Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down After Her Daughter’s Emotional Confession on the Show’s Last Episode

Singer and daytime host Kelly Clarkson said goodbye to her talk show on Monday, August 31. After seven years of filming The Kelly Clarkson Show, the first American Idol winner is ready for the next phase of her life.

Before she stepped off stage and into the next chapter, Clarkson asked the two most important people in her life (her kids, 12-year-old River Rose Blackstock and 10-year-old Remington Alexander Blackstock) to share their favorite moments from their mom’s popular show.

On the series finale, Clarkson explained to her fans, “My kiddos have always come first. They’re a big reason I did this show. Just the stability, the schedule. And they’re also a big reason it’s time to say goodbye.”

The mommy-of-two showered her children with praise, gushing, “I’m such a proud mama. They’re the greatest kids in the world. When we started, River was in kindergarten. She’s now about to be in middle school, crazy. My son, Remington, he had his singing debut on stage with the band, a little Frank Sinatra.”

What are River and Remington’s top picks from their mama’s seven years on daytime TV? Remington started, telling the audience, “My favorite moment on the show would…I like talking to Jason Momoa and singing “My Way” with the band.”

While her son’s memories got plenty of applause, it was what her daughter said that brought Clarkson to tears. In a heartwarming moment, the tween revealed her favorite moment from The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing, “I like watching you shine every single day.” Cue the collective, “Aww!”

The proud mom responded, “You got me! Oh, I love you too,” adding a special thank you to everyone who had anything to do with her show: “I loved being in your homes each day. I loved seeing my kiddos grow up on this show as well. I have immeasurable gratitude for everybody: the crew, the band, everybody here, the audience, the viewers.

Clarkson wasn’t the only one who got emotional. Fans flocked to an Instagram post of the magical last moments of her show, writing, “Was so cute to see Kelly breaking down after River’s words”, “No, yeah I wanted to cry tonight,” and “‘I like to watch you shine every single day,’ mom’s role reversed. Two talented and well-mannered children, they are so proud of their mama.”