The Rock leaves honeymoon to fill in for Kevin Hart on talk show appearance

Zach Brendza
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 2:36 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 2:36 p.m.

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Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, accepts the generation award at the MTV Movie and TV Awards on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

When you’re in a jam, call Dwayne Johnson.

The Kelly Clarkson Show found themselves in one this week when taping the show’s first episode, according to today.com. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart was scheduled to be the program’s first guest. But after a car accident left him injured, the star couldn’t make the commitment.

In his absence, his friend and frequent co-star The Rock stepped in, leaving his honeymoon in Hawaii with wife Lauren Hashian.

When my son @KevinHart4real goes down with an injury, his big daddy steps in. I did leave my honeymoon early (Lauren approved cos she LOVES Kelly) and now me and Kelly are new best friends ???. Tune in this Monday! We had the best time! #greathost #hotcrowd #amazingenergy ? https://t.co/DAdkVRd9Dj

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 4, 2019

The show is set to premiere Sept. 9.