Kelly Clarkson’s tenure as a daytime talk show host is coming to an end.
NBCUniversal and Clarkson announced Monday that The Kelly Clarkson Show will end after its current season. Production on season seven will continue as planned, with episodes airing through the fall.
In a statement, Clarkson said she made the decision to step away from the show to “prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives.” She has two children, ages 11 and 9, with former husband Brandon Blackstock, who died in August 2025 at age 48.
“I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at The Kelly Clarkson Show, both in Los Angeles and New York,” Clarkson said. “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner.
“Because of all of that, this was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show. Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives. This isn’t goodbye. I’ll still be making music, playing shows here and there and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time … you never know where I might show up next. But for now, I want to thank y’all so much for allowing our show to be a part of your lives, and for believing in us and hanging with us for seven incredible years.”
The Kelly Clarkson Show premiered in 2019 and has won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four for best daytime talk series and four for Clarkson as best talk show host. It averages about 1.2 million same-day viewers in syndication, typically ranking third among syndicated daytime talk shows, and has a large social media footprint. NBCUniversal says show-related content has generated more than 2 billion views across various social platforms this season, with the long-running “Kellyoke” segment regularly generating big view counts.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show has been an extraordinary collaboration,” said Tracie Wilson, executive vp of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios. “I’m grateful to Kelly for bringing her talent and energy to this. Her warmth, quick sense of humor and connection with people created a show that made fans feel seen, heard and a little bit better about their day. We couldn’t have achieved the show’s success without our exceptional showrunner/EP Alex Duda, whose vision, leadership and unwavering commitment across all seven seasons have guided us through unprecedented times and a cross-country move. Together with producers, staff and crew, they created a legacy to be proud of.”
Added Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local, “The Kelly Clarkson Show has been a valued part of our NBC-owned stations’ lineup for seven seasons, always delivering an entertaining and engaging show for our daytime audiences. We thank Kelly and the production team for the wonderful, high-quality show they’ve produced consistently since 2019, and look forward to the remainder of this season as they complete their successful run.”
Clarkson will continue hosting the remainder of the 2025-26 season, with some guest hosts mixed in as well. The Grammy winner has taken time away from the show on several occasions in the past, most recently in March 2025.
Universal Television produces The Kelly Clarkson Show; it’s distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios. Alex Duda is the executive producer and showrunner.
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