Kelly Clarkson has announced that her daytime talk show will conclude after its current seventh season, allowing her to focus on her children. The decision follows the recent death of her ex-husband and the father of her kids, Brandon Blackstock. Production on the final season will proceed as planned, with episodes airing this fall.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, which premiered in 2019, is set to wrap up after seven successful seasons. Clarkson, the host and executive producer, made the announcement in a heartfelt statement, explaining her reasons for stepping away. "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 said.
The news comes in the wake of the 2025 death of Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson's ex-husband, former manager, and father of their two children. Blackstock, who had battled cancer for three years, passed away at age 48. This personal loss appears to have influenced Clarkson's choice to reduce her workload.
In her full statement, Clarkson expressed deep gratitude to her team, fans, and NBC. "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," she wrote. "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."
The show, produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, features Clarkson interviewing celebrities and everyday people with inspiring stories. Episodes typically open with a "Kellyoke" segment, where Clarkson and her band cover songs by other artists. Special "Songs & Stories" episodes delve into the careers of musicians like Alanis Morissette, Babyface, Miranda Lambert, and Pink, with a primetime spinoff featuring guests including the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo.
Over its run, the series has earned 24 Daytime Emmys, including four consecutive wins for outstanding daytime talk series and talk show host. Showrunner and executive producer Alex Duda has been praised for guiding the production through challenges, including a cross-country move.
NBCUniversal executives lauded the show's impact. Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, said, "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." Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local, added that it has been a "valued part of our NBC-owned stations’ lineup for seven seasons."
Season 7 production continues uninterrupted, with final episodes slated for this fall and special guest hosts to be announced later. The show airs in over 200 markets nationwide.
