Mexican Christmas traditions met joyful, slightly chaotic daytime TV magic when Thalía joined Kelly Clarkson to celebrate early Día de los Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day. The result was a sugar-filled lesson in culture, symbolism, laughter, and one very dramatic discovery inside a Rosca de Reyes cake.
For viewers, this was not just a holiday segment. It was a masterclass in how food, faith, and fun collide, especially when Thalía’s infectious energy enters the room.
© Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via GWhat Is Día de los Reyes and Why Does It Matter
Día de los Reyes is celebrated every year on January 6 and marks the biblical moment when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus. In Spain and many Latin American households, this day is just as important as Christmas itself. Families gather, exchange gifts, and most importantly, share Rosca de Reyes, a sweet ring-shaped cake decorated with colorful candied fruit.
Thalía, proudly representing Mexican culture, walked Kelly through the meaning behind the holiday and the traditions that come with it. She explained that the circular shape of the cake symbolizes the crown of the Three Kings, while the dried fruits represent the jewels on that crown.
© Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via GHidden inside the cake is a small baby Jesus figurine, and whoever finds it is traditionally responsible for hosting a celebration on Día de la Candelaria in February.
The Rosca de Reyes Moment That Broke the Internet
As Kelly Clarkson prepared to cut into the Rosca de Reyes, the anticipation was real. Thalía hovered with the energy of someone who absolutely knew chaos was coming and was thrilled about it. Kelly cut a piece of the cake alongside laughing as they discussed what it would mean to find the hidden figurine.
Then it happened. Kelly Clarkson found the baby Jesus on her very first slice. Thalía’s reaction was instant and legendary. She jumped in pure excitement, only to lose her balance and fall onto her knees, turning a wholesome cultural moment into slapstick gold. Kelly, still processing the responsibility she had just inherited, caught Thalía mid-fall while trying to understand why the tiny figurine had suddenly become her problem.
Fans loved every second of it.“I’m laughing so hard, love the chaos and the sweetness of all of this 🤣,” one viewer wrote. “Thalía funny as usual 😂 I love her energy and charisma 👌💞💞👑,” another added.
A third summed it up perfectly. “Thalía falling and Kelly catching her while trying to understand why she got the baby Jesus is GOLD tv.”
Gold TV Indeed
What made this moment resonate was how genuine it felt. Kelly Clarkson’s curiosity and openness paired beautifully with Thalía’s playful teaching style. It was cultural exchange without stiffness, education without lectures, and tradition without taking itself too seriously.
© Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via GIt also highlighted how food connects people across cultures. The Rosca de Reyes was the centerpiece of storytelling, laughter, and shared experience. As if the cake chaos was not enough, Thalía also delivered a high-energy Cameo Oke performance that reminded everyone why she remains a global pop icon. The performance brought music, nostalgia, and celebration full circle, turning the segment into a mini holiday party on daytime television.
© Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via GFor fans of Kelly Clarkson, Thalía, or simply great TV moments, this episode delivered everything. Culture, comedy, connection, and a cake with consequences.
You can watch the full segment and Thalía’s performance below:
