Clarkson’s Secret Connection to Only Murders in the Building Has Fans Asking: What’s She Hiding?

When Kelly Clarkson released her new single Where Have You Been on May 2, 2025, fans were immediately drawn in by its emotional depth and haunting lyrics. But what they didn’t expect was the surprising connection the pop superstar revealed just a day later—one that links her directly to Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy Only Murders in the Building in more ways than one.

During a candid interview on The Kelly Clarkson Connection on SiriusXM and a follow-up segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson revealed that the inspiration for the track came from a single line delivered in the series. In one tender moment from Season 3, Martin Short’s character Oliver Putnam gazes lovingly at Meryl Streep’s Loretta Dunkin and whispers, “Where have you been?” The look on his face—part awe, part longing, part heartbreak—struck Clarkson deeply.

“I was so moved by that moment,” Clarkson said. “I thought—has anyone ever written a song based on just that line? Because someone should.” That “someone” turned out to be her. The result is a sweeping ballad that has fans and critics alike praising Clarkson for turning a fleeting television moment into a powerful anthem of yearning and emotional vulnerability.

But the connections don’t stop there.

Clarkson already has a creative history with the show. In 2023, she collaborated with Only Murders co-star Steve Martin on her track I Hate Love, where he performed a banjo solo. Fans at the time saw it as a quirky, unexpected pairing—until now. With Clarkson now citing Martin Short and Meryl Streep as major inspirations, speculation is swirling that she may be more involved in the world of Only Murders in the Building than anyone realized.

Some are wondering: could Clarkson appear in a future season of the show? Is she in talks for a guest-starring role? Or is there a deeper, behind-the-scenes creative collaboration in the works with the show’s iconic trio?

“Kelly’s admiration for the cast and her emotional connection to the storylines feel personal,” one fan posted on X. “There’s something she’s not telling us. I wouldn’t be shocked if she pops up in the next season.”

Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that Clarkson’s independent label, High Road Records, has given her the freedom to explore bold, cross-medium storytelling, and Only Murders in the Building—with its theatrical flair, music cues, and comedic drama—might be the perfect platform for her next big artistic leap.

Whether it’s a one-time musical nod or the start of a new creative chapter, one thing is clear: Clarkson’s bond with Only Murders in the Building runs deeper than anyone guessed. And fans can’t stop asking—what’s she hiding?