Fate Of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Revealed After 7 Seasons

After weeks of speculation, Kelly Clarkson has decided to step away from “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” which will end after seven seasons. There has been speculation that the show might have continued on with another host; however, that does not seem to be the case. Clarkson has faced multiple challenges maintaining a steady presence on the show over the past year, in part due to the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

On February 2, Deadlinereported that “The Kelly Clarkson Show” would be coming to an end following the show’s seventh season. The “Since U Been Gone” singer’s contract was set to end after season 7, and it was heavily rumored in recent weeks that she was going to step away from the show rather than seek renewal.

Fortunately for fans, she will continue filming season 7 as scheduled and reportedly will have a few guest hosts as well. The remaining episodes of the season will air throughout the fall. Clarkson herself made a statement following the news of her departure.

In a statement shared by the publication, Clarkson said, “I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ both in Los Angeles and New York,” adding, “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons.”

“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 continued.

The “Breakaway” singer admitted that “this was not an easy decision,” but explained that she had to put her family first.

“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 continued. “This isn’t goodbye. I’ll 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.”

She concluded her statement, saying, “But for now, 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.”

In August 2025, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away at the age of 48. The talent agent was also the former stepson of country legend Reba McEntire.

"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a rep for the family told PEOPLEmagazine in a statement. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."

Clarkson shared two children with her ex-husband: a daughter named River and a son named Remington. In early August, she postponed her Las Vegas residency in order to spend time with her children following the death of their father.

"While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill, and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them," Clarkson wrote in a statement. She went on to thank fans for their "grace, kindness, and understanding."

The former couple wed in October 2013, and their relationship inspired her 2015 song, “Piece by Piece.” After their wedding, Blackston became Clarkson’s manager; however, she filed for divorce in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022. At the time, Clarkson admitted that it wasn’t an “overnight decision,” adding, “I wanted to make it beautiful. I wanted to make it awesome. I wanted to make it everything it possibly could be, and sometimes that just doesn’t happen.”