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Kelly Clarkson Ends Talk Show to Focus on Family: "Time to Pull Back"

Kelly Clarkson has confirmed her decision to end "The Kelly Clarkson Show" after its upcoming seventh season. She cites a shift in family dynamics and a desire to prioritize her children as the central reasons for stepping away. Clarkson clarified she is not retiring and will continue other projects, including returning as a judge on "The Voice." New episodes of the talk show, which has won 24 Daytime Emmys, will air through the fall.

Key Points: Kelly Clarkson Ends Talk Show, Prioritizes Kids

  • Show ending after 7 seasons
  • Decision driven by family priorities
  • Clarkson is not retiring from work
  • She will return to 'The Voice'
  • Show earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards
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"I think it's just- you've got kids...": Kelly Clarkson explains 'hard' decision to end talk show after seven seasons

Kelly Clarkson explains ending her Emmy-winning talk show after 7 seasons to focus on her children and family life, though she's not retiring.

"I think it's just- you've got kids... it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life as how precious it is, too. - Kelly Clarkson"

Washington, February 21

Grammy-winning singer and host Kelly Clarkson has opened up about her decision to end her long-running daytime programme 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', saying shifting family priorities played a central role in her choice.

The 'Since U Been Gone' hitmaker confirmed that stepping away from 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' after seven seasons was driven by personal considerations, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Reflecting on the timing, Clarkson said her perspective changed as she began to recognise how "precious" life is.

"Well, I think everybody probably gets the timing, but ... yeah, our family life, the dynamic changed a bit and it has changed for a minute now," she said, adding, "I think it's just- you've got kids, we've all got kids, right?- it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life as how precious it is, too," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Clarkson shares daughter River Rose and son Remington with her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who died in August at the age of 48 after battling melanoma.

When she first announced the show's conclusion, Clarkson said she wanted to "prioritize my kids" during "this next chapter of our lives."

While the singer is stepping back from daytime television, she clarified that she is not retiring from work.

In an interview, Clarkson said, "I know everybody thinks oh, she's quit. I still have other jobs. So I'm still doing stuff. There's just too much on the plate, so I was like, 'You know what, it's time to kind of pull back,'" as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Clarkson is set to return as a judge on season 29 of 'The Voice', which premieres Monday on NBC. She is also preparing for her Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency scheduled for July and August.

Premiering in 2019, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' has earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four wins for best daytime talk series. New episodes will continue to air through the fall.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good for her. In our culture, we often put family above everything else. It's refreshing to see a global celebrity echo that sentiment. Wishing her and her kids all the best.
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Arjun K
It's a bit sad for the fans, but totally understandable. Losing her ex-husband so young must have been a huge wake-up call about life's fragility. She's still doing The Voice and her music, so it's not like she's disappearing.
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Sarah B
While I respect her personal choice, I do feel a bit disappointed. Her show was a bright spot. I hope she finds the right balance and maybe returns someday. The show won so many awards!
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Vikram M
This is the reality for so many of us, celebrity or not. The pandemic made a lot of people re-evaluate their priorities. Juggling work and family is the ultimate challenge. More power to her.
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Meera T
A very mature and grounded decision. In the end, no one looks back and wishes they spent more time at the office. They wish for more time with loved ones. Wise move, Kelly.

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