Kelly Clarkson addresses Adam Levine leavingThe Voice: 'I kind of get it'

Kelly Clarksonis supporting her formerThe VoicecostarAdam Levinesdecision to step awayfrom the singing competition show after 16 seasons.

It was kind of a shocking thing, Clarkson said.

But I kind of get it.

Hes been doing it for eight years thats a long time.

Hes got a couple kids.

Still has a career.

Its a very rigorous schedule fitting everything in.

Itll be weird going to work, she said.

But I totally get how busy it is trying to fit everything in plus having a family.

The Maroon 5 frontmans departure was first announced May 24 byThe Voicehost Carson Daly during a segment on theTodayshow.

Later that day reports surfaced that Levine had been planning to leave the show for quite some time.

Areport by PEOPLEstated that, according to sources, Levine was unhappy with some of the shows newer changes.

It wouldnt be surprising if he came back to visit the show though.

Theres new music coming soon for him, hell be touring and he plans to continue acting.