The Kelly Clarkson Show will conclude with its current seventh season, officially bringing the daytime hit to an end after weeks of uncertainty about its future. Clarkson’s contract was set to expire after Season 7, and while there had been discussion about continuing the program with a new host, NBCUniversal instead opted to end the series entirely. Production will continue as scheduled, with episodes airing through fall 2026. Clarkson will host most remaining episodes, with occasional guest hosts filling in during planned absences.
NBCUniversal executive Tracie Wilson, EVP of Syndication Studios, called the program “an extraordinary collaboration,” crediting Clarkson’s warmth and authenticity for making viewers feel “seen, heard and a little bit better about their day.” Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local, thanked Clarkson and the production team for delivering a consistently engaging and high-quality series.
The announcement follows a deeply challenging period for Clarkson, who took time away from the show to support her children, ages 11 and 9, while their father, Brandon Blackstock, underwent cancer treatment. Blackstock passed away in August. Clarkson said in a statement: “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.” She reflected on the show’s run and her gratitude to those involved, saying, “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… Because of all of that, this was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting.” She added that fans haven’t seen the last of her, noting she will continue making music and could appear on The Voice in the future.
Since premiering in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show has earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and four for Clarkson as Outstanding Talk Show Host. It averages roughly 1.2 million same-day viewers in syndication and airs in more than 200 markets nationwide. The show has also built a massive digital presence, surpassing 2 billion annual views across major social platforms for three straight years. Much of that success has been driven by Clarkson’s viral “Kellyoke” performances, which regularly draw millions of views.
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