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The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to air its final episode on the 2026 TV schedule<\/a> later this year, giving the eponymous host more time to focus on her children following the death of their father, Brandon Blackstock. Just because it was her decision to quit the show<\/a>, however, doesn\u2019t make it a whole lot easier, and Kelly Clarkson opened up recently about the stress that comes with \u201cjob loss.\u201d<\/p>\n Kelly Clarkson got real about her decision to end her talk show after seven years<\/a> while speaking on Sirius XM\u2019s Morning Mashup, and, apparently, even being rich and famous doesn\u2019t shield you from the pains of making such a huge change. She said (via ET<\/a>):<\/p>\n There\u2019s job loss. And I think that\u2019s the thing that kind of got me, that was hard for me. But at the same time, it had to be a family decision.<\/p>\n Job loss is one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life, along with the death of a loved one and moving, so Kelly Clarkson and her two children \u2014 11-year-old River and 9-year-old Remington \u2014 have had quite an eventful few years.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s not like the American Idol OG doesn\u2019t know where her next paycheck is coming from. Kelly Clarkson said she\u2019ll continue to do things she loves<\/a>, like make music and perform, and she\u2019ll likely continue to pop up as a coach on The Voice every once in a while. Not having to worry about finances takes away a good bit of the pressure that makes job loss so stressful to people, but she also pointed out that she had to consider what her decision meant for her talk show\u2019s crew, who \u2014 let\u2019s not forget \u2014 relocated from Los Angeles to New York less than three years ago.<\/p>\n It just all comes back to doing what\u2019s best for her kids, and you\u2019ve got to respect Kelly Clarkson putting motherhood above all of her other jobs and making sure she\u2019s more present<\/a> with them during this terrible time. She\u2019s spoken a bit about how River and Remy are doing<\/a> since Brandon Blackstock died in August<\/a> after a long, private battle with cancer. Apparently, they\u2019ve been getting lots of snuggle time in, as Clarkson has been letting them sleep in her bed.<\/p>\n As for what will happen to The Kelly Clarkson Show\u2019s coveted timeslot<\/a>, no official decision has yet been made. As rumors spread last year that Kelly Clarkson wanted to leave TV<\/a>, Hoda Kotb\u2019s name was said to be on a list of possible replacements, as she\u2019d exited The Today Show months earlier. However, Kotb personally denied the reports<\/a>, and that was long before she returned to NBC to fill in for Savannah Guthrie<\/a> as she continues to deal with the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latest speculation is that P!nk may be tapped to fill Kelly Clarkson\u2019s spot<\/a>, as the \u201cSo What\u201d singer will serve as a guest host on The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/a> this week. It\u2019s certainly possible that this is an audition of sorts to see if P!nk is a good fit to take over full time.<\/p>\n Check your local listings to see when The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in your area, not just for P!nk\u2019s upcoming episodes but to see Kelly Clarkson\u2019s final days during this stressful time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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