Since she’s been gone. Kelly Clarkson finally returned to her eponymous talk show Tuesday after being absent on and off since March 3 — but kept her mouth shut on the cause of her leave.

Kelly Clarkson is calling in a favor with her fans — and it's for something she is absolutely thrilled about.

Created by Barbara Walters in 1997, The View is a daytime talk show featuring a diverse panel of women who discuss prominent news, ranging from pop culture to politics. By design, the cohosts come ...