Kelly Clarkson debuted a chin-length bob on September 21, marking a new chapter after ending her seven-season talk show. She appeared on 'Today' and 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to promote Season 30 of 'The Voice,' emphasizing her return to music and family life in New York.
Kelly Clarkson unveiled a chic chin-length brunette bob on Today, signaling a fresh chapter after The Kelly Clarkson Show ended and ahead of her return to The Voice for Season 30.
Kelly Clarkson revealed a chin-length blond haircut on the Today show as she transitions from hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show to focusing on her music career, while settling in New York City with her kids and embracing a lighter schedule. She described returning to music opportunities, including The Voice Season 30, and Stagecoach 2027 where she’s set to open for Garth Brooks.
Kelly Clarkson unveiled her shortest haircut in years—a chin-length bob—during a Sept. 21 appearance on Today. While she didn’t explain the reason for the chop, she shared that she’s settling into life in New York with her kids after The Kelly Clarkson Show ended and is refocusing on music, with upcoming stage appearances and her return to The Voice season 30.
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.
Kelly Clarkson wrapped seven seasons of The Kelly Clarkson Show with an Aug. 31 finale, delivering a soaring Kellyoke performance of “Golden” (the most-requested song for the segment) accompanied by her house band My Band Y’all. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kristin Chenoweth and others praised the rendition on social media. Clarkson had announced earlier this year that she would end the show to spend more time with her kids, and she hinted she’ll continue making music and may pop up on The Voice in the future.
Kelly Clarkson capped seven years of The Kelly Clarkson Show with the final Kellyoke, delivering a high‑drama rendition of “Golden” from Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters that quickly went viral as she exits to focus on family.
Kelly Clarkson wrapped The Kelly Clarkson Show with a finale appearance by her kids River Rose (12) and Remington “Remy” Alexander (10), drawing praise for their normal, down-to-earth onstage presence. Clarkson has said she’s prioritizing family life, a move she described in part as stemming from changes after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death from skin cancer, making the kids' stability and togetherness even more important. Fans celebrated the kids’ age-appropriate looks and the healthy, kid-first dynamic she’s fostering.
Kelly Clarkson bid farewell to The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven years, ending with a “Kelly By Request” finale that featured covers and her new single as she spoke with her children, River and Remington, who sat in the audience and later joined her onstage. Clarkson emphasized that prioritizing her kids and their stability drove the decision to leave, thanking her staff, crew, and viewers for seven years of support. The piece also notes her late-ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death earlier this year and how Clarkson has leaned into providing love and consistency for River and Remington during their family’s difficult time.
Kelly Clarkson capped The Kelly Clarkson Show's seven-season run with a final Kellyoke performance of 'Golden' by KPop Demon Hunters, the most-requested song in the segment's history, delivering signature riffs and a climactic high note. In an emotional farewell joined by her kids, she thanked the crew and fans and announced she'll be a Coach on The Voice Season 30.
Kelly Clarkson closed The Kelly Clarkson Show with a triumphant final Kellyoke, delivering a rendition of ‘Golden’ from Kpop Demon Hunters with her band My Band Y’all, including the original Korean lyrics. The last taping, branded “Kelly Clarkson by Request,” featured fan-specified songs and Clarkson’s hits while her kids joined her onstage. NBCUniversal confirmed the show will end after this season, prompting Clarkson to express gratitude for the opportunity and reflect on her family life; the piece also notes Clarkson released a new single “I’d Be Lying” earlier this year and that “Golden” was touted as her most-requested cover.
Kelly Clarkson closed seven seasons of The Kelly Clarkson Show by delivering a powerhouse Kellyoke cover of ‘Golden’ on the finale, described by her team as the most-requested Kellyoke ever; the episode featured a 'Kelly by Request' segment and Clarkson said ending the show will let her prioritize her kids.
Kelly Clarkson closed The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven seasons with a bittersweet finale featuring a full hour of Kellyoke, tearful moments with her kids River and Remy, gratitude to the staff and viewers, and the debut of a new single, I'd Be Lyin', while noting a therapist's line that you don't have to attend the negative party you were invited to.
Kelly Clarkson closed The Kelly Clarkson Show with a pretaped ‘Kelly By Request’ finale featuring a high-energy ‘Golden’ Kellyoke from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, performed with Korean lyrics and with her kids making cameos, as she steps away from the show to focus on her family after seven seasons and the death of her ex-husband.
PEOPLE provides an exclusive look at the bittersweet finale of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Executive producer Alex Duda praises Clarkson as a connector, noting the final taping leaned into a “Kelly by Request” format with fans choosing songs and one Kellyoke performance. Clarkson’s kids, River and Remi, sat in the audience as the show closed out a seven‑season run that produced more than 1,200 episodes and 24 Daytime Emmy Awards. The farewell included nostalgic clips, guest moments, and Clarkson delivering new single “I’d Be Lying” amid a celebratory staff send‑off, underscoring the show’s mission to brighten lives through music and community stories.