Kelly Clarkson‘s beloved talk show is officially saying goodbye to daytime TV.
Clarkson, 43, made the emotional announcement in a Monday (Feb 2) social post.
“I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported the show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner,” Clarkson wrote on Instagram Monday.
The mother of two shared that focusing on her children is her priority.
“Because of all that, this has not been an easy decision — but this will be my last hosting TKCS,” she added. “Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives.”
Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson’s ex-husband, manager and the father of her two children, died of melanoma last August at the age of 48.
The nationally syndicated show made it’s debut on September 9, 2019. For seven years, the show brought together a diverse panel of top musicians, actors, and everyday community heros. The show stood out on daytime tv for it’s signature “Kellyoke,” cold open segment, which opens each episode of the show.
During the segment, the American Idol winner and her band covered a wide range of genres. Clarkson’s most notable Kellyoke’s segments include Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings,” En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go (Love),” and Whitney Houston’s ‘Queen of the Night.’ Each episode, the powerhouse singer displayed her dynamic vocals before shifting gears to talkshow host.