Overview
- Clarkson announced the decision on Feb. 2 in a public statement, and NBCUniversal confirmed the show will conclude after its current season.
- Production on Season 7 proceeds as planned with Clarkson hosting, while a slate of guest hosts will cover some episodes still to be announced.
- Final episodes are scheduled to air through fall 2026 across syndicated stations, with the series not continuing under a different permanent host.
- Clarkson cited family needs as the reason for stepping back following a difficult year that included the 2025 death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
- Since its 2019 debut, the series has won 24 Daytime Emmys, built major digital reach through the ‘Kellyoke’ segment, and relocated from Los Angeles to New York in 2023.