"The Kelly Clarkson Show" is ending after its seventh season, which is currently on air. Clarkson made the decision to step down. In a message she shared, she thanked her team and fans, saying, "Taking a break from the daily routine will let me focus more on my kids, which feels important and right for our next chapter."
This news happens after the passing of Brandon Blackstock, her ex-husband, former manager, and the father of her two children.
He had been fighting cancer for three years and was 48 years old.
Production of Season 7 will continue as planned, with the final episodes airing this fall.
The season will also have special guest hosts, who will be announced later.
Clarkson's full statement said, "I've been really lucky to work with such a great group of people on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' both in Los Angeles and New York.
There have been so many wonderful moments and shows during these seven seasons. I'm forever thankful and honored to have worked with the best band and crew you could imagine, all the talented and inspiring people who shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who supported our show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and amazing partner. Because of all that, this wasn't an easy decision, but this season will be my last as host of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.' Taking a break from the daily schedule will let me focus more on my kids, which feels important and right for our next chapter. This isn't goodbye. I'll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you might see me on 'The Voice' from time to time... you never know where I might show up next. But for now, I want to thank you all so much for letting our show be a part of your lives, and for believing in us and sticking with us for seven incredible years."
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" started in 2019.
The show features Clarkson interviewing celebrities and everyday people with inspiring stories. Each episode begins with a "Kellyoke" segment, in which Clarkson and her band perform covers of other artists' songs. Occasionally, the show has "Songs & Stories" episodes, where Clarkson dives deep into the work of artists like Alanis Morissette, Babyface, Miranda Lambert, and Pink. NBC later made a primetime spinoff where she interviewed the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo.
Throughout its run, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has won 24 Daytime Emmys, including four in a row for both outstanding daytime talk series and talk show host.
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" is produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airing in over 200 markets nationwide.
Alex Duda is the showrunner and executive producer.
"‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ has been an extraordinary collaboration," said Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of NBCUniversal 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 guided us through unprecedented times and a cross-country move. Together with producers, staff, and crew, they created a legacy to be proud of."
"‘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."
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