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'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Ending After 7 Seasons
It didn’t take long for Kelly Clarkson to decide should she stay or should she go.
In fact, following the death of her ex-husband and father of her kids Brandon Blackstock—who passed in August following a battle with cancer—the decision to end The Kelly Clarkson show after a seven-season run was made all that much simpler.
“I think everybody gets the timing,” Kelly—who shares kids River, 11, and Remington, 9, with Brandon—said during a Feb. 20 interview on Today. “Our family life, the dynamic changed a bit, and it has changed for a minute now. I think it’s one of those things like, you kind of start seeing life as how precious it is, too.”
Though Kelly decided to break away from daytime television, she assures fans that she’s not stepping away from her other projects including The Voice, where she serves as a judge.
“I know everybody thinks, 'Oh she’s like quit,’” she said. “I’m really busy. I still have other jobs, I’m still doing stuff. There’s just too much on the plate, so I was like you know what? It’s time to pull back.”
This is not to say that the decision wasn’t a bittersweet one, with the “Because of You” singer calling her time on the series “amazing."
“That’s what was really hard,” the 43-year-old explained. “The crew’s been incredible, it wasn’t the show isn’t doing well, that’s what kinda of sucked. Everything was going well, that’s what was really hard.”
“It’s people’s jobs and we’re a family there as well,” Kelly added. “That was really hard for me, but an easy decision as a mama. It’s a big deal for our team.”
However, there is a high note that comes with the end of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Indeed, according to the “Miss Independent” singer, there’s more time for music.
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“Fans keep asking for music,” she said on Today. “There’s no time, the grind of doing the daily thing is a lot.”
After returning to her show, following a brief absence after Brandon’s death, Kelly briefly opened up about the dynamic at home with River and Remy, as they coped with the loss of their father.
“My kids, they're 9 and 11," she said during a Q&A on the Kelly Clarkson Show YouTube channel uploaded Jan. 10. "They’re that special little fun stage where they can wipe their own behinds, but they're still small enough to, like, love cuddling and love snuggles."
"There's been a lot for our family recently,” she added. “And so I have allowed my kids to sleep with me quite a bit.”
While her space has gotten a little more crowded at nighttime, the Grammy winner wouldn’t have it any other way.
"It's my two dogs, my two kids and me," she said. "It's a lot. It's been really special, though, because the conversations you have during that time are pretty cute. So that's probably my favorite time of day.”
For more on Kelly’s life at home with her kids read on...
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A Moment Like This
Kelly Clarkson's kids River and Remy, whose dad is her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, sweetly stole the show when they appeared on a December 2024 episode of her eponymous series.
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Mother-Son Night Out
For the 2024 Grammys, the "Because Of You" brought her son Remy as her plus-one.
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Fun Backstage
Kelly shared this pic of her kids backstage at her Las Vegas residency show in August 2023, just before they joined their mom onstage for surprise appearances.
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Mom & Daughter Memories
The "Since U Been Gone" singer was joined by her daughter Remy at the 2022 People's Choice Awards.
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Star Sighting
River and Remy celebrated their mom receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2022.
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Family Movie Premiere
In 2019, Kelly and Brandon attended the premiere of her movie UglyDolls with Remy and River as well as with his kids Seth and Savannah from his previous marriage. The American Idol winner filed for divorce from the manager the following year and their union was formally dissolved in 2022.
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Visiting Mom at Work
River and Remy sat alongside celebrity guest Jason Momoa on their mom's talk show in 2019.
Lake Life
Kelly enjoyed some fun in the sun with Remy and River Rose in 2018.
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Today Show Appearance
Kelly's kids made the cutest cameo when they joined Hoda Kotb on a 2017 episode of Today.
Howdy, Partner
Who doesn't love a day at Disneyland with mom?
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In Charge
River and Remy were ready to help put out fires and solve crime in their costumes.
Road Trip
The kids buckled up for a family drive.
Disco Diva
River proved she already takes after her mom when it comes to performing, and Kelly couldn't have been any more proud.
Flying High
"NYC y'all ain't ready for Remy B......I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!" Kelly captioned this adorable snap of her little man.
Make-Up Free
Kelly was all smiles as she took this selfie with her daughter.
Girls on Set
When making her music video in 2017, the Texas native brought her daughter along for some behind-the-scenes fun.
Hockey Fun
In May 2017, the fam took in a Nashville Predators hockey game and even rocked matching jerseys.
Smooches
Ugh, could this be any cuter of an Easter moment?
Remy's Day
Remy's first birthday in 2017 was a total blast and included a massive cake!
Happy Holiday
Kelly and River braved the Tennessee winter temps to be a part of the Nashville Christmas Parade in 2016. And seriously, they're so stinking cute.
Play Time
While on a visit to Washington D.C., Kelly's little ones got a ride on a blanket courtesy of their half-brother Seth.
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Book Launch
To celebrate the launch of her children's book, the mom of two shared this adorable snap of her and her daughter.
Three Generations
For Mother's Day, the singer gave her mom a sweet shout-out and posted this adorable photo of three generations.
Famous Friends
Live from New York...it's Kelly's little one hanging out with SNL alum Jimmy Fallon.
Mamma's Girl
In October 2014, the Grammy winner shared her first photo of daughter River Rose.
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