Kelly Clarkson has insisted she could never 'take over' from Ellen DeGeneres, 63.
The Breakaway hitmaker's eponymous talk show will move into the slot vacated by the Finding Dory star's show when she steps down after 19 years next spring but Kelly does not feel worthy of being compared to the broadcast legend.
'No one can take over for Ellen. It's an iconic show,' Kelly insisted.
Candid: Kelly Clarkson has insisted she could never 'take over' from Ellen DeGeneres after moving into her time slot. Pictured in 2020
Kelly argued her hosting efforts shouldn't be compared to those who came before her, much like her singing abilities shouldn't be contrasted against those of her idols.
She told the newspaper: 'I'm never going to be Whitney Houston — I'm never going to be Cyndi Lauper, Reba or Trisha or Mariah.
'I'm going to be me. I think that's fine. There's room for everyone at the table.'
Wrapping up: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Show will conclude next spring after 19 years on air. Seen in 2015
High praise: Kelly said, 'No one can take over for Ellen. It's an iconic show.' Pictured in 2019