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Kelly Clarkson Ends Talk Show, Launches Las Vegas Residency Through August 2026
When Kelly Clarkson announced that her daytime talk show would close after its seventh season, she also revealed a new Las Vegas residency that will run through August 15, 2026. The singer, who claimed the first season of American Idol in 2002, said in February that The Kelly Clarkson Show would conclude in the fall of 2026 so she could devote more time to her children following the death of her ex‑husband and former manager Brandon Blackstock.
The Kelly Clarkson Show began in September 2019 and, by July 2026, had produced 1,229 episodes. Clarkson explained that the decision to step away from television was driven by the need to prioritize her 12‑year‑old daughter River Rose and 10‑year‑old son Remy. She described the move as "really hard" but essential for her family, and confirmed that the final season would air through the fall.
On July 11, 2025, Clarkson opened her residency, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The series will showcase her vocal range and songwriting, and will run until August 15, 2026. During the opening night she joked that she would no longer attend the human‑resources meetings that had become part of her talk‑show schedule, and she lightened the mood by calling the habit of giving weight‑related compliments "dumb"—a comment she said could even inspire a new song.
The residency follows a long‑standing Las Vegas tradition of extended performances at a single venue, a format that has become a staple of the Strip’s entertainment landscape. Clarkson’s career spans pop, television, and live performance: after chart‑topping albums such as Breakaway (2004) and Piece by Piece (2015), she hosted The Voice and returned to the city for a brief stint in 2015. The Colosseum, which seats 4,296, has hosted major acts like Celine Dion and Shania Twain, and Clarkson’s shows are expected to attract audiences drawn to her powerful voice and stage presence.
With the residency scheduled through July and August, Clarkson will maintain a presence in a city that has long been a hub for high‑profile performers while concentrating on her music career. The end of her talk show and the launch of Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions underscore the broader industry trend of artists balancing television commitments with live‑performance projects.
The Kelly Clarkson Show began in September 2019 and, by July 2026, had produced 1,229 episodes. Clarkson explained that the decision to step away from television was driven by the need to prioritize her 12‑year‑old daughter River Rose and 10‑year‑old son Remy. She described the move as "really hard" but essential for her family, and confirmed that the final season would air through the fall.
On July 11, 2025, Clarkson opened her residency, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The series will showcase her vocal range and songwriting, and will run until August 15, 2026. During the opening night she joked that she would no longer attend the human‑resources meetings that had become part of her talk‑show schedule, and she lightened the mood by calling the habit of giving weight‑related compliments "dumb"—a comment she said could even inspire a new song.
The residency follows a long‑standing Las Vegas tradition of extended performances at a single venue, a format that has become a staple of the Strip’s entertainment landscape. Clarkson’s career spans pop, television, and live performance: after chart‑topping albums such as Breakaway (2004) and Piece by Piece (2015), she hosted The Voice and returned to the city for a brief stint in 2015. The Colosseum, which seats 4,296, has hosted major acts like Celine Dion and Shania Twain, and Clarkson’s shows are expected to attract audiences drawn to her powerful voice and stage presence.
With the residency scheduled through July and August, Clarkson will maintain a presence in a city that has long been a hub for high‑profile performers while concentrating on her music career. The end of her talk show and the launch of Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions underscore the broader industry trend of artists balancing television commitments with live‑performance projects.