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Kelly Clarkson Reflects on Talk-Show End and Jokes About NBC Firing
7/19/2026, 11:59:25 AM
End of *The Kelly Clarkson Show* and Las Vegas Residency Remarks
During the opening night of her Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace on July 17, 2024, Kelly Clarkson referenced the recent conclusion of her daytime talk show. She quipped that she “would get fired [by] NBC, but I don’t work there anymore,” while acknowledging that the program’s cancellation left the crew “sad” and “it was a fun show.” The comments were made as she introduced her concert set, linking the transition from television to live performance.
Background and Reasons for the Show’s Conclusion
Clarkson’s eponymous talk show wrapped after its seventh season in May 2024, following a February 2 announcement that she would step away. In interviews she cited shifting family dynamics and a desire to prioritize personal time, noting that “our family life, the dynamic changed a bit… it’s one of those things when you kinda start seeing life with how it is precious, too.” The decision came after a brief hiatus prompted by the illness and subsequent death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in 2025, though Clarkson returned to host before the final episode.
Official Statements from Clarkson
Clarkson described the departure as “not an easy decision” in an emotional Instagram post and reiterated on the *Today* show that she still has “other jobs” and “too much on the plate,” prompting her to “pull back.” She framed the move as a balance between professional obligations and motherhood, emphasizing that the crew’s support made the transition “hard but ultimately the right choice.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I would get fired [by] NBC, but I don't work there anymore,” — Kelly Clarkson, Singer
- “We are sad about [it]. It was a fun show.” — Kelly Clarkson, Singer
- “It's funny, you go to those HR meetings and you’re like, 'Nobody on the road would last,'” — Kelly Clarkson, Singer
- “This was not an easy decision,” — Kelly Clarkson, Instagram post
- “I’m not crying,” — Kelly Clarkson, 44, joked as the tears flowed
These remarks illustrate Clarkson’s blend of humor and candor as she transitions from daytime television to her Las Vegas residency, highlighting personal priorities that guided the end of her talk-show run.
