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Kelly Clarkson Show Ending: Star Prioritizes Family Over Fame

1/20/2026

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The Kelly Clarkson Show is reportedly ending after its seventh season, with Kelly Clarkson's departure described as definite due to the show's unsustainable landscape.
Clarkson has faced personal challenges after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in August 2025, shifting her focus to parenting their two children.
Rumors of replacements, including Hoda Kotb, circulate, but insiders say no final decisions have been made, and Clarkson prioritizes time with her kids.

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The Kelly Clarkson Show is reportedly ending after its seventh season, with Kelly Clarkson's departure described as definite due to the show's unsustainable landscape.
Clarkson has faced personal challenges after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in August 2025, shifting her focus to parenting their two children.
Rumors of replacements, including Hoda Kotb, circulate, but insiders say no final decisions have been made, and Clarkson prioritizes time with her kids.