The TV talk show landscape has been in flux for a while, with The Late Show canceled and set to end in May, leaving just ABC and NBC with late night fare (for now). Daytime television is also facing something of an exodus, as this week cemented endgame plans for The Kelly Clarkson Show, which is officially done after seven seasons, following nearly a year’s worth of rumors about behind-the-scenes issues. To be expected, the host’s announcement was met with a wave of support and love from her celebs and other followers.
Despite all the rumored writing on the wall, the reports were being treated as just that up until just recently, as an insider claimed a week prior that NBC would be making the call about the show’s future, following a new set of rumors that pointed to the show’s budget being unsustainable for the long haul. Clarkson’s message itself doesn’t address any of that, and instead points to her being able to spend more time with her children, which obviously makes sense given how her ex Brandon Blackstock’s death lead to postponed shows in 2025.
