Kelly Clarkson to Exit Talk Show After Season 7

Kelly Clarkson, the Grammy-winning singer and longtime daytime television host, announced on social media that she will step away from The Kelly Clarkson Show after its current seventh season, citing a desire to focus on her children.

The decision, shared via Instagram, means production on season seven will continue as planned, with new episodes airing through the fall. Clarkson, 43, will host the remainder of the season, joined by some guest hosts. "This was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show," she wrote. "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."

The announcement comes amid personal challenges for Clarkson, who shares two children with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock: daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remington "Remy" Alexander, 9. Blackstock, a former talent manager, died in August 2025 at age 48 after a three-year battle with cancer. His family confirmed the news at the time, stating he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Clarkson had previously postponed her Las Vegas residency dates that month to be present for...