NBCUniversal’s syndicated daytime talker The Kelly Clarkson Show will end its run after the current seventh season. The announcement, which was shared with the show’s staff and crew, ends weeks of speculation about its future.
Clarkson, whose contract was believed to be up at the end of Season 7, had been rumored to depart. She has now made the official decision to step away from hosting the talk show.
It comes after a difficult year for Clarkson who took a leave of absence last spring to be with her children as their father was undergoing cancer treatment. He died last August.
There had been speculation that NBCUniversal may try to continue The Kelly Clarkson Show with another host; the show is instead ending.
Production on Season 7 will continue as planned with Clarkson hosting though she will also have a few guest hosts filling in. Season 7 episodes will air through Fall 2026.
“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,” said Clarkson, who relocated the show from Los Angeles to New York in 2023. “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 stems from Clarkson’s run as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, which got her in the NBCUniversal fold. Its end is a major blow to daytime syndication as one of the last talk shows in an increasingly challenging economic environment where introducing new entrants appears daunting and not sustainable.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show has been an extraordinary collaboration,” said Tracie Wilson, EVP, 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.”
Since its debut in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show has consistently held a top spot in daytime. Its digital footprint has surpassed 2 billion annual views across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for the third consecutive year, while adding 6.5 million new social followers, fueled largely by the viral success of Clarkson’s Kellyoke segment.
“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.”
The Kelly Clarkson Show has won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and four consecutive wins for Outstanding Talk Show Host. It is produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airing in over 200 markets across the country. Alex Duda is executive producer and showrunner.
