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Kelly Clarkson Meets Her Namesake on Air as Couple Reveal Adopted Shark ‘Kelly Sharkson’

The TV moment spotlighted a children's conservation project that directs book proceeds to shark research groups.

Overview

  • Former preschool teacher Andrea Clulow and her husband, Darrell, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Jan. 15 to promote their Finn & Friends initiative.
  • They said the shark was the first they helped tag during a 2025 research expedition before adopting it and naming it Kelly Sharkson.
  • Clarkson reacted with delight to the naming, reinforcing the segment’s upbeat focus on shark conservation.
  • Finn & Friends pairs a story about ocean animals with interactive activities such as word searches, coloring pages, and drawing prompts to build empathy in kids.
  • The couple said the project grew from a desire to counter fear after a widely reported 2022 shark attack in Australia, with a portion of proceeds pledged to conservation and education organizations.