Behind Kelly Clarkson’s Choice To Leave Daytime TV: ‘She Knows It Was The Right Decision’

By nickiSwift
Aug. 7, 2026 4:32 pm EST

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It’s been nearly a year since Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, sadly passed away from melanoma at just 48 years old. The couple had been married for seven years before Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020. This horrific experience has completely changed Clarkson’s life, including her reign on daytime television. In February 2026, the “American Idol” winner announced that “The Kelly Clarkson Show” would conclude in November 2026 after seven seasons.