'Kelly Clarkson Show' reveals the first guest host of its final season
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KiMi Robinson, USA TODAYFebruary 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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As Kelly Clarkson phases out her daytime talk show, NBC is rolling out the celebrities who will fill in for her throughout the year.
Grammy-winning singer P!nk is the first of Clarkson's guest hosts to be announced. She will take the helm the week of March 2, kicking off "a special week of episodes celebrating Women’s History Month," NBC announced Feb. 9.
Throughout the week, the show will share inspiring stories of women who are breaking barriers and uplifting others, as well as "surprise performances."
"I've played stadiums and danced on the side of buildings, but stepping in to guest host for my girl Kelly Clarkson is a brand new feat" P!NK said in a statement. "Let's celebrate women, joy, resilience and whatever else comes our way!"
P!NK and Kelly Clarkson perform during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, 2023.
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In 2023, Clarkson and Pink joined forces to perform duets of tracks such as "Who Knew" and "Please Don't Leave Me' on "The Kelly Clarkson Show.
"The only thing that bums me out about P!NK hosting a week of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is that I’m not going to be able to be there to watch her," Clarkson said in a statement.
Other "special guest hosts" will be announced later, with Season 7 episodes continuing to air through the fall. A finale date has not been announced.
Kelly Clarkson earned the title of the first "American Idol" winner in 2002, the pop star's career has flourished, making it impossible for fans to "Breakaway." Look back on her path to stardom, beginning here at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Since Kelly Clarkson earned the title of the first "American Idol" winner in 2002, the pop star's career has flourished, making it impossible for fans to "Breakaway." Look back on her path to stardom, beginning here at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
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Since Kelly Clarkson earned the title of the first "American Idol" winner in 2002, the pop star's career has flourished, making it impossible for fans to "Breakaway." Look back on her path to stardom, beginning here at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
">Since Kelly Clarkson earned the title of the first "American Idol" winner in 2002, the pop star's career has flourished, making it impossible for fans to "Breakaway." Look back on her path to stardom, beginning here at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2NXqDMJanh0jUDhrrXcymw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c9d403be966a3312031eed6005062432 class=caas-img>the singer-turned host announced that her Daytime Emmy-winning "Kelly Clarkson Show" will end after seven seasons. NBCUniversal's news release described Clarkson's move as "personal decision to step away from hosting a talk show after this season."
" style=padding-bottom:56%>On Feb. 2, the singer-turned host announced that her Daytime Emmy-winning "Kelly Clarkson Show" will end after seven seasons. NBCUniversal's news release described Clarkson's move as "personal decision to step away from hosting a talk show after this season."
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On Feb. 2, the singer-turned host announced that her Daytime Emmy-winning "Kelly Clarkson Show" will end after seven seasons. NBCUniversal's news release described Clarkson's move as "personal decision to step away from hosting a talk show after this season."
">On Feb. 2, the singer-turned host announced that her Daytime Emmy-winning "Kelly Clarkson Show" will end after seven seasons. NBCUniversal's news release described Clarkson's move as "personal decision to step away from hosting a talk show after this season."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wnc5QmzmceZkfX1GQ31Smg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f107e57c54ffb4a569159db0eda73f4c class=caas-img>Clarkson, a coach on "The Voice," poses for Season 23 in 2023. Clarkson was a coach on Seasons 14-21 and returned for one more run on "The Voice" Season 23 in 2023.
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Clarkson, a coach on "The Voice," poses for Season 23 in 2023. Clarkson was a coach on Seasons 14-21 and returned for one more run on "The Voice" Season 23 in 2023.
">Clarkson, a coach on "The Voice," poses for Season 23 in 2023. Clarkson was a coach on Seasons 14-21 and returned for one more run on "The Voice" Season 23 in 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rUJt9kh96WnrjqWnAQNEyQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/158d6f5fdc22fbbbd7816c8be4ace23b class=caas-img>Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died in August 2025 after a private cancer battle.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Clarkson's date to the 2024 Grammys was her son, Remington Alexander, whom she shared with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died in August 2025 after a private cancer battle.
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Clarkson's date to the 2024 Grammys was her son, Remington Alexander, whom she shared with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died in August 2025 after a private cancer battle.
">Clarkson's date to the 2024 Grammys was her son, Remington Alexander, whom she shared with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died in August 2025 after a private cancer battle.
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Dolly Parton appears on stage with Kelly Clarkson during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas March 7, 2022.
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Dolly Parton appears on stage with Kelly Clarkson during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas March 7, 2022.
">Dolly Parton appears on stage with Kelly Clarkson during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas March 7, 2022.
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Clarkson's 10th studio album, "Chemistry," which released in 2023, featured collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Sheila E. and actor/musician Steve Martin.
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Clarkson's 10th studio album, "Chemistry," which released in 2023, featured collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Sheila E. and actor/musician Steve Martin.
">Clarkson's 10th studio album, "Chemistry," which released in 2023, featured collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Sheila E. and actor/musician Steve Martin.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lbM7Qz2WWmnYjuIw4.psgQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTEwNTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f48253c629b7d41a3599b9aeccd3b64d class=caas-img>Clarkson attends NBC's "American Song Contest" Week 3 red carpet event on April 4, 2022.
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Clarkson attends NBC's "American Song Contest" Week 3 red carpet event on April 4, 2022.
">Clarkson attends NBC's "American Song Contest" Week 3 red carpet event on April 4, 2022.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vChCzQHTvhtvhJYYOw3qgQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/823c56ee97b73bd590dd65519f96a9b1 class=caas-img>Clarkson joins rap icon Snoop Dogg to host the Eurovision-inspired singing competition "American Song Contest," which premiered March 21, 2022.
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Clarkson joins rap icon Snoop Dogg to host the Eurovision-inspired singing competition "American Song Contest," which premiered March 21, 2022.
">Clarkson joins rap icon Snoop Dogg to host the Eurovision-inspired singing competition "American Song Contest," which premiered March 21, 2022.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>She also presented the award for best actor in a comedy series during the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, California.
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She also presented the award for best actor in a comedy series during the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, California.
">She also presented the award for best actor in a comedy series during the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RKXFzqtvBwoHFrI70S5Ngg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NjY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/37f25cb4f047fad01606e7a8458d4635 class=caas-img>Earlier that month, she performed with a cowboy-hat-sporting Jason Aldean at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7 in Las Vegas.
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Earlier that month, she performed with a cowboy-hat-sporting Jason Aldean at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7 in Las Vegas.
">Earlier that month, she performed with a cowboy-hat-sporting Jason Aldean at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7 in Las Vegas.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/O.CZYuS8zB6CuBnaB726PQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/34e2b2704ba1aa14dd23a8629c2026c0 class=caas-img>On Aug. 22, 2018, Clarkson attended the ceremony honoring longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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On Aug. 22, 2018, Clarkson attended the ceremony honoring longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
">On Aug. 22, 2018, Clarkson attended the ceremony honoring longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Months before revealing her engagement in December 2012, Clarkson cuddled up to then-boyfriend Blackstock at an event on May 31, 2012, in Whites Creek, Tennessee.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LXLc6osjh7dNTa9pXvwBQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/509936ad74f566ea416f86f02a9a023d class=caas-img data-headline="Kelly Clarkson through the years, from 'American Idol' to superstar" data-caption="
Months before revealing her engagement in December 2012, Clarkson cuddled up to then-boyfriend Blackstock at an event on May 31, 2012, in Whites Creek, Tennessee.
">Months before revealing her engagement in December 2012, Clarkson cuddled up to then-boyfriend Blackstock at an event on May 31, 2012, in Whites Creek, Tennessee.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LXLc6osjh7dNTa9pXvwBQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/509936ad74f566ea416f86f02a9a023d class=caas-img>Backstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 1, 2012, Clarkson and McEntire posed with members of the rock band Kiss.
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Backstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 1, 2012, Clarkson and McEntire posed with members of the rock band Kiss.
">Backstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 1, 2012, Clarkson and McEntire posed with members of the rock band Kiss.
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Clarkson smiled alongside "American Idol" winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino backstage at the show's Season 3 Grand Finale on May 26, 2004, in Hollywood.
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Clarkson smiled alongside "American Idol" winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino backstage at the show's Season 3 Grand Finale on May 26, 2004, in Hollywood.
">Clarkson smiled alongside "American Idol" winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino backstage at the show's Season 3 Grand Finale on May 26, 2004, in Hollywood.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Bpmqe4f9cZ4G4g090kq5CQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDQx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b125122ce62124f334c8ef0338290208 class=caas-img>Kelly Clarkson performs during the Aug. 28, 2002, taping of "American Idol." Clarkson and Justin Guarini went on to compete in the finale, with Clarkson ultimately winning the show's first season.
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Kelly Clarkson performs during the Aug. 28, 2002, taping of "American Idol." Clarkson and Justin Guarini went on to compete in the finale, with Clarkson ultimately winning the show's first season.
">Kelly Clarkson performs during the Aug. 28, 2002, taping of "American Idol." Clarkson and Justin Guarini went on to compete in the finale, with Clarkson ultimately winning the show's first season.
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Since Kelly Clarkson earned the title of the first "American Idol" winner in 2002, the pop star's career has flourished, making it impossible for fans to "Breakaway." Look back on her path to stardom, beginning here at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
On Monday, Feb. 2, the singer-turned-host announced that her Daytime Emmy-winning "Kelly Clarkson Show" will end after seven seasons. NBCUniversal's news release described Clarkson's move as "personal decision to step away from hosting a talk show after this season."
"This was not an easy decision — but this season will be my last," Clarkson wrote in an Instagram post. "Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this chapter of our lives."
In August, her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died at 48 years old following a three-year battle with skin cancer. They had two children together: River Rose, 11, and Remy Alexander, 9.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Kelly Clarkson Show' reveals Pink will be first guest host
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