Over the past two decades, her hit songs have included soulful ballads and catchy pop tunes.

But not everything that comes out of Clarkson’s mouth receives praise.

Being in the spotlight for more than 20 years, there’s bound to be a few kerfuffles.

Kelly Clarkson on red carpet smiling in black and white shirt

But the company wanted Clarkson to have less of a hands-on approach to her sound.

The problem really came to blows when Clarkson was working on her third album, “My December.”

During a 2023 appearance on"Watch What Happens Live,“Clarkson told her side of the story.

Kelly Clarkson singing

One of her greatest hits, “Since U Been Gone,” was the culprit.

Clarkson insisted she was lied to.

“I was told to write to the song,” she said.

Kelly Clarkson with her kids River and Remy

And I look like a fool.”

In 2018, Clarkson told Atlanta radio station 94.1 that she is comfortable with spanking her children.

“I don’t mean hitting her hard.

Kelly Clarkson holding an Emmy on the red carpet in pink dress

I just mean a spanking.”

She also said that the practice influenced her behavior as a child.

Many listeners were quick to condemn her opinion and call her out for such an unhealthy practice.

Kelly Clarkson smiling on red carpet in black dress

Love Kelly but…. No,“one Reddit user wrote, calling it a “bad look.”

Another seemed to agree.

“Aaaaaaannd, suddenly I like Kelly Clarkson a whole lot less,” they said.

Kelly Clarkson holding a book

“Specifically, several employees alleged that the workplace was toxic.

Duda was accused of being verbally and emotionally abusive to employees while also undermining and underpaying staff.

Clarkson responded to the allegations onInstagram.

“I love my team at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’

And to find out that anyone is feeling unheard or disrespected on the show is unacceptable.

As of this writing, Duda is still working for the program.

When she spoke toForbesin September 2024, she made no mention of the allegations.

Many fans found her body positivity to be inspiring, while critics have ragged online about her weight gain.

Ironically, Clarkson spoke in the issue about being comfortable with her weight.

“I’m fine!'

I’ve never felt uncomfortable on the red carpet or anything.”

But viewers were not happy to see the influencer on a show that airs nationwide.