Kelly Clarkson To Take Over Ellen’s TV Time Slot
NBC has announced that, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” will officially take over Ellen’s daytime slot in Fall of 2022.
Ellen DeGeneres announced a few weeks ago the decision to end her show after this season.
Since the announcement rumors have been circulating at what would happen to the coveted time slot, including rumors that Tiffany Haddish would replace Ellen.
From Huffpost.com:
Clarkson’s Emmy-winning talk show is currently running its second season and airs across the country on 200 stations. The hourlong show was renewed in December 2020 for two additional seasons through 2023.
“We look forward to Ellen DeGeneres’ 19th season paired with Kelly Clarkson for what is sure to be a blockbuster year,” Valari Staab, president of NBCUniversal Local, said in a statement to HuffPost. “By 2022, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ will be the star of our daytime entertainment schedules and an asset to our early afternoon newscasts.”
“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,” Tracie Wilson, executive vice president for NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, added. ”We’re working on some big plans for season 3 and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come.”
Susan Saunders 5/27/21
