind of trust our show more.I think a lot of times some actors or artists — especially in the limelight — they get a little nervous about going on shows because they’re like, “Are they going to try and angle something? Or get some sort of soundbite or clickbait?” That’s not what I’m about.
I’ve obviously had that happen to me in my career, so I don’t want to do that to anyone.I think people by now feel safe there, and they’re willing to like, you know, play a dumb game that’s just fun or they’re willing to talk about things that maybe they don’t normally talk about.CLARKSON: I know what the receiving end feels like.
You just want to promote something that you’re proud of, and then having to shadowbox your way through an interview so somebody is not trying to make their career off something they try and get you to say — it’s just gross and it’s hurtful.There’s been certain things, like where I...