How Kelly Clarkson Signed Off Her Talk Show After 7 Years

Clarkson also proved music will always be what defined The Kelly Clarkson Show, as she dropped her new single "I'd Be Lying" along with the last episode.

Naturally, Clarkson's kids River, 11, and Remington, 10—whom she shares with late ex Brandon Blackstock—were there in the audience to watch their mom's send-off, as she gave them a shoutout in the middle of the episode. 

And to sign off, Clarkson shared a sweet supercut of all of her kids' best moments on the series and let them share their favorite memories. 

"I liked talking to Jason Momoa," Remington said during the broadcast, "and singing 'My Way' with the band."

And River added, "I like watching you shine every single day."

Clarkson then welcomed her kids to the stage to sign off for the very last time. 

"I loved being in your homes each day," Clarkson mused to the camera, with her arms wrapped around her kids. "I love seeing my kiddos grow up on this show as well. I have immeasurable gratitude for everyone: the crew, the band, everybody here—thank you so much. This has been an incredible opportunity. Thank you for connecting with us."

In February, Clarkson announced she would not move forward with another season of her show, which premiered in 2019. Although she expressed excitement to turn her focus toward other creative endeavors, the 44-year-old previously acknowledged the ending is bittersweet.

For example, when Rita Wilson praised the “Miss Independent” singer’s musical segments during a May 27 appearance on the show and emphasized it has made “the biggest change” in her life, it brought Clarkson to tears. 

“I’m not crying,” Clarkson muddled at the time. “That’s so nice.”

However, the American Idol winner is also ready to move on, acknowledging that she needed to refocus on family following the death of her ex-husband Blackstock from cancer last year. 

“I think everybody gets the timing,” she shared during a February appearance on Today after confirming her seventh season would be her last. “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."

As she put it, “There’s just too much on the plate, so I was like you know what? It’s time to pull back."

Her daytime talk show is just one small chapter in Clarkson’s incredible career. For a look at Clarkson over the years, keep reading…