{"id":33274,"date":"2026-01-16T03:59:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=33274"},"modified":"2026-01-16T03:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:59:30","slug":"kelly-clarkson-gets-a-shark-named-after-her-and-its-called-kelly-sharkson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=33274","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson Gets a Shark Named After Her \u2014 and It\u2019s Called \u201cKelly Sharkson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kelly Clarkson has collected Grammys, topped charts, and hosted one of daytime TV\u2019s most joyful talk shows\u2014but now she can add a truly unexpected honor to the list: a shark named after her.<\/span><\/p>\n

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/span><\/span><\/strong> that aired on January 15, the singer and host learned\u2014live on air\u2014that she officially has a namesake swimming through the ocean. The moment unfolded as Clarkson welcomed former preschool teacher Andrea Clulow and her husband, Darrell Clulow, who appeared on the show to discuss their shark education project and new children\u2019s book, Finn & Friends<\/span><\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no denying sharks can be intimidating creatures,\u201d Clarkson told the audience as she introduced the segment, \u201cbut they\u2019re also beautiful and a central part of our oceans.\u201d What she didn\u2019t know was that she was about to become part of that story herself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet \u201cKelly Sharkson\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

While explaining the inspiration behind Finn & Friends<\/em>, Andrea casually dropped the surprise that instantly lit up the studio.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love sharks, and we had the opportunity last summer to go on a research expedition,\u201d she said. \u201cThe first shark that we got to help tag\u2014we adopted her, and her name is Kelly Sharkson.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Clarkson\u2019s reaction was immediate and priceless. \u201cYes!\u201d she exclaimed, laughing and clearly touched by the tribute. The audience erupted, and the moment quickly became one of those classic talk-show surprises that feel both spontaneous and sincere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching Kids to See Sharks Differently<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Clulows\u2019 mission goes far beyond a clever name. Andrea explained that the project was born after a shark attack off the coast of Australia made international headlines in 2022. The media coverage, she said, leaned heavily into fear\u2014something she wanted to counter, especially for children.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to teach empathy,\u201d Andrea shared. \u201cSharks aren\u2019t monsters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

That idea became the foundation of Finn & Friends<\/em>, a story designed to help kids relate to sharks and other sea creatures not as threats, but as important, living parts of the ocean ecosystem. By framing sharks through friendship and curiosity rather than fear, the book encourages young readers to rethink what they\u2019ve been taught.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conservation Through Connection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Darrell emphasized that they intentionally made the book interactive. Alongside the story, it includes games like word searches, drawing prompts, and activities that invite children to participate rather than passively read.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a kid sits down and draws something they love, they\u2019re forming a connection,\u201d he explained. \u201cThey\u2019re not just being lectured about conservation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The couple also donates a portion of the book\u2019s proceeds to organizations focused on shark research, ocean conservation, and marine education\u2014turning storytelling into tangible impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Perfect Fit for Clarkson<\/span><\/h3>\n

For Kelly Clarkson<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, the moment captured exactly what her show does best: blending warmth, humor, and meaningful stories. What started as an interview about sharks became a celebration of empathy, education, and unexpected joy\u2014complete with a finned namesake.<\/span><\/p>\n

And somewhere in the ocean, Kelly Sharkson is swimming on, unknowingly carrying a pop icon\u2019s name while helping change how the next generation sees the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kelly Clarkson has collected Grammys, topped charts, and hosted one of daytime TV\u2019s most joyful talk shows\u2014but now she can add a truly unexpected honor to the list: a shark named after her. During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show that aired on January 15, the singer and host learned\u2014live on air\u2014that she…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33274\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=33274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=33274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}