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'The Voice' 2023 Playoffs: Fans call Kelly Clarkson 'unnatural' as she picks up spider with bare hands

Kelly Clarkson's left fans amused and disgusted as she picked up a live spider from Chance the Rapper's chair on 'The Voice' 2023

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: 'The Voice' is not just a singing competition, but it is also a show where the coaches present their own brand of humor and shenanigans. Fans of the show are always entertained by the coaches' antics, making the show more enjoyable. Their funny banter and pranks make the show lighthearted, which has helped make 'The Voice' one of the most popular singing competitions on TV.

In the latest episode of 'The Voice,' Chance the Rapper experienced something that he described as "the coolest and the grossest thing" he's ever seen on the show. While sitting in his chair, he noticed a live spider crawling on it. The other coaches, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Niall Horan, all reacted to the spider in their own unique ways. Clarkson, in particular, took charge of the situation and managed to capture the spider with her bare hands, much to the amusement of the audience. 

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Kelly Clarkson takes on a live spider

During the recent Playoffs episode of 'The Voice,' viewers were in for a shock when an uninvited guest dropped in and caused a bit of a stir. Chance got more than he bargained for when he noticed an eight-legged creature perched on his chair. "I just realized there are spider webs and a spider on my chair," he exclaimed, taken aback by the discovery. However, this was just the beginning of the unexpected event that would take place. Fellow coach Clarkson, who has a reputation for being a bit of a daredevil, stepped up to take a closer look at the spider. "I actually love spiders," she said, which left her fellow coaches in disbelief. When Chance challenged her to pick up the spider, Clarkson didn't hesitate for a second. "OK!" she exclaimed, as she gently coaxed the tiny creature onto her finger and invited it to make itself at home on her chair. "Now it's my spider," she declared triumphantly.

As the cameras continued to roll, the coaches couldn't help but marvel at the unusual situation that was unfolding before them. "We need to take a video," exclaimed Chance, who was clearly enjoying the unexpected turn of events. "Possibly the coolest and grossest thing I've seen on the set of The Voice," he added. The spider incident ended up being a bit of a tension breaker for Chance, who was struggling with having to cut members from his team. "This round is definitely making people bring their A-game," he admitted, adding, "I have no idea how I'm gonna pick only two."

Despite the spider's unexpected appearance stealing the show for a moment, the singing competition continued as planned. Jamar Langley's performance of 'The Thrill Is Gone' drew praise from coaches Clarkson and Horan, who were impressed by his playfulness and growth as a performer. 

'The Voice' always keeps audience on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. From incredible singing performances to handling spiders, there is always something to keep viewers engaged and entertained.

'That's your pet spider now, Kelly Clarkson'

Fans were amused by the spider's entry on 'The Voice', and Twitter exploded with reactions for Clarkson. Some tweets praised her love for the creepy crawly creatures while others expressed disgust. A Twitter user exclaimed, "Heck yeah!! That's your pet spider now, Kelly Clarkson." Another tweet read, "I love spiders too, Kelly!"

However, not everyone shared the same enthusiasm, as one person tweeted, "Kelly!!!! I can't look at spiders n trying the word creeps me out and you pick them up? Girl." Some fans teased Clarkson with tweets such as, "Itsy bitsy spider lol...Good luck next week!!!" while others expressed their disgust, saying, "Eewwww... it's unnatural to LIKE spiders !!!"

However, Clarkson's brave act of holding the spider did earn her admiration from some fans. One tweet read, "I already loved you but now you’re my hero - I am afraid of spiders, terribly afraid. Watching you made me squirm in my seat - I could never do that." Another fan commented, "You did good with the spider@kellyclarkson." Overall, it seems that her encounter with the spider was a memorable moment for fans, with reactions ranging from amusement to disgust and admiration.

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