Singer and talk show host, Kelly Clarkson will take over Ellen DeGeneres’ slot, as it has been confirmed by the NBC network.
This follows DeGeneres announcing that her talk show would come to an end in 2022 after 19 seasons because according to her she wants “something to challenge her”.
NBC stated that ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’, which is now in its second season will replace DeGeneres’ program in 2022.
Tracie Wilson, the executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, said: “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.
“We’re working on some big plans for season three and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come.”
Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002 and went on to have hits with songs such as ‘Stronger’, ‘Miss Independent’ and ‘Since U Been Gone’.
More recently, she has launched ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’, an hour-long program that features celebrity guests. The program debuted to strong ratings in 2019.
Tiffany Haddish clears rumors of hosting Ellen’s show
Meanwhile just after DeGeneres had announced the ending of her show, there were rumors about Tiffany Haddish taking over the show. This was because Tiffany had co-hosted the Ellen DeGeneres’ show a couple of times.
However, Tiffany in a recent interview cleared the rumors when she was asked point blank about whether she’s being “groomed” to take over DeGeneres’ role. She disclosed that nobody has talked to her about such a deal yet and went on to explain why she co-hosted the show.
“I haven’t commented on it because nobody that gives those jobs talked to me about it. The reason I’ve even been popping up, guest-hosting Ellen is because she wanted some days off. You know, she’s been doing it a long time. She wants to enjoy her money. She’s like, ‘Tiff, you want to try it?’ I’m like, ‘You know what? Yeah, sure. Y’all going to pay me a little something, something?’ I’ll learn a new skill, I’m here for it.”
“So, I’m learning a new skill. That’s it. Y’all [are] just watching me learn in front of everybody. I don’t think there’s a professional hosting school, like a talk show hosting school. You got to just kind of do it and see if it’s for you”
Tiffany also noted that she’s “got a few more episodes” that she will step into as guest host, but she’s not sure if that’s a way of “grooming” her to take over for DeGeneres in the future.
Asked whether she would take on the position if officially recruited, Haddish said: “If I could be getting what Ellen [is] getting, I’m definitely [in]. But I have goals and things I want to accomplish, especially in the next three years”.
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