Clarkson Bids Bittersweet Farewell With Family in a 'Kelly by Request' Finale

Kelly Clarkson’s seven-year run on The Kelly Clarkson Show ends with a bittersweet finale taped in June that turned the episode into a family-forward 'Kelly by Request' celebration, complete with throwback clips, a performance of her new single "I’d Be Lying" and the presence of her kids River Rose and Remington Alexander in the audience. Showrunner Alex Duda credits Clarkson’s ability to connect with people—amplified by the show’s music-driven moments like Kellyoke—for the program’s success, as staff share memories at a farewell party after more than 1,200 episodes and 24 Daytime Emmy Awards.