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Sep 9, 2026, 1:28 PM CUT

Kelly Clarkson Brings Golden From KPop Demon Hunters to Her Final Talk Show

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Kelly Clarkson bowed out in a blaze of glory at the final taping of her talk show.

For her final "Kellyoke" performance, the singer/host and her band, My Band Y'all, delivered a rousing rendition of "Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters (which included the original Korean lyrics as part of the song). The final day of filming was Monday.

According to The Kelly Clarkson Show's official YouTube page, "Golden" is Clarkson's most requested cover song ever.

E! Reported that the finale had a "Kelly Clarkson by Request" theme, in which Clarkson also performed her own songs, like "Since U Been Gone," "Sober," and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," at the request of fans and audience members.

"From the very first episode, music has been a cornerstone of this show," Clarkson said on the final episode. "We've done over 1,000 Kellyokes, talked with hundreds of guests about songs that inspire their work and about everyday people who have the power of music transform their lives and the lives of those in their communities."

Her children River, 11, and Remington, 10, whom she shares with late ex Brandon Blackstock were also present at the final taping and she brought them on stage, E! Said.

"I loved being in your homes each day," Clarkson said during the taping. "I love seeing my kiddos grow up on this show as well. I have immeasurable gratitude for everyone: the crew, the band, everybody here - thank you so much. 

This has been an incredible opportunity. 

Thank you for connecting with us."

Clarkson and NBCUniversal announced in February that The Kelly Clarkson Show would conclude its run after the current season. Filming for season seven of The Kelly Clarkson Show continued as scheduled, with episodes continuing to air throughout the fall.

Later that month, Clarkson reflected on the "hard" decision she made to end the show after seven seasons.

"Well, I think everybody probably gets the timing, but Yeah, our family life, the dynamic changed a bit and it has changed for a minute now," Clarkson told NBC's Today. "I think it's just - you've got kids, we've all got kids, right? - it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life as how precious it is, too."

In July, Clarkson released new single, "I'd Be Lying."

"Golden" made history earlier this year when it became the first-ever K-pop song to take home an Oscar for best original song. The award went to EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon and Teddy Park for its music and lyrics.

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