We’re officially in the final weeks of The Kelly Clarkson Show, and while no exact air date has yet been announced for its final episode on the 2026 TV schedule, we do know that filming has already wrapped. There’s been surprisingly little fanfare leading up to the Emmy winner’s impending exit, and I admit I’m kind of in agreement with fans who are calling Kelly Clarkson’s last summer a “buzzkill.”
After months of speculation regarding whether or not Kelly Clarkson wanted to leave TV, the host confirmed in February that Season 7 would be the last hoorah for The Kelly Clarkson Show, as she takes a step back to spend more time with her children following the death of their father Brandon Blackstock. However, the summer’s episodes have been filled with guest hosts and re-runs, causing some fans to air their grievances on Instagram. They said:
