JaGurl TV recently reported that The Ellen Degeneres Show will end in 2022; NBC has announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show will be taking over Ellen’s daytime talk show slot.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, which is currently in its second season, will take over its new daytime slot next fall. Last year, the show was extended till 2023. Ellen airs in major markets across the nation, while Clarkson’s show airs on select stations nationwide, approximately 200 stations. Clarkson’s show will fill Ellen’s void, serving as NBC’s new daytime headliner.
“We look forward to Ellen DeGeneres’ 19th season paired with Kelly Clarkson for what is sure to be a blockbuster year,” says Valari Staab, President of NBCUniversal Local told Hollywood Reporter. “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 the first-run syndication,” adds Tracie Wilson, NBC Universal Syndication Studios’ Executive Vice President.
“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 backgrounds,” she explains. “We’re working on some big plans for season three and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come.”