Kelly Clarkson Ending Her Talk Show After 7 Seasons

The singer cites changes in her family life as the reason behind her 'hard' decision.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:08pm

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Kelly Clarkson is ending her self-titled talk show after seven successful seasons, citing changes in her family life as the reason behind her 'hard' decision. The 'Since U Been Gone' singer appeared on NBC's 'Today' show, where she explained that she wanted to 'prioritize my kids' during 'this next chapter of our lives' after realizing how 'precious' life is. Clarkson shares two children with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who passed away last August at age 48 after battling melanoma.

Why it matters

Clarkson's talk show has been a daytime television staple, winning 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four for best daytime talk series. Her decision to step away highlights the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with the demands of family life, especially in the wake of personal tragedy.

The details

Clarkson told 'Today' host Carson Daly that the decision to end her show was not an easy one, as it would impact the jobs of her 'incredible' crew. 'That's what was really hard,' she explained. 'It was people's jobs. We are a family there as well, so that was a really hard thing for me, but an easy decision as a momma.' Despite stepping away from her talk show, Clarkson remains busy with other projects, including serving as a judge on the upcoming season of 'The Voice' and preparing for a Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency in July and August.

  • Clarkson's talk show premiered in 2019.
  • New episodes of the show will air through the fall of 2026.
  • Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock passed away in August 2025 at the age of 48 after battling melanoma.

The players

Kelly Clarkson

A Grammy-winning singer and the host of the self-titled 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' which she is ending after seven successful seasons.

Brandon Blackstock

Clarkson's ex-husband, who passed away in August 2025 at the age of 48 after battling melanoma.

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What they’re saying

“Well, I think everybody probably gets the timing, but … yeah, our family life, the dynamic changed a bit and it has changed for a minute now. I think it's just — you've got kids, we've all got kids, right? — it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life as how precious it is, too.”

— Kelly Clarkson (Today)

“That's what was really hard. The crew's been incredible. It wasn't that the show wasn't doing well. That's what kind of sucked; it was like, everything was going well. That's what was really hard. It was people's jobs. We are a family there as well, so that was a really hard thing for me, but an easy decision as a momma.”

— Kelly Clarkson (Today)

What’s next

Clarkson will continue to serve as a judge on the upcoming season of 'The Voice' and is preparing for a Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency in July and August.

The takeaway

Clarkson's decision to end her successful talk show after seven seasons highlights the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with the demands of family life, especially in the wake of personal tragedy. Her prioritization of her children during this 'next chapter' reflects the importance of work-life balance, even for the most accomplished entertainers.