Kelly Clarkson in Las Vegas on July 11.
Kelly Clarkson has officially kicked off her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after a rocky start that saw two opening shows abruptly canceled.
The pop powerhouse, 43, finally took to the stage Friday night, July 11, to a roaring crowd, marking the beginning of what she calls her “favorite residency” yet. Before launching into her hit-filled setlist, Clarkson addressed the recent cancellations head-on.
Along with performing hits for the crowd, the star also apologized for canceling the opening two shows of her residency just minutes before showtime.
In a TikTok video taken by a concertgoer, Clarkson expressed, ‘Man, I’m so sorry if some of y’all had [tickets to] last weekend’s shows.
‘I’m so sorry. We can’t help our bodies sometimes, and that happens, but thank you for showing up. We’re so excited.’
In a last-minute Instagram message announcing the cancellation of her intended opening weekend on July 4
Kelly also opened up about the inspiration behind her residency and stage setup as she continued to address the audience.
The stage was decorated as if she were inside an intimate recording studio – with multiple pictures hanging up on a wall as warm lights shone down on the singer.
‘I love being in the studio, and that’s where this entire idea came from,’ the former American Idol contestant explained.
