Olympic snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim found herself in an awkward mix-up that's going viral, as she praised Pink for Kelly Clarkson's iconic hit "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" on live TV. The cringe-worthy moment unfolded during Kim's appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where Pink was guest-hosting—making the blunder even more hilarious.
Kim, fresh off a silver medal win at the 2026 Winter Games, tried to bond with Pink by sharing a personal story. "Can I make a confession?" she said. "When I was around 12 or 13, I'd blast your music while snowboarding. Like, 'What doesn't kill you makes you...'" The room fell silent as Pink gently corrected her: "That's Kelly Clarkson." Kim's face turned red as she apologized, blaming a pre-show nap for the slip-up.
Pink and Kelly Clarkson share a laugh at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards—now this mix-up adds to their playful rivalry. Kevin Winter/Getty
Pink handled it like a pro, joking that she was "Kelly Clarkson for the week" as she filled in for the host. The conversation then took a turn into Kim's own musical dreams, sparked by her stint on The Masked Singer. Kim admitted that while she once loved the idea of recording songs, she now finds it intimidating. "That sounds like a lot of work. I don't know how you guys do it," she said, with Pink nodding in agreement about the grueling demands of pop stardom.
Chloe Kim in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics—her focus on the slopes didn't save her from this pop culture faux pas. Michael Reaves/Getty
This episode is part of Pink's guest-hosting run for Women's History Month, featuring interviews with inspiring female guests. In a statement, Pink called it a "brand new feat" compared to her usual stage performances. Meanwhile, The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to wrap up after this season, with Clarkson citing a desire to focus on family after personal losses—making Kim's mix-up a bittersweet moment in the show's final days.
