Overview
- Multiple outlets, led by Page Six, report the daytime series is expected to conclude after its seventh season, though no official decision has been announced.
- Insider accounts conflict, with some calling an exit “definite” or “likely” while others say nothing has been decided.
- Sources describe producing the show as “not sustainable” in the current syndication landscape, citing the workload of daily daytime production.
- Clarkson’s deal is reported to expire in 2026, and coverage notes her recent focus on family after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s August 2025 death, including postponing a Las Vegas residency.
- Speculation about a successor included Hoda Kotb, who publicly denied it; representatives for Clarkson and NBC have not confirmed the show’s future, and some reports suggest an announcement could come in the weeks ahead.