Kelly Clarkson could also be searching for a change of tempo as soon as her NBCUniversal contract expires subsequent 12 months.
Rumors about Clarkson doubtlessly stepping down because the host of The Kelly Clarkson Present have unfold on-line since Might. Including to the hypothesis, a supply lately informed Those that Clarkson could also be keen on taking a break from TV to give attention to her music profession.
“She very a lot loves music although and would like to create new music,” the supply stated of Clarkson — who launched her newest single, “The place Have You Been,” in Might — informed the outlet in an article revealed on Thursday, July 10. “Daytime TV remains to be demanding. She’s pondering that she may want a shift subsequent 12 months when her contract is up.”
The supply famous that Clarkson “nonetheless has time to determine what’s finest for her profession and household,” including, “She was by no means one to hurry into issues.”
The Grammy winner launched her eponymous discuss present in 2019 and later moved its manufacturing from Los Angeles to New York Metropolis in 2023. “Kelly is extremely gifted,” the supply acknowledged. “Her discuss present provides her stability and time together with her children. After her divorce, she needed to give attention to steadiness and never burnout.”
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Clarkson shares her 11-year-old daughter, River, and 9-year-old son, Remy, together with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The exes had been married for practically seven years earlier than parting methods in 2020. Their divorce was finalized in 2022.
Clarkson beforehand missed a number of episodes of the sequence in March resulting from a personal matter, with celebrities resembling Simu Liu, Brooke Shields, and Willie Geist stepping in as visitor hosts. She returned to the present on March 18 and celebrated the sequence’ milestone 1,000th episode two days later.
In Might, an nameless producer alleged in an interview with the Every day Mail that Clarkson “might bolt at any time,” leading to uncertainty among the many present’s crew. “Everybody loves Kelly. She’s a beautiful particular person. However perhaps Hoda [Kotb] can be a greater boss. I do know she’s universally beloved and revered by her former coworkers. Possibly she can be good,” the producer continued. “She certain can be much more secure than what we’ve been going by way of. … If Kelly is sad, then she ought to transfer on. We’d all perceive. If Hoda needs to do it, it could possibly be [a] win-win for everybody.”
Clarkson has not publicly addressed the exit rumors, whereas Kotb has denied that she is going to change the singer because the present’s new host.
As Clarkson’s internet hosting future stays unsure, the present introduced final month that it’s going to premiere 4 Songs & Tales with Kelly Clarkson primetime specials in August. The episodes will see Clarkson chat with Gloria Estefan, the Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Teddy Swims about their private lives and careers.
The Kelly Clarkson Present, Weekdays, Verify Native Listings
Songs & Tales with Kelly Clarkson, sequence premiere, Tuesday, August 19, 10 p.m. ET/PT, NBC/episodes out there to stream subsequent day on Peacock