The Kelly Clarkson Show Gets Picked Up for Season 2–Here's What You Need to Know
She's a mother, singer, songwriter, author and now Kelly Clarkson can add one more role to her resume: Talk show host! That's right, the 37-year-old original American Idol winner is a woman of many impressive talents, and her new gig, The Kelly Clarkson Show, which premiered Sept. 9, proves just that.
"[The show is] a dream I never had but didn’t know I loved—and wanted!” Clarkson recently told Parade.
So what exactly is this talk show all about? Read on for everything you need to know about the performer's new daytime talk show, including when to watch, how you can get tickets and whether it's coming back for a second season.
Related: Kelly Clarkson's 15 Most Inspirational Songs, Ranked
What is The Kelly Clarkson Show about?
The Kelly Clarkson Show is the newest daytime hit and features interviews with celebrities as well as everyday people, live performances, games and the singer's "unfiltered perspective on life, family, kids, relationships, marriage and the things that inspire her," according to NBC. “It’s basically my personality. You never know what’s going to happen,” she said in a first look clip she posted on Instagram over the summer. And in a recent interview with Ellen DeGeneres, she said the show is about inclusion. “There’s a lot of negativity happening and a lot of division happening, and one of my big things even on tour is to, like, bring people together,” Clarkson said. The “Behind These Hazel Eyes" singer wants The Kelly Clarkson Show to be like her concert performances, which are filled with “tons of random people” who would probably never have been in the same place. “[My husband] kind of sold me on the fact of all the good we’d be able to do and inclusion and all of that."
How can I watch and stream The Kelly Clarkson Show on TV and online free?
The Kelly ClarksonShow airs weekdays, but the channel and time may vary depending on where in the United States you're located. Check out this helpful guide to see when and where you can catch Clarkson on the small screen. The show runs for a full hour, airing right before The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Fans who can't tune in during the day can also watch on the show's website, which streams full episodes for free!
Related: Kelly Clarkson Opens Up to Parade, Says, ‘I Feel Like I Can Handle Anything’
Who has appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show?
Since premiering Sept. 9, the performer has had a wide array of big names on her show including Tracee Ellis Ross, Dwayne Johnson, Ellen DeGeneres, John Legend, Jennifer Garner, Matt Iseman, Jay Leno, Bryce Vine, Chance the Rapper, Christina Aguilera, Brian Austin Green, Jessica Alba, Kelsea Ballerini, Meghan Trainor, Trisha Yearwood and Ron Funches.
Former American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson—who starred on the singing competition show when Clarkson won in the premiere season—also paid her a visit, as well as the runner-up from that season, Justin Guarini.
What celebrities and other talk show guests will she interview?
Upcoming guests on her show include Hayley Kiyoko, Erin Moriarty, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tori Kelly, Kate Upton, Arianna Huffington, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Sullivan, Reba McEntire and Lesley Nicol.
Ultimately, Clarkson is welcoming to all kinds of guests, just as long as they're willing to open up. "I just want people that are real and are okay with connecting with me and are not afraid to say what they really feel," she explained on Instagram. "So I'm [going to] push y'all."
Related: Kelly Clarkson on the Grammys, Fighting With Blake Shelton, The Voice and More
Does Kelly Clarkson sing on her show?
Of course! The "Because Of You" singer belts out the tunes in an ongoing segment on her show called "Kellyoke" where she performs covers of popular hits like Madonna's "Express Yourself" and Imagine Dragon's "Believer." Our favorite performance so far might be Clarkson's cover of Lizzo's song "Juice." But her performance of fellow American Idol alum and champ Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" will be hard to top. In fact, it has us dreaming of a future duet.
Will The Kelly Clarkson Show be coming back for a season 2?
Yes! The show had the strongest start to any new first-run show in seven years with an average of 1.9 million viewers per episode, according to Deadline. Among all syndicated daytime talk shows, Kelly Clarkson's is in fourth place, only because of other shows that have been on the air for well over than a decade.
Can I go to a taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show?
Yes, you certainly can! Submit your request for free tickets here and depending on availability, you will be contacted via email roughly two weeks prior to filming.
You can do much more than just sit in the audience, though. You could be a part of the actual show and be interviewed by Clarkson herself! The show's producers are currently looking for all kinds of interesting guests, including women with unique side hustles, wine lovers and busy moms who need a break. Check out the full listing here and fill out an entry form for your chance to appear on the show.
Where is The Kelly Clarkson Show filmed?
The show films at Universal Studios in California and all travel/accommodations to and from the show must be handled by ticket holders.
What was Kelly Clarkson doing before this?
Clarkson has kept busy. Since becoming a household name in 2002, she's released eight studio albums, one greatest hits album and two children’s books—talk about impressive! She's also a two-time winning coach on the singing competition show The Voiceand just returned for season 17.
On top of all of that, the singer is a proud mom and stepmom. She married husband Brandon Blackstock, who has two children from a previous marriage, in 2013. The couple then welcomed daughter River Rose in 2014 and son Remington Alexander in 2016.
What is Kelly Clarkson's net worth?
Cha-ching! According to Celebrity Net Worth, the "My Life Would Suck Without You" singer is worth an estimated $45 million, with a large chunk of her income currently coming from The Voice.
Not sure she's funny enough for her own talk show? These five reasons why we think she's a comedic genius will convince you.
