When the news broke that The Kelly Clarkson Show ends after the current season, fans soon started asking the same question: Who will replace Kelly Clarkson?
At first, there seemed to be a pretty exciting possibility.
Pink recently came in as a guest host — and viewers quickly embraced the idea. Her performance sparked speculation that the pop superstar could be a natural successor to Clarkson’s daytime throne.
But as it turns out, NBCUniversal had a completely different plan in mind.
NBC won’t find a new host
Instead of searching for a new face to lead the show, NBCUniversal is shutting down its first syndicated television production division entirely.
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That means several shows produced through the unit will come to an end, including:
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Access to Hollywood
- Access to Live
- Karamo
- The Steve Wilkos Show
In a statement, NBCUniversal President Frances Berwick said the move reflects a broader shift in what local stations want to broadcast.
“NBCUniversal is making changes to our premier syndication division to better align with the programming preferences of local stations,” said Berwick.
Stations are increasingly prioritizing local news, community programming and select national franchises, making the traditional syndicated talk show model more difficult to sustain.
Kelly Clarkson steps away
NBCUniversal and Clarkson made the announcement on Monday (February 2). The Kelly Clarkson Show will end after the current season, with episodes continuing to air into the fall.
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For the singer of “Keeping Score”, the decision was personal.
“I want to prioritize my children, whatever feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives,” she said at the time.
Clarkson shares two children – daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9 – with her former husband and manager, Brandon Blackstockwho died of melanoma last year. He was 48.
A daytime TV hit
Since its debut in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show has become one of daytime television’s biggest success stories.
The series has won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and four for Clarkson as Outstanding Talk Show Host.
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But when the final episodes air later this year, it will mark not only the end of Clarkson’s show, but also the end of NBCUniversal’s entire line of syndicated talk programs.
Kelly Clarkson’s body transformation in 31 photos
The singer has been dealing with serious medical conditions since 2006. Add to that two kids, the stresses of life, career and divorce and growing older – yeah, we totally get how she gained a few pounds.
In 2025, she’s as fit as she’s ever been, and that’s because she started taking her doctor’s advice seriously. Medicine helped, but it’s not what you think.
Gallery credit: Billy Dukes
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