Kelly Clarkson may be saying goodbye to daytime television, but she's not leaving quietly.
Just months after announcing that The Kelly Clarkson Show will end following its seventh season, the Grammy-winning singer has landed not one-but two major nominations at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, proving she's still one of daytime TV's biggest stars.
Clarkson earned nominations for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, continuing an incredible streak that has seen her nominated in both categories every single season since her show debuted.
Even more impressive? Clarkson has already won four Daytime Emmys in each category during her seven-year run, making this one last opportunity to add to her remarkable legacy before the curtain closes.
But she isn't the only daytime favorite making headlines.
ABC's The View also scored nominations in both categories, with hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro competing against Clarkson for the coveted host trophy. The long-running panel show has enjoyed Emmy success before and is hoping to reclaim the spotlight once again.
Also nominated for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series are Live With Kelly and Mark, The Drew Barrymore Show, 3rd Hour of Today, and Today With Jenna & Friends, making this one of the most competitive fields in recent memory.
In the hosting category, Clarkson faces stiff competition from Jennifer Hudson, Tamron Hall, and Sherri Shepherd, while last year's host winners Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were notably absent from this year's nominations.
The winners will be revealed during the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30, setting the stage for what could be an emotional farewell for Clarkson as she wraps up one of daytime television's most successful talk shows.
Whether she takes home another trophy or not, Clarkson's final Emmy nominations serve as a fitting reminder of the impact she has made on daytime TV-and fans will be watching closely to see if her farewell season ends on the highest note possible.
