Kelly Clarkson Axes Talk Show After 7 Seasons to 'Prioritize' Her Children After Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock's Tragic Cancer Death
Kelly Clarkson hosted her talk show for seven seasons.
Feb. 2 2026, Published 8:00 p.m. ET
While there have been rumblings the end may be near, Kelly Clarkson officially announced she's pulling the plug on her talk show on NBC after seven seasons on the air, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Clarkson divulged the news today, noting the current season would be the final one.
What Did Kelly Clarkson Say?
Kelly Clarkson said she was 'forever grateful' to have worked alongside 'the greatest band and crew.'
Clarkson took to Instagram to share the news, noting she'd been "extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people" at her show both in New York and in Los Angeles.
"There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons," she shared. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner."
She went on to add it "was not an easy decision," but this season would indeed be her "last hosting TKCS."
Kelly Clarkson Insisted 'This Isn't Goodbye'
Kelly Clarkson promised she'd still be 'making music' amid leaving her talk show.
She continued: "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 insisted to her devoted fans and followers, "This isn’t goodbye," as she will still be "making music, playing shows here and there, and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time … you never know where I might show up next."
"But for now," she concluded, "I want to thank y’all 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."
Kelly Clarkson Had to Deal With Her Ex-Husband Dying
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband tragically died of cancer in 2025.
As Radar previously reported, after the untimely death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, insiders felt it could spell the end of her talk show, as she was living the life of a single parent.
"Kelly has had an incredible life, and everything she touches seems to become a hit," a source shared at the end of January. "She loves her talk show, but it is on the bottom of her list of things she would like to continue doing moving forward. She is going to continue to give it her all this season, but she would like to wind it down and end it while still on top."
At the time, they noted she was devoted to her staff, which could be "one main reason" she would consider staying for an additional season.
While Blackstock battled cancer, her staff stood by her side, keeping quiet about her absences in February and March 2025 and chalking them up to a "personal matter."
"Kelly is somewhat back to where things were before Brandon died, but she's not entirely there yet," another source added.
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Kelly Clarkson Had 'One Foot Out the Door,' a Source Previously Stated
An insider claimed Kelly Clarkson knew 'every single person on the crew' of her show 'by name.'
Since Season 7 began, a source detailed how Clarkson had returned to her old self and was "engaging" with the staff about their lives.
"She knows every single person on the crew by name, every member of staff. She knows who our husbands and wives are. She treats us like we're friends, not just co-workers," they noted.
Another source detailed it was getting close to the end, though, sharing, "Kelly has one foot out the door. It isn't a money play, she just wants to do something else, and she wants to be with her family more."
After a private three-year battle with skin cancer, Blackstock passed away on August 7, 2025
