After earning six Daytime Emmy nominations for 2021, The Kelly Clarkson Showis poised to take over The Ellen DeGeneres Showin the prime daytime slot on NBC stations in fall 2022. “These are remarkable achievements for a talk show in its second season. We look forward to Ellen DeGeneres’ 19th season paired with Kelly Clarkson for what is sure to be a blockbuster year," Valari Staab, President, NBCUniversal Local, said in a statement. “By 2022, The Kelly Clarkson Show will be the star of our daytime entertainment schedules and an asset to our early afternoon newscasts.” “The Kelly Clarkson Show is one of the most optimistic success stories in first-run syndication,” Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, said. “It is a treasured part of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios offering and we are proud to partner with the NBC Owned Television Stations group to continue the show’s success.” She added, “Kelly and our entire production team put their heart, intent and incredible passion into making a show that resonates with people of all ages, cultures and background. We’re working on some big plans for Season 3 and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come.” Clarkson’s Emmy nods for Season 2 include Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host, Outstanding Original Song, Outstanding Lighting Direction, Outstanding Live and Direct-to-Tape Sound Mixing and Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design. Season 1 of The Kelly Clarkson Show won three Emmys, including one for Clarkson herself for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. A staple for the network, you can also catch Clarkson as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. On May 12, 2021, DeGeneres revealed that she was walking away from her hit show after 18 years on air. The move followed a tumultuous year and allegations of a toxic workplace behind the scenes of the otherwise cute and kindness-centered show, but DeGeneres insisted the accusations didn’t impact her decision to leave daytime TV. “There was an internal investigation, obviously, and we learned some things, but this culture we’re living is [is one where] no one can make mistakes,” DeGeneres told The Hollywood Reporter. “And I don’t want to generalize because there are some bad people out there and those people shouldn’t work again but, in general, the culture today is one where you can’t learn and grow, which is, as human beings, what we’re here to do.” “I’m a creative person, and when you’re a creative person you constantly need to be challenged, which is why I decided to host the Oscars or why I decided to go back to stand up when I didn’t think I would,” she explained. “I just needed something to challenge me. And as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore. I need something new to challenge me.” Next, check out Kelly Clarkson’s 15 most inspirational songs!
