Kelly Clarkson jokes about NBC firing after her talk show ends

Kelly Clarkson said she would be "fired by NBC" during a July 17 concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, adding that she no longer works for the network. She wrapped up her eponymous talk show after seven seasons, a decision she described as difficult but necessary to focus on her children.

The singer‑host has also been dealing with personal loss; her ex‑husband Brandon Blackstock died of cancer in 2025. Since ending the show, Clarkson has resumed her Las Vegas residency, announced a new single, and confirmed she will return as a coach on The Voice for its upcoming season.