Kelly Clarkson Goes Barefoot for Jim Gaffigan Interview — and He Has Thoughts

Mar. 15, 2025

Kelly ClarksoninterviewedJim Gaffiganwithout shoes — and the comedian had thoughts.

During the Tuesday, Jan. 7 episode ofThe Kelly Clarkson Show, Gaffigan, 58, called out Clarkson, 42, for showing up to the taping barefoot. “What is going on with the feet?” he asked while Clarkson tried to wish him a happy new year.

He then joked in a high-pitched voice about why Clarkson might be walking around without any shoes on. “I feel more grounded when I sing if I’m barefoot," he mocked. “I can feel the ground.”

TheAmerican Idolalum laughed, agreeing with Gaffigan. “I do like performing barefoot, but that’s not why I’m barefoot,” she explained before getting into her relatable reason to kick off her shoes. “My feet hurt.”

Jim Gaffigan and Kelly Clarkson.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty

“The stilettos I was supposed to wear today, I didn’t have enough middle fingers for it… so I just said no. I’ve never gone barefoot before, but that’s OK. That’s what we’re doing.”

Gaffigan, whose latest comedy specialThe Skinnydropped on Hulu in November, didn’t agree. “For me, first of all, I wouldn’t have my feet exposed because I respect the audience,” he said, to which Clarkson exclaimed “and I don’t.”

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TheUnfrostedactor didn’t stop there. He joked that there is a “portion of the internet” that will enjoy this episode featuring Clarkson sans shoes. But Clarkson was quick to respond, going toe-to-toe with his antics: “I’m gonna get a whole new fanbase.”

She’s also open to baring it all. In December,Clarkson boasted that she loves being naked. “Until gravity takes hold,” the “Since U Been Gone” singer clarified.

She’s not the only celebrity to go barefoot. In 2016,Julia Robertsattended the Cannes premiere ofMoney Monsterwithout shoes. For New Year’s Eve,Cardi B performed barefootat E11EVEN Miami.

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Kendall Jenner went to the Louvrein June and explored the Paris museum without anything on her feet.Angelina Jolie ditched her shoesduring a December appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

source: people.com