After nearly seven years on daytime television, Kelly Clarkson has confirmed that The Kelly Clarkson Show will come to an end following its seventh season.
Clarkson announced the news on February 2, calling it a deeply personal decision rooted in family, healing, and the need to step away from a demanding daily schedule. While the show will continue airing new episodes through fall 2026, this season will be her last as host.
“This was not an easy decision — but this season will be my last,” Clarkson wrote in an Instagram post. She explained that leaving the show will allow her to prioritize her children, River Rose, 11, and Remy Alexander, 9, during what she described as an important chapter in their lives.
The decision comes less than a year after the death of her former husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away at 48 following a three-year battle with skin cancer. The loss marked a profound turning point for Clarkson and her family.
Still, she made one thing clear: this is not a farewell to the spotlight.
“This isn’t goodbye,” she wrote. “I’ll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time.”
Since its debut in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show carved out a unique place in daytime TV. It wasn’t flashy or confrontational. Instead, it leaned into sincerity, humor, and empathy.
The show became especially beloved for its “Kellyoke” opening segments, where Clarkson reinterpreted songs across genres, reminding viewers that before she was a talk show host, she was one of the most powerful vocalists of her generation.
The series also balanced celebrity interviews with stories from everyday people, often spotlighting teachers, first responders, and unsung community heroes.
Over its run, the show earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including multiple wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Talk Show Host.
Originally produced in Los Angeles, the show relocated to New York City ahead of its fifth season. Clarkson later admitted the move was necessary for her personal well-being.
That reset seemed to breathe new life into the show, even as Clarkson privately navigated major personal struggles.
Production on Season 7 will continue as planned, with Clarkson hosting most episodes and a handful of guest hosts filling in later this year. NBCUniversal has not announced a finale date, but confirmed episodes will air through fall 2026.
As for Clarkson herself, she’s already filmed episodes of The Voice’s upcoming “Battle of Champions” season and continues to hint at future music projects.
For now, though, she’s choosing something rare in entertainment: stepping back at the height of success.
And after nearly seven years of giving audiences her voice, her energy, and her honesty every weekday, it feels like a decision she’s earned.