Kelly Clarkson Announces End of Daytime Talk Show to ‘Prioritize My Kids’

Kelly Clarkson has announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show will come to an end after its current seventh season, closing a successful chapter in daytime television as the singer shifts her focus toward family and a less demanding schedule.

In a statement shared on social media, Clarkson thanked the show’s staff and collaborators, calling her experience on the series “one of the most meaningful journeys” of her career. She expressed gratitude to the production team, the house band, and the guests who appeared on the show, many of whom shared deeply personal stories over the years. She also acknowledged the audience that has supported the program since its debut in 2019.

More directly, Clarkson explained that the decision to step away was driven by her desire to prioritize her children. “To be able to focus more fully on my kids feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives,” she wrote, signaling that the daily demands of a syndicated talk show had become incompatible with her current priorities.

While the announcement marked a definitive end to the program, Clarkson emphasized that she is not retreating from public life or her career. She noted that she plans to continue releasing music, performing live on a limited basis, and making occasional appearances on television, including potential returns to The Voice, where she has previously served as a coach. “This isn’t goodbye,” she wrote. “You never know where I might show up next.”

Clarkson’s decision comes during a period of significant personal change. Earlier this year, her former husband and longtime manager, Brandon Blackstock, died at age 48 following a battle with skin cancer. Blackstock was the father of Clarkson’s two children, and his death marked another major shift in the singer’s personal life. While Clarkson did not directly reference his passing in her announcement, the timing underscores the broader context in which she is reassessing her professional commitments.

Since its launch, The Kelly Clarkson Show has become one of daytime television’s most reliable success stories. The program distinguished itself with a conversational tone, a focus on empathy-driven storytelling, and Clarkson’s musical performances, particularly the daily “Kellyoke” segment that opened each episode. Over seven seasons, the show earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including multiple wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Talk Show Host, cementing Clarkson’s credibility as a television personality beyond her music career.

Clarkson herself has often described the show as a space built around optimism and human connection. During the Season Seven premiere, she framed the program’s mission around “finding the light” during difficult times, a theme that resonated with audiences navigating years shaped by political division, social upheaval, and a global pandemic. That tone helped the show maintain relevance in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.

No successor program has yet been announced.