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Kelly Clarkson<\/a> just notched another career milestone: The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> is officially nominated for a 2025 Daytime Emmy.<\/p>\n Heading into its seventh season this fall, the show brings some well-earned momentum with a nomination for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.<\/p>\n But even with the Emmy nod and a fall return confirmed by NBCUniversal<\/a>, many fans are still wondering:\u00a0How much longer does Clarkson plan to stay in the host\u2019s chair?<\/p>\n Earlier this year, Clarkson quietly missed 10 episodes of her hosted show between March and April. Though celebrity guests filled in to keep the show going<\/a>, she never publicly addressed her absence.<\/p>\n READ MORE: 4 Country Stars Who Could Replace Kelly Clarkson’s Talk Show<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n She did, however, raise eyebrows with one particularly emotional comment during her return.<\/p>\n “I\u2019ve lost alone, a lot,” she told her studio audience<\/a>. “It\u2019s okay.”<\/p>\n Unlike past renewals, which spanned multiple seasons, The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> was only picked up for one additional season \u2014 a move that has fueled speculation that Season 7 could be her last.<\/p>\n Clarkson\u2019s current contract is set to expire at the end of 2026, but with increasing signs of strain<\/a>, she may step away even sooner.<\/p>\n Despite the uncertainty<\/a>, Clarkson\u2019s accolades speak for themselves.<\/p>\n Since its 2019 debut, The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> has taken home multiple Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show in 2020, 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n Clarkson herself has won Outstanding Talk Show Host three times.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s nomination adds another bright spot<\/a> to a period that\u2019s been filled with questions \u2014 and setbacks \u2014 for the country-pop powerhouse turned daytime darling.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Kelly Clarkson\u2019s \u2018Where Have You Been\u2019 Lyrics Describe a Love She Hasn\u2019t Found Yet<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Clarkson recently abruptly canceled the opening night of her Las Vegas residency just 90 minutes before showtime.<\/p>\n While her team cited vocal rest, insiders claimed the reality was more complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Kelly\u2019s personal life is so insanely complicated,” a source spilled. “She\u2019s fighting some serious hidden battles that very few people are privy to \u2026 It\u2019s a source of emotional and, therefore, physical distress.”<\/p>\n The “Keeping Score” singer finalized her divorce from Brandon Blackstock<\/a> in 2022 following a drawn-out legal battle. Clarkson and Blackstock share two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander.<\/p>\n Whether or not Season 7 marks the end of The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em>, one thing is clear: she\u2019s doing it on her terms<\/a> \u2014 and still collecting trophies along the way.<\/p>\n Kelly Clarkson has never released a full country project, but she’s still country royalty in our eyes! Here are 10 of Clarkson’s best country performances, from her twangiest Kellyoke covers to a collaboration with two of the hottest modern-day country acts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIs Season 7\u00a0Kelly Clarkson’s Last?<\/h3>\n
A Decorated Daytime Run<\/h3>\n
Clarkson’s Behind the Scenes Struggles<\/h3>\n
10 Covers That Prove Kelly Clarkson Is a Country Queen<\/h2>\n