NBC just announced the anticipated return of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Season 5 debuts on Mon., Oct. 16 and marks the series' move from Hollywood to New York City.
Per the network, the show will be filmed at 30 Rock Studio 6A, a 200-seat space that's the former home of "talk shows hosted by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon." It was previously housed at the Universal Lot in Los Angeles.
"I'm so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock," Clarkson shared. "There is such a unique energy and creative spirit that comes with filming in New York City. Y'all ready?"
"Kelly Clarkson is one of the brightest stars of our time," added Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of Syndication Studios and E! News at NBCUniversal. "With more than 500 hours viewed on broadcast, cable, and digital platforms since its launch, The Kelly Clarkson Show has been a home for stories that entertain, inspire important conversations and connect with loyal viewers across multiple generations in meaningful ways. Together, with our best-in-class producing team, we'll continue to build on the show's success and legacy."
The show has won 13 Daytime Emmys since its 2019 debut. It's won Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host three times (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show twice (2021 and 2022). It's up for a whopping 11 awards at this year's ceremony.
The move to the East Coast follows New York's Film Tax Credit expansion, which offers sweet incentives for television productions relocating to the city. Plus, talk and variety shows can qualify for these perks after just two years of filming now, instead of the previous five-year requirement.
Check your local listings for more details. To attend a taping, join the waitlist here.
"There's nothing like witnessing the American Idol winner's powerful vocals in person," NBC Insider's McKenzie Jean-Philippe wrote after attending a taping. "As she hit those seemingly impossible high notes that filled the room, I actually heard audience members gasp all around me. It was like we were at our very own private Kelly Clarkson concert."
