Kelly Clarkson Show Finale: A Celebration of Family, Music, and Success
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" will be concluding its successful 1,260-episode run on August 31, 2026. Showrunner Alex Duda praised Kelly Clarkson for her ability to connect with people, leading to extraordinary moments on the show. Clarkson decided to step away from hosting to focus on her kids, and the final episode will celebrate her family, music, and the show's success over seven seasons.
For the finale, Clarkson and the team chose to have a "Kelly by Request" episode where fans and those impacted by the show's charitable efforts requested songs from Clarkson's repertoire. The episode featured performances of her hits like "Since U Been Gone" and "Stronger," as well as her new single, "I'd Be Lying," and the most requested Kellyoke track, "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters."
During the taping, the audience was reminded that they were the last to see Clarkson on that stage. The final episode was a celebration for the fans, with throwback clips of Clarkson's children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, who were in the audience to support their mother. The children shared their favorite moments from the show, including watching their mother shine.
As the show came to an emotional close, there was thunderous applause, on-stage photos with the crew, and a staff party filled with emotions. Duda expressed the hope that the show brought some brightness, especially during the pandemic, by making the sun shine for an hour through music, which was always a key element of the show.