'The Kelly Clarkson Show' to end after S07
What's the story
The Kelly Clarkson Show, hosted by the Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson, will conclude after its seventh season. NBCUniversal and Clarkson announced on Monday that production for the current season will proceed as planned, with episodes airing through the fall. In a statement, Clarkson said she decided to leave the show to "prioritize my kids." She has two children, aged 11 and 9, with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who died in 2025.
Statement
Clarkson thanked everyone involved with the show
Clarkson said, "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."
Show highlights
'This isn't goodbye'
She added, "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."
Show success
The show has won several Daytime Emmy Awards
Since its debut in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show has won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards. It averages about 1.2 million same-day viewers in syndication and ranks third among syndicated daytime talk shows. The show has also enjoyed a significant social media presence with over two billion views across various platforms this season alone, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Show legacy
What NBCUniversal executives said about the show
Tracie Wilson, executive VP of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, said, "I'm grateful to Kelly for bringing her talent and energy to this." Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local, added that The Kelly Clarkson Show has been a valued part of their lineup for seven seasons. The show is produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios.