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Kelly Clarkson Pauses Vegas 'Creep' Cover Over Surprising Cello Solo

The viral clip underscores the role improvisation plays in her ongoing Vegas residency.

Overview

  • Kelly Clarkson’s Studio Sessions run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace through Nov. 18, with a brief mid-August break, featuring a new Kellyoke cover each night.
  • On Aug. 2, cellist Ismael Ariel Guerrero Bombut unveiled an unexpected countermelody during the intro to Radiohead’s “Creep.”
  • Clarkson stopped mid-song, exclaimed “What the f---?” and asked her band to restart so she could relish the unplanned flourish.
  • She shared the moment on Instagram, praising Bombut’s musicianship, and fans quickly propelled the clip to viral status.
  • The residency adapts her Emmy-winning Kellyoke segment into an intimate orchestral show that highlights her vocal versatility and audience rapport.