Pink Announced as Kelly Clarkson Show Guest Host as Singer Sets March Fill-in Dates
- - Pink Announced as Kelly Clarkson Show Guest Host as Singer Sets March Fill-in Dates
Raven BrunnerFebruary 10, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Pink and Kelly Clarkson in Los Angeles in March 2023
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Pink will join The Kelly Clarkson Show as guest host for a special round of episodes in honor of Women’s History Month
Kelly Clarkson will be absent during the week of episodes
"I've played stadiums and danced on the side of buildings, but stepping in to guest host for my girl Kelly Clarkson is a brand new feat," Pink said
Pink is raising her glass to something new!
The singer, 46, will join The Kelly Clarkson Show as guest host for a special round of episodes in honor of Women’s History Month.
Pink will host the show for an entire week, starting March 2. The episodes will focus on celebrating "women’s achievements, resilience and impact across music, culture and community," per a press release.
Kelly Clarkson, 43, will be absent during the week of episodes.
Pink in New York City in September 2025
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Clarkson opened up about Pink filling in her shoes in a statement, saying, "The only thing that bums me out about Pink hosting a week of The Kelly Clarkson Show is that I’m not going to be able to be there to watch her."
"I have been a fan for so long and have always been inspired by her music and her person. I love her," Clarkson added.
Pink, meanwhile shared her excitement about the opportunity. "I’ve played stadiums and danced on the side of buildings, but stepping in to guest host for my girl Kelly Clarkson is a brand new feat. Let’s celebrate women, joy, resilience and whatever comes else comes our way," she said.
The week of special episodes will also feature surprise performances.
Season 7 will continue with Clarkson as the host, following Pink’s guest host stint. However, a press release teased, a few other special guest hosts will be announced in the future. The season is expected to air through the fall.
Pink, real name Alecia Moore, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2023 for the special “Songs & Stories” episode. In the episode, she and Clarkson performed stripped-back renditions of "Please Don't Leave Me," “What About Us" and "Who Knew," among others.
Pink and Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.'
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Earlier this month, Clarkson announced that the current season of her eponymous talk show will be the last.
"I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner," she said.
Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.'
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Clarkson shared that the decision will allow her to "prioritize" her kids.
"This was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show. Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives," the mother-of-two wrote.
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Fellow singer and talk show host Jennifer Hudson showed love to Clarkson after her announcement, telling Variety, "Kelly is amazing. I wish her the absolute best. She’s done really well — and she’s a GOAT."
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