Fellow "American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson temporarily filled in for Clarkson following her ex-husband's death. Kelly Clarkson is returning to The Voice after taking a brief absence from the reality singing competition following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

One American Idol alum is helping out another. Jennifer Hudson is stepping in for Kelly Clarkson as a coach on the upcoming Season 29 of NBC’s The Voice following the death of Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock earlier this month.

Kelly Clarkson is making headlines once again as she prepares for a major return to television. After stepping back briefly, the singer is rejoining The Voice as a coach alongside familiar faces. Fans will also see her back on screen with a new music special and the upcoming season of her talk show.