Kelly Clarkson’s Las Vegas Residency Sparks Cancellation Rumors—NBC Sets the Record Straight

As Kelly Clarkson prepares to kick off her highly anticipated summer residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, fans have been swirling with speculation: Is The Kelly Clarkson Show in danger of cancellation?

The concern comes as the daytime host leaves her new home base in New York City to headline Studio Sessions, a months-long musical engagement that begins July 4. The show promises to bring an intimate “studio-style” concert experience to Sin City, featuring live musicians and raw, unfiltered performances.

But despite fan anxiety over the talk show’s fate, NBCUniversal insiders assure The U.S. Sun that Clarkson’s daytime series isn’t going anywhere.

Talk Show Safe, Says Insider

An NBCUniversal source revealed that the network has been working closely with Caesars Entertainment to avoid scheduling conflicts. “NBCUni worked with Caesars to ensure filming wouldn’t overlap. Kelly’s talk show will not be affected by the residency,” the source said.

“Everyone is happy. Caesars gets its show, NBC gets its show, and there’s even some cross-promotion planned.”

The source emphasized that The Kelly Clarkson Show remains NBC’s top daytime priority. “There’s absolutely no threat of cancellation. In fact, there are major plans for the future of the brand, and the network encourages Kelly to pursue outside performances because it helps boost the show’s audience.”

Residency Schedule and Daytime Plans

The Las Vegas residency will run through the summer with 18 performances scheduled from July 4 through August 16. The show will then take a brief break before returning for four additional dates in November: the 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th.

Importantly, The Kelly Clarkson Show goes on summer hiatus during those months, ensuring that the Las Vegas schedule does not conflict with her hosting duties. When the talk show resumes taping in September, Clarkson will return to New York City to continue filming as planned.

“She was able to figure out a short-term solution for those November shows,” the source added. “All daytime tapings remain on track.”

Ticket Sales Woes in Vegas

While her talk show continues to thrive, Clarkson’s Las Vegas venture is facing some challenges. According to prior reporting by The U.S. Sun, ticket sales for her opening night have been sluggish—an estimated 70% of seats remained unsold as of May.

A seating chart for the July 4 concert showed large swaths of unclaimed tickets, with prices ranging from $59 to $880 for premium seats. The July 5 show appears similarly undersold, with roughly two-thirds of seats still available.

Despite the slow sales, Clarkson has been actively promoting the residency, even appearing on Today to discuss her vision for the performance series.

“I’m really excited! This one is different,” she told co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and guest Matt Rogers during her May 6 appearance. “I hired more musicians and singers this time to really bring every song to life, even the ones we’ve never done live with a band before.”

Authentic and Raw—Clarkson’s Musical Vision

Clarkson described the Studio Sessions as a raw, immersive musical experience. “It’s all natural, all live,” she said. “I want fans to feel like they’re in the studio with us, so we’ve worked hard to perfect the sound.”

Clarkson’s talk show first launched in 2019, quickly rising to become NBC’s premier daytime series after replacing The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Her charisma, musical talent, and heartfelt interviews helped the show climb ratings charts alongside Today.

While her Las Vegas residency may be off to a rocky start, NBC’s faith in Clarkson as a daytime anchor remains unshaken. With plans for more content and cross-platform growth, The Kelly Clarkson Show appears secure—even as its star moonlights on the Vegas strip.