United Kingdom, March 21 -- Kelly Clarkson has been hit by "ups and downs" over the last six years.

The singer and television host, 42, made the admission during an emotional speech on Thursday's (20.03.25) episode of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', during which she thanked her crew and audience for their support as her daytime series marked its 1,000th episode - following her weeks-long unexplained break from fronting the programme.

She told fans: "We have laughed together, we have cried together with beautiful stories, sang together with some people, danced together, celebrated and competed together.

"I've lost, alone, a lot."

After her studio audience hesitated to respond to the comment, Kelly paused and reassured them: "It's OK!"

She ...