Contestants on singing competitions should be grateful Kelly Clarkson already won American Idol back in 2002 because if she were still competing now, sorry, but she'd win every single time.

The powerhouse singer returned to familiar territory when she made a special appearance on The Voice. While fans would love to see her back in the judge's chair, this time, Kelly took center stage and let's just say her vocals left everyone floored. But it wasn't just her voice that turned heads—her outfit truly stole the show.

Kelly wowed fans by performing her new single, "Where Have You Been" and similar to her beloved talk show covers, she proved once again that her talent is in a league of its own.

Standing on an elevated stage, the "Stronger" singer wore a form-fitting black jumpsuit covered in rhinestones and dramatic sheer sleeves finished with feathers, similar to the bodysuit from her latest music video for "Where Have You Been." She complemented the bold look with natural makeup and of course, those iconic vocal cords that never disappoint.

Between the powerful performance and her jaw-dropping ensemble, fans had A LOT to talk about in the comment section of the show's TikTok. "23 years later, and she would still win every season of all these talent shows," wrote one viewer. "There will never be another… ever. She is like Whitney Houston/Celine Dion level.…. Unreal vocals. Every single time," added another. Others applauded her unmatched talent with comments like, "There’s not a single person in today’s society that can top her vocals and talent" and "Is she even human? That voice getting better with age! 🔥🔥🔥"

Needless to say, fans have been loving this new era from Kelly. Though the 43-year-old has shared that she won't be actively touring for now to focus on her talk show and raising her kids, it's clear that her new music is taking center stage.

Over on Instagram, the former Voice judge took fans behind the scenes prior to her performance. "We're back on The Voice!," she whispered to the camera. "I don't know why I'm whispering." She even had a little fun by sitting in Blake Shelton's former judge chair while he was a mainstay on the show for 23 seasons.

Once again fans flooded the comment section of Kelly's post showering her in compliments and calling her Voice appearance as "a perfect performance." We'd have to strongly agree and even go as far to say that it's one of her best live performances yet.

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Chaise Sanders is a NYC-based writer with a knack for all things lifestyle, beauty, entertainment, and style. Her work has graced the pages of Cosmopolitan, Country Living, InStyle, and more. When she's not busy crafting words, you can find her on Instagram roaming the streets of New York City, hunting down the best food spots, hidden gems, and deals.