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Kellie Pickler Makes Her Return to the Public Eye After 3 Years by Appearing on American Idol Following the Death of Her Husband Kyle Jacobs
Kellie Pickler to Appear on “American Idol” for the First Time in 3 Years Since Husband’s Death
Kellie Pickler is going to do a rare public appearance on American Idol to commemorate her coming three years since her husband’s death, Kyle Jacobs, day.
On the episode of Wednesday, April 29, the host of the show’s official companion podcast, Danielle Fishel, confessed that the country singer will feature on the next episode of the hit talent show.
Fishel said, “Next week, we will witness your top five performing. We’re totally going to have a blast like the good old days of 2006 when some of the super popular top 10 finalists from that epic season will join us to perform with this season’s top five, ” said the singer.
Fishel, 44, revealed that Pickler, 39, is among the 2006 finalists who will come together on the show reunion special airing Monday, May 4.
Kellie Pickler to Do the Rare “American Idol” Return
Kellie Pickler will be making a rare public “American Idol” appearance, as it will be her first return since her husband Kyle Jacobs’ death three years ago.
The country singer is going to be on the show in the new episode as American Idol revealed the news during its official companion podcast on the April 29 episode. Fishel, the host, said on the show that it will be a very special one as the top five contestants will perform with the fan-favorite finalists who will be from the 2006 season of the show.
Pickler, who was the sixth-place finalist in the fifth season, is going to sing along with other IDOL alumni like Taylor Hicks, Paris Bennett, Elliot Yamin, and Bucky Covington. Also, the episode will be a trip down memory lane for fans as two of the original judges, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, will make their appearances again.
Since her days on Idol, Pickler has put out four country albums. However, since Jacobs’s death in February 2023 at the age of 49, no one has seen her at a public appearance.
Kellie Pickler Goes Deeper About Her Feelings
It’s a good thing so many of you were there for me. And that you stayed loyal even when I lost my husband, Kyle Jacobs, so tragically. I owe it to you that I was able to get through that time.”
Since giving birth to her son, Kellie Pickler has said that she feels lucky to have so many loyal fans cheering her on all the way.
The “Best Days of Your Life” star reflected on an important lesson that Jacobs showed her during their struggle time.
“One of the greatest lessons my husband has taught me was even in a time of crisis, if you really don’t know what to do, ‘do nothing, just be still, ‘” Pickler stated, mentioning that she has decided to follow his words.
Besides that, she expressed gratitude to her “family, friends, and supporters” for the innumerable letters, calls, and messages, saying that their kindness has grabbed her very much.
“It has really touched my soul and is a big part of how I am getting through the very difficult time in my life, ” Pickler revealed. “As many of you have told me, you are all in my prayers.”
At Teary Farewell, Kellie Pickler Said Her Final Goodbye to Her Husband on Judy Garland and Judy Show
Kellie Pickler’s return to performing was a moving one as she gave her first perfomance since her husband’s passing.
Kellie, who is the “Red High Heels” hitmaker was part of the brilliant Patsy Cline tribute at Ryman Auditorium and even shared with the audience that she was a little nervous.
“I’d be lying if I said I’m not incredibly nervous right now, ” Pickler said, it being a first time for her to get back on stage after such a long time.
At the tribute, she sang “The Woman I Am, ” which was a song she and Jacobs wrote together, and through that song expressed her emotions and love for him.
In fact, Pickler and Jacobs started dating in 2008, and through fresh news, it is confirmed that the couple held a secret wedding ceremony in January 2011. There have been no reports of the couple having children.
