On TV for Monday, August 31, 2026 is the Series Finale of Daytime Sensation “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” and the Season Finale of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.”
Key Takeaways
- Kelly Clarkson will return to NBC’s The Voice as a coach
- Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres on September 15
- As fan favorite Kelly Clarkson closes a chapter in daytime TV, ABC keeps the momentum going with “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro,” already an early fan favorite.
And then there were three! Tonight is the finale of “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.” It’s down to just Adele, AJ, and Selena as Derek Hough returns as guest judge to help judges Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas decide who will be the dancer to become The Next Pro and join the next season of the mother ship show, “Dancing with the Stars.” Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin serves as host.
SELENA, AJ, ADELE
The final three perform with former “Dancing With the Stars” finalists Charli D’Amelio, Nev Schulman and Adam Rippon to win the title of “Next Pro”; Witney Carson serves as co-host with Robert Irwin, and Derek Hough guest judges.
Thee winner is excepted to join the cast on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, September 2, for the announcement of which celebrities will be competing. 8 pm on ABC.
Kelly Clarkson Show Finale
Also it’s the series finale of the multiple Emmy-winning Daytime Talk Show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Taped earlier this Summer at Clarkson’s 30 Roc studios, the show features a look back at all seven seasons.
Air Date: Monday, August 31, 2026, on NBC. Final episode of “The Kelly Clarkson show.” A special “Kelly By Request” hour featuring fan-favorite Kellyoke performances and emotional reflections.
Performances: Kelly performs her hit “Since U Been Gone” alongside the television debut of her new single “I’d Be Lyin'”.Special Guests: Her children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, join her for the final episode
About The Kelly Clarkson Show
Nominated for 11 Daytime Emmys at the upcoming 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony on October 30, 2026, the show has become one of the most celebrated since its 2019 debut., winning:
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series – Winner (2024)
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host – Kelly Clarkson, Winner (2023)
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host – Nominee (2024 & 2026) and many more.
Since the show’s debut, Clarkson would open the show with a cover of of a different song every show at a fans request. Called “Kellyoke,” a nod to karaoke, fans tuned in daily to see which artist Kelly would cover next. Clarkson showcased that she could sing any song in any genre.
See the Daytime Emmy Nomination for Kelly Clarkson and The Kelly Clarkson Show
See our coverage of The Kelly Clarkson Show throughout the Years
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