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Kelly Clarkson Ends NBC Talk Show in 2026 Finale

8/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kelly Clarkson ends her NBC talk show with a finale on August 31, 2026.
She announced in February she would step away to prioritize her children after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s 2025 death.
The “Kelly by Request” finale featured fan-chosen songs, including Korean-sung “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Clarkson performed “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger,” and “I’d Be Lying.”
Her children River Rose, 12, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 10, appeared onstage.

History

Historical Context

Oprah Winfrey turned a low-rated Chicago morning show into a 25-season, national daytime powerhouse from 1986 until her May 25, 2011 finale, which drew 4.5 million viewers. Her 2011 launch of OWN signaled the industry’s shift toward cable and streaming. Kelly Clarkson’s August 31, 2026 “Kelly by Request” finale mirrors that transition, prompting NBC to move daytime slots to digital platforms.

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Story summary

Kelly Clarkson ends her NBC talk show with a finale on August 31, 2026.
She announced in February she would step away to prioritize her children after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s 2025 death.
The “Kelly by Request” finale featured fan-chosen songs, including Korean-sung “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Clarkson performed “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger,” and “I’d Be Lying.”
Her children River Rose, 12, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 10, appeared onstage.

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