So, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” isn’t riding off into the syndicated sunset just yet. The relentlessly upbeat talker, currently grooving through its sixth season, has snagged a renewal, ensuring Kelly’s infectious energy will continue to permeate living rooms across the nation through 2026. For daytime TV devotees, this is the equivalent of finding a perfectly crisp ten-dollar bill in a forgotten coat pocket – a small but delightful victory.
While some might greet this news with a shrug, let’s not dismiss the Clarkson phenomenon. In a landscape littered with the decaying corpses of once-promising talk shows, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” has not just survived, it’s thrived. The numbers tell the tale: Averaging 1.2 million daily viewers, the show has actually seen a ratings bump since fall 2023. In the cutthroat world of daytime television, that kind of growth is practically unheard of.
Naturally, NBCUniversal executives are doing their best to contain their (likely) uncontainable glee. Traci Wilson, Executive Vice President, Syndication Studios at NBCUniversal, tossed out the expected bouquet of praise, citing Clarkson’s talent and the show’s “unique ability” to connect with a broad audience. You know, the usual corporate happy talk. But beneath the PR gloss, there’s a clear message: Clarkson’s show is a solid performer, and they’re doubling down on a winning formula.
And let’s not forget the hardware. Since its 2019 debut, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” has racked up a frankly embarrassing number of Daytime Emmys – 22, to be exact – including wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and, of course, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for Clarkson herself. Clearly, somebody’s doing something right.
This renewal, however, marks a slight departure from past practice. Previously, the show received two-season pickups, suggesting perhaps a touch of caution this time around. Still, a renewal is a renewal, and for fans of Clarkson’s particular brand of sunshine-infused chat, the future remains bright.
The program airs on over 200 local stations nationwide.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” is produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios. Alex Duda serves as executive producer and showrunner, with Kelly Clarkson also serving as an executive producer.
