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Chloe Kim just provided the internet’s most hilariously awkward TV moment. The Olympic snowboarder confused Pink for Kelly Clarkson on live television after trying to compliment the singer. Pink laughed it off with perfect grace, but Kim turned absolutely red.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Date: March 3, 2026 on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- The Song: Kim admired “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” which is actually a Kelly Clarkson track, not Pink’s
- The Guest Host: Pink, age 46, was filling in for Kelly Clarkson, age 43
- Kim’s Age: The 25-year-old Milan Olympics silver medalist responded with charm and immediate embarrassment
A Confession Goes Hilariously Wrong
Chloe Kim began the segment by asking if she could make a confession to Pink during her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on March 3. The snowboarder told the singer, “Growing up, when I was like 12, 13, I loved listening to your music.” So far, so good. But then Kim started singing the lyrics, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Pink quickly caught the mistake and corrected her instantly. The moment was so awkward that Kim immediately panicked, turning visibly red in the studio lights.
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Pink’s Perfect Response Saves the Moment
Pink, real name Alecia Moore, handled the blunder with incredible grace and humor. Instead of making Kim feel worse, she laughed and delivered the perfect line, “It’s okay because I’m Kelly Clarkson today!” Kim quickly named one of Pink‘s actual hits, “F—in Perfect,” but the damage was done.
According to People Magazine, Kim admitted she was “so embarrassed” about the mix-up. The Olympic champion even explained her confusion by saying she had “taken a nap” just before the show taping and was “out of sorts.”
The Viral Moment Creates Entertainment Gold
| Detail | Information |
| Show | The Kelly Clarkson Show |
| Air Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Guest | Chloe Kim (25, Olympic snowboarder) |
| Host | Pink (46, guest-hosting for Kelly Clarkson, 43) |
The clip has since gone viral across social media platforms, with Yahoo Sports, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and numerous outlets picking up the story. Kim, just days removed from winning silver in the halfpipe at the Milan Olympics, became the subject of widespread entertainment coverage.
“I’m so embarrassed.”
— Chloe Kim, on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Why The Olympic Star Was Running on Empty
Chloe Kim has had an exhausting few weeks. The Team USA snowboarder suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum in January, just weeks before the Winter Olympics. Despite the injury, she competed and brought home a silver medal, narrowly losing to South Korea’s 17-year-old Choi Gaon.
Since the Olympics ended, Kim has been on a whirlwind of appearances, interviews, and public events. She’s been attending Milan Fashion Week and doing media rounds. Her boyfriend, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, was in Milan cheering her on during competition.
What Does Kim’s Future Hold After This Viral Moment?
Despite the ongoing schedule, Kim told People Magazine she can’t wait for a break. “I’ve been on edge for the past month,” she explained. “It’ll be nice to just take a deep breath.” Pink gave Kim a reassuring hug after the song mix-up, signaling there were no hard feelings.
The silver medalist is clearly looking forward to downtime, though the viral nature of this Kelly Clarkson interview means she’ll likely face good-natured jokes about the moment for months to come. At least Pink kept it light.
