Kelly Clarkson Demands Everyone Compliment Her on Her Weight Loss – ‘I Was Fat Before…’ [WATCH]

Kelly Clarkson is embracing her transformation — and she wants the world to notice.

During a recent concert, the powerhouse singer and talk show host didn’t hold back about her dramatic weight loss, candidly telling fans that she wants people to acknowledge her efforts.

Last Saturday, the 43-year-old “Stronger” singer took the stage at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, performing fan favorites like “Since U Been Gone” alongside newer tracks such as “Where Have You Been.”

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But in between songs, Clarkson paused to connect with her audience — and she made it clear that she’s not shy about wanting recognition for her slimmer figure.

An audience member complimented Clarkson on her “sexy” appearance, prompting the original American Idol winner to open up about how she feels underappreciated for her appearance, particularly behind the scenes of her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

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“Every time I go to an HR meeting, I’m like, ‘How have I not been fired?’” Clarkson said with a laugh.

“I grew up on the road at 19 years old, you know what I’m saying? I’m like, ‘Oh, that is inappropriate. I would never.’”

Clarkson then turned the topic toward workplace norms and the hesitation some people have about complimenting others — especially in professional environments.

“But they also say you’re not allowed to say someone looks attractive, and I say [expletive] that,” she continued.

“Because some of those [expletives] are out here working, and we’re trying, and I want every mother-[expletive] that passes me to go, ‘Well done.’”

The comment drew cheers from the crowd, but Clarkson wasn’t done. She revealed that her desire for compliments once led to a tense exchange with a Human Resources representative.

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“They were like, ‘Well, it might make people feel bad that they looked bad before,’” she recalled.

“I was fat before, so I’m saying I want you to say, ‘[expletive].’”

Despite the humor in her delivery, Clarkson made it clear that her confidence has always been intact — regardless of her size. “I felt very confident [before],” she said.

“I felt fine both ways, but I’m just saying it’s a lot more fun with clothes now. And I’ve been working on it.”

She wrapped up the interaction by thanking the fan who complimented her, joking, “I will not be calling HR” about the interaction.

“It is not a joke. I know HR is not a joke, but it is really funny some of the things they talk about,” she added. “And we’re like, ‘Oh no. We would never.’”

Clarkson’s journey to weight loss has been well documented in recent months.

In a 2024 interview, she revealed that at her heaviest, she weighed 203 pounds — a number that was starting to raise medical red flags.

“My heaviest, I was like 203, and I’m 5 foot 3 and a half,” she said at the time. “It’s funny because people assume, ‘Oh she must’ve been miserable, depressed, whatever,’ and I was like, ‘No I was not.’ I was never insecure about it, I was happy.”

Still, the shift came out of necessity.

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Clarkson’s doctor had been urging her to lose weight for health reasons, eventually prescribing her a weight loss medication.

While Clarkson has avoided naming the exact drug, she clarified that it isn’t Ozempic, the popular diabetes and weight loss medication that’s garnered a wave of celebrity users.

“Mine is a different one than people assume, but I ended up having to do that too because my bloodwork got so bad,” she explained.

The medication, she said, helps with breaking down sugar due to her body’s metabolic challenges.

Her physician had pushed her to try it for years, but Clarkson held off, concerned about how it might affect her thyroid.

What ultimately swayed her was a moment of self-reflection while watching a birthday special she had filmed. “All of a sudden I paused it, and I was like, ‘Who the [expletive] is that?’” she said.

“You see it and you’re like, ‘Well, she’s about to die of a heart attack.’”

Now, Clarkson seems to be thriving. With her health in better shape and a newfound enthusiasm for fashion, she’s stepping into this chapter of her life with confidence — and a healthy sense of humor.

And if there’s one thing she wants people to take away from her journey, it’s this: don’t be afraid to say, “Well done.”

In a world where body positivity and health awareness often collide, Clarkson’s unfiltered honesty is refreshing — and, clearly, deeply personal.

She’s not looking for sympathy or silence.

She’s looking for a high five and a little credit.

After all, as she says, she’s been working on it.

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