Kelly Clarkson to End Daytime Talk Show After Season 7

Kelly Clarkson took to social media this week to share an update about her future in daytime television. The longtime talk show host said the decision was not easy but "necessary."

Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson has announced that her popular daytime program, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," will conclude after its seventh season.

Clarkson revealed the news in an Instagram post dated February 2, 2026, writing, “This was not an easy decision.”

In her message, she expressed gratitude to her team, guests, and loyal viewers, while also explaining that her family played a central role in the decision.

“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 wrote. Clarkson shares two children with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who died in August 2025 at 48 years old.

Since its debut in 2019, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has become a daytime television staple, known for its uplifting interviews, musical performances, and Clarkson’s approachable hosting style. The show has earned critical acclaim and multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

Clarkson’s transition from Grammy-winning recording artist to daytime talk show host began after NBC executives observed her on-camera presence while she served as a coach on "The Voice".

According to a 2022 Variety profile, NBCUniversal executives saw her natural warmth, humor, and ability to connect with people as qualities well-suited for daytime television, even as Clarkson herself initially questioned whether she was right for the role.

“I was the biggest naysayer,” Clarkson told Variety. “I’m not a journalist. I’m not a comedian. I didn’t know who was going to watch this.”

But after filming a pilot episode, Clarkson said she realized she enjoyed the format and the opportunity to connect with guests in a more personal way.

The show premiered at a time of significant transition in daytime television and later moved into the coveted time slot previously held by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." But instead of trying to replicate DeGeneres’ approach, Clarkson emphasized authenticity and conversation, telling Variety that she never wanted the pressure of “filling anyone’s shoes.”

Clarkson also spoke openly about “mom guilt” and revealed that she asked producers to push the show’s schedule back by 30 minutes so she could take her children to school, allowing for more family time both in the mornings and evenings.

In 2023, she discussed her decision to move the show’s production from Los Angeles to New York City, citing a desire for a "fresh start" and to be closer to family in North Carolina.

Although her talk show is coming to an end, Kelly Clarkson assured fans she is not stepping away from entertainment.

“This isn’t goodbye,” she said, adding that she will continue making music, performing live shows, and appearing on "The Voice" from time to time. “You never know where I might show up next.”