Kelly Clarkson Considers Leaving Talk Show as NBC Works to Retain Her

The singer and host is reportedly prioritizing her children and personal well-being as she weighs stepping away from her daytime show after her contract ends in 2026.

Kelly Clarkson is reportedly considering leaving her daytime talk show when her NBC contract expires in 2026 to focus on her children and personal life.
NBC executives are exploring ways to retain Clarkson on the network, including offering alternative hosting opportunities such as holiday specials.
Clarkson has not publicly addressed reports of her potential departure but recently expressed emotional struggles during her six-year tenure as host.
The show, despite critical acclaim and strong ratings averaging 1.2 million daily viewers, faces financial challenges due to high production costs and low profit margins.
Clarkson moved the show from Los Angeles to New York in 2023 for a fresh start, but the demanding schedule and her divorce in 2020 have taken a personal toll.