Kelly Clarkson Apologizes to Fans on Stage After Canceling Las Vegas Showsoriginally appeared onParade. Kelly Clarksonfinally took the stage for opening night of her Las Vegas residency after she wasforced to postponelast week's shows—and she wanted her fans to know just how sorry she is for the last-minute schedule change. TheAmerican Idolwinner, 43, was supposed to kick off her Studio Sessions residency in Sin City on July 4, though she ended up having to postpone the show just hours before the performance due to vocal strain. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 While finally taking the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 11 for opening night, Clarkson addressed last week's cancellation while expressing her regret over the uncontrollable situation. "Man, I'm so sorry if some of y'all had [tickets to] last weekend's shows," the singer could be heard telling the crowd in a fan-capturedTikTok videofrom Friday's performance. "I'm so sorry," she added. "We can't help our bodies sometimes, and that happens, but thank you for showing up. We're so excited." When Clarksonfirst announcedthe cancellation of her July 4 and 5 shows, she told her fans that she was "devastated" to postpone the opening shows. "The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice," she explained at the time, adding, "I want the shows to be perfect for y'all and I need to protect myself from doin serious damage." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) She went on to assure her fans that the show is "truly incredible" and that she wants to start out her residency "strong." Following Friday night's opening performance,Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions - The Las Vegas Residencywill continue with another performance on Saturday, July 12, followed by 16 more shows scheduled through November 15. Related: Kelly Clarkson Sends Bold Message to Dave Grohl With 'Kellyoke' Foo Fighters Cover Kelly Clarkson Apologizes to Fans on Stage After Canceling Las Vegas Showsfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.