{"id":49159,"date":"2026-02-12T11:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=49159"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:29:51","slug":"kelly-clarkson-ending-emmy-winning-talk-show-to-focus-on-her-kids-after-ex-husbands-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2026\/02\/kelly-clarkson-ending-emmy-winning-talk-show-to-focus-on-her-kids-after-ex-husbands-death.html","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson Ending Emmy-Winning Talk Show to Focus on Her Kids After Ex-Husband&#8217;s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_49165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49165\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2026\/02\/Kelly-Clarkson_credit-The-Kelly-Clarkson-Show-YouTube.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49165\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2026\/02\/Kelly-Clarkson_credit-The-Kelly-Clarkson-Show-YouTube.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kelly Clarkson Show \/ YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Kelly Clarkson first launched <em>The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> in 2019, few could have predicted just how quickly it would become a daytime favorite. With her powerhouse voice, quick wit, and down-to-earth charm, Clarkson built something special over seven seasons. But now, she\u2019s ready for a new chapter.<\/p>\n<p>The 43-year-old singer confirmed this week that she will step away from her talk show at the end of its seventh season \u2014 and she made it clear the decision didn\u2019t come lightly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at \u2018The Kelly Clarkson Show,\u2019 both in Los Angeles and New York,\u201d Clarkson wrote in a heartfelt Instagram message. \u201cThere have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DURiYG8km9Q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DURiYG8km9Q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Grammy winner expressed deep gratitude to her team, saying she was \u201cforever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for\u201d and thanked \u201call the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us.\u201d She also made sure to acknowledge the fans \u201cwho have supported our show\u201d since its premiere and thanked NBC for \u201calways being such a supportive and incredible partner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Still, despite the success and support, Clarkson admitted, \u201cBecause of all of that, this was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting \u2018The Kelly Clarkson Show.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So why walk away now?<\/p>\n<p>For Clarkson, it comes down to family. She shared that \u201cstepping away\u201d from the show will allow her to prioritize her children, something she said \u201cfeels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Clarkson is mom to daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9, whom she shares with her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock tragically passed away in August 2025 at age 48 after a private battle with melanoma. Over the summer, Clarkson temporarily stepped back from the show to care for her family during that difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Sources had hinted for months that the demanding schedule of a daily talk show was taking a toll. \u201cKelly\u2019s number one priority is her children, and they always will be,\u201d insiders shared earlier this year. \u201cThe show is grueling. It\u2019s a whole lot of work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even as rumors swirled, Clarkson reportedly wrestled with the impact her departure could have on staff. \u201cShe was emotional. She was worried about the staff,\u201d one unnamed staffer claimed. \u201cShe\u2019s made it very clear that she doesn\u2019t want her decisions to affect all of our livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the speculation, Clarkson stayed on for one more season. NBCUniversal confirmed that production on Season 7 will continue as planned, with \u201ca few special guest hosts\u201d expected to step in along the way. Chairman of NBCUniversal Local Valari Staab thanked Clarkson and the production team for the \u201cwonderful, high-quality show they\u2019ve produced consistently since 2019\u201d and said the network looks forward to finishing out the season strong.<\/p>\n<p>As for Clarkson, she made it clear this isn\u2019t a full goodbye. \u201cThis isn\u2019t goodbye,\u201d she reassured fans. \u201cI\u2019ll still be making music, playing shows here and there and you may catch me on \u2018The Voice\u2019 from time to time \u2026 you never know where I might show up next.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She ended her message with heartfelt appreciation: \u201cFor now, I want to thank y\u2019all so much for allowing our show to be a part of your lives, and for believing in us and hanging with us for seven incredible years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After seven seasons of laughter, music, and meaningful conversations, Clarkson is choosing what matters most \u2014 and stepping into a new season of life with her family at the center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Kelly Clarkson first launched The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019, few could have predicted just how quickly it would become a daytime favorite. With her powerhouse voice, quick wit, and down-to-earth charm, Clarkson built something special over seven seasons. But now, she\u2019s ready for a new chapter. 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