Kelly Clarkson reveals the future of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', and it's not the update viewers wanted
After seven seasons on daytime television, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' will come to an end on NBC. The decision was confirmed by the singer and host herself, Kelly Clarkson. The talk show launched in 2019 and quickly found its groove with heartfelt interviews, surprise moments, and crowd-pleasing "Kellyoke" covers. And now, it is set to wrap following its seventh run, according to E! News. In a message shared on her social media on February 2, Clarkson took a moment to look back, and she didn't do it lightly. "I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at TKCS, both in Los Angeles and New York," she wrote.
"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," the post continued. Also, Clarkson made it clear this wasn't an easy call. Walking away from a successful daily show rarely is. Still, she explained that life has changed, and her priorities have shifted with it. The main reason behind that change is her children, River, 11, and Remington, 9.
Clarkson shares them with her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Back in August 2025, Blackstock's family announced that he had passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, as reported by NBC News. "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," Clarkson explained, while also making it clear that this isn't a full retreat from public life. "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," she added.
Since winning 'American Idol' more than two decades ago, she's built a good career, while bouncing between pop superstardom, coaching chairs, and daytime hosting without ever losing her sense of self. Naturally, news of the show's ending sparked guesses about what might come next for NBC's daytime lineup, and whether someone familiar might step in. Rumors quickly swirled around Hoda Kotb, given her long-standing relationship with the network and her exit from 'Today' in January 2025. Those whispers didn't last long. Kotb addressed the idea months earlier during an appearance on 'Today', shutting it down with her usual clarity.
"Do y'all think—I want to ask y'all a real question," she said to Craig Melvin in May when asked about possibly taking over Clarkson's slot. "Do you think if I ever came back to TV, do you know where the only place I would ever come back to is? Right here. This is the spot." She made it even clearer shortly after, responding to the rumors with a blunt and final, "Delete, not true." As for 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', it isn't vanishing overnight. Season 7 will continue airing new episodes through fall 2026. Notably, according to a news release, the show's team was informed of the decision the same day Clarkson shared the news publicly.
