Kelly Clarkson closed The Kelly Clarkson Show on Aug. 31, 2026, with the most-requested Kellyoke song in the program’s history, “Golden,” and the television debut of her 2026 single “I’d Be Lyin’.” The finale shows how the seven-season daytime run ended by putting Clarkson’s music, rather than a conventional guest interview, at the center.
Key Takeaways
- The Kelly Clarkson Show aired its series finale on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after seven seasons.
- Clarkson performed “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters as the final Kellyoke after the show identified it as the segment’s most-requested cover.
- The finale included the television debut of Clarkson’s 2026 single “I’d Be Lyin’,” released July 17.
- “Kelly By Request” brought back “Since U Been Gone,” “Sober,” “Stronger,” “Piece by Piece” and “Didn’t I.”
Kelly Clarkson used the final hour of her daytime talk show to connect the program’s best-known musical feature with her current recording work.
The Aug. 31 finale did not center on a last celebrity interview. Instead, Clarkson performed songs requested by viewers, closed Kellyoke with “Golden” and brought “I’d Be Lyin’” to television for the first time. The structure made music the clearest link between the end of the show and Clarkson’s work beyond daytime television.
“From the very first episode, music has been the cornerstone of this show,” Clarkson said during the finale.
Kelly Clarkson Makes ‘Golden’ the Final Kellyoke
Clarkson’s last Kellyoke performance was “Golden,” the song performed in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami as the fictional group HUNTR/X.
The show identified “Golden” as the most-requested cover song in Kellyoke history. That gave the selection a direct connection to viewers who had followed the recurring segment across seven seasons.
The choice also tied the finale to one of the most visible soundtrack songs of the past year. “Golden” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2026, while KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature. The film’s KPop Demon Hunters Oscar wins kept the soundtrack in the entertainment conversation beyond its 2025 release.
Clarkson performed the track with My Band Y’all, the house band associated with the show’s musical identity. The format remained familiar: a recognizable song, a live band and Clarkson’s interpretation.
Kellyoke allowed the program to move across pop, rock, country, R&B and other genres while keeping Clarkson’s recording background visible inside a daytime format built around interviews and human-interest stories. Making the most-requested song the final selection turned the segment into a viewer-driven farewell.
‘I’d Be Lyin’’ Moves Clarkson’s Current Music Forward
The finale also shifted attention toward Clarkson’s own new material.
“I’d Be Lyin’” received its television debut during the episode, less than seven weeks after its July 17 release. The track was Clarkson’s first new single of 2026 and followed her 2025 release “Where Have You Been.” Apple Music lists the single’s release date as July 17, 2026.
Its placement kept the farewell from functioning only as a retrospective. The episode revisited major songs from Clarkson’s catalog, but it also gave national television space to material released during the show’s final season.
“I’d Be Lyin’” arrived during Clarkson’s 2026 Studio Sessions residency dates at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. That timing placed the single within a period when live performance was already a significant part of her public schedule.
Public reporting has linked the track to a forthcoming studio project, although the verified sources reviewed for this article did not establish a confirmed album title or release date. The documented sequence is clearer: Clarkson released a new single in July, continued her Las Vegas performances and then used the talk-show finale for the song’s first television performance.
The “Golden” connection also remains active beyond the finale. Netflix confirmed a KPop Demon Hunters sequel in March 2026, extending the animated property tied to Clarkson’s final Kellyoke selection. Netflix separately confirmed that original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return.
Seven Seasons End With Music as the Throughline
The “Kelly By Request” format gave the finale a structure built around audience selections from Clarkson’s own catalog. The set included “Since U Been Gone,” “Sober,” “Stronger,” “Piece by Piece” and “Didn’t I.”
Those songs reached across different periods of Clarkson’s recording career, allowing the final episode to revisit material released before the talk show began while keeping her current single in the same broadcast.
The Kelly Clarkson Show premiered in 2019 and aired more than 1,200 episodes across seven seasons. Clarkson announced in February 2026 that the seventh season would be the last, saying she wanted to prioritize time with her children.
The series earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards and built its format around celebrity interviews, community stories and music. In the finale, those elements narrowed toward the part of the program most directly connected to Clarkson’s career outside daytime television.
“Golden” closed Kellyoke. Viewer requests brought back familiar Clarkson songs. “I’d Be Lyin’” represented the newest release.
Kelly Clarkson ended the show without presenting the broadcast as a formal launch of a named new era. Instead, the finale documented a transition already underway, with daytime television ending while recording and live performance remained active parts of her schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Kelly Clarkson Show end?
The Kelly Clarkson Show aired its final episode on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. The syndicated daytime program ended after seven seasons and more than 1,200 episodes.
What did Kelly Clarkson sing for the final Kellyoke?
Kelly Clarkson performed “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters for the final Kellyoke. The show described it as the most-requested cover song in the segment’s history.
What is “I’d Be Lyin’”?
“I’d Be Lyin’” is Clarkson’s 2026 single, released July 17. The song received its television debut during the series finale of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Did Kelly Clarkson announce a new album during the finale?
The verified information reviewed for this article does not establish that Clarkson announced an album title or release date during the finale. The episode instead highlighted her current music through “I’d Be Lyin’,” alongside older catalog selections and the final Kellyoke performance.
