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The Kelly Clarkson Show is coming to an end after its currently airing seventh season.The show’s conclusion was Clarkson’s decision. In a statement thanking her crew and fans, she said, “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.”
The news comes after the 2025 death of Brandon Blackstock, who was her ex-husband and former manager as well as the father of her two children. Blackstock, who battled cancer for three years, was 48.
Production on Season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show will continue as previously planned, with the series airing its final episodes this fall.
The season will also feature special guest hosts to be announced at a later date.
Clarkson’s full statement reads, “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. 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. The series features Clarkson as she interviews celebrities as well as non-celebrities with inspiring stories.
Each episode opens with a “Kellyoke” segment, in which Clarkson and her band perform covers of other artists’ songs. The show’s occasional “Songs & Stories” episodes see Clarkson do deep dives on the work of artists such as Alanis Morissette, Babyface, Miranda Lambert and Pink, with NBC later airing a primetime spinoff in which she interviewed the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims and Lizzo.
Throughout its run, The Kelly Clarkson Show has won 24 Daytime Emmys, including four consecutive wins for both outstanding daytime talk series and talk show host. The Kelly Clarkson Show is produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airing in over 200 markets nationwide. Alex Duda serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show has been an extraordinary collaboration,” said Tracie Wilson, executive vice president 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.”
“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,” said Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local. “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.”
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