'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' 'The View' Score in 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations

As the curtains draw on the seventh and final season of Kelly Clarkson's talk show, the singer and TV personality has been handed a double dose of validation. The Kelly Clarkson Show, along with The View, have both been nominated in the best daytime talk series and best daytime talk series host categories for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards. For a show that has been a staple in daytime television, this recognition is evidence of the hard work and dedication of the team behind it.

The View, a long-running program that has been a household name in American television, has been nominated for best daytime talk series host for the sixth time. The show's current lineup, comprising Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro, has been a staple in the show's success. The View has a rich history, having won best daytime talk series in 2003 and best talk show, informative in 2020. The show's hosts have had their fair share of wins in the past, with Sherri Shepherd winning the best daytime talk series host category in 2009 when she was part of the show's lineup.

Kelly Clarkson, on the other hand, has been a double nominee in these categories for all seven seasons of her talk show. This is a remarkable feat, considering the show's conclusion this season. Clarkson has won four times in each category, evidence of her dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with her audience. As the show comes to a close, Clarkson's nomination is a fitting tribute to her hard work and commitment to bringing quality entertainment to her viewers.

The nominations for best daytime talk series host have seen some changes this year. Drew Barrymore, the last winner of the category in 2025, and Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the winners in 2024, have not been nominated this year. However, the likes of Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, and Sherri Shepherd have been recognized for their work in the category.

The winners of the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will be announced on October 30. As the industry waits with bated breath, it's clear that The Kelly Clarkson Show and The View have set the bar high for themselves. Will they emerge victorious, or will newcomers take the stage?As a writer, I believe that Kelly Clarkson's nomination is evidence of her ability to connect with her audience and bring quality entertainment to her viewers. Her show's conclusion this season marks the end of an era, but her legacy will live on through the recognition she has received.