Sources Share Real Reason Kelly Clarkson Quit ‘Daily Grind’ Talk Show

Kelly Clarkson lately introduced her daytime discuss present, “The Kelly Clarkson Present,” was coming to an finish. In a submit on Instagram, the “American Idol” winner admitted that strolling away from her sequence was a tough however needed resolution.

In a brand new interview, a supply near the “Miss Unbiased” singer revealed that the Grammy winner has additionally determined to depart her discuss present due to her youngsters and her want to guide a slower-paced life.

Kelly Clarkson has confronted many challenges over the past a number of years, together with divorcing her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, and coping with his sudden dying in August 2025.

Talking with PEOPLE, a supply near Clarkson and the present’s manufacturing revealed that the mom of two determined it was time to say goodbye to her discuss present for a number of causes, the principle one being the numerous time dedication. The supply additionally shared that Clarkson’s want to decelerate and luxuriate in life along with her youngsters performed a job.

After years of an intense day by day schedule, she’s excited to maneuver at a special tempo and have extra flexibility to spend time along with her youngsters with out the construction of a day by day present,” the insider mentioned. “This variation provides her the house to be extra current at house whereas nonetheless doing the artistic work she loves.”

“The Kelly Clarkson Present” has been on the air since 2019. Throughout that point, the 43-year-old launched two albums, “When Christmas Comes Round” and “Chemistry.”

Whereas it is unclear whether or not filming her discuss present pulled her away from the studio, the insider insisted that Clarkson would nonetheless be performing and doing what makes her happiest now that she’s obtained extra time on her arms.

“Kelly nonetheless desires to make music and carry out, and she or he’s open to popping up on initiatives she enjoys, however nothing that requires an ongoing day by day grind. For her, this subsequent section is about steadiness,” they shared.

In a press release shared on Instagram, Clarkson opened up in regards to the finish of her discuss present. The A-lister defined how “extraordinarily lucky” she was to be the face of her manufacturing and to work with many gifted folks on the set.

“There have been so many superb moments and exhibits over these seven seasons,” she mentioned, including that she feels “honored” to have additionally labored alongside her band and crew.

“… all of the expertise and galvanizing individuals who have shared their time and lives with us, all of the followers who’ve supported our present and to NBC for at all times being such a supportive and unimaginable companion,” she completed.

Clarkson added that leaving her discuss present behind will enable her to give attention to caring for her two youngsters amid life’s sudden adjustments. “This was not a simple resolution, however this season will likely be my final internet hosting ‘The Kelly Clarkson Present,'” the assertion learn. “Stepping away from the day by day schedule will enable me to prioritize my youngsters, which feels needed and proper for this subsequent chapter of our lives.”

In accordance with Entertainment Tonight, Clarkson filed for divorce from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in June 2020 after almost seven years of marriage.

Their divorce was finalized in March 2022 after a contentious authorized battle, which noticed Clarkson granted major custody over their youngsters, a number of of the ex-couple’s Montana properties, and autos.

In August 2025, it was reported that Blackstock died from cancer at 48. A consultant for the expertise supervisor and producer mentioned Blackstock died “peacefully and was surrounded by household,” and thanked the general public for his or her assist and prayers.