Kelly Clarkson’s Talk Show Wins Big at 2026 Daytime Emmys, but She Misses Host Award

Kelly Clarkson had a successful night at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, even though she missed out on one of the ceremony’s major individual honors. At the October 30 ceremony, held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, The Kelly Clarkson Show won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, continuing its strong track record at the annual television awards. The show also collected several production awards, recognizing the work of its creative and technical teams. Clarkson, however, did not take home the award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host. That honor went to Sherri Shepherd for her work on Sherri. Clarkson has been a familiar presence at the Daytime Emmys since launching her talk show in 2019. Over the years, she has earned multiple awards for her hosting work and the program itself. The 2026 ceremony also recognized other television personalities and programs, including Keke Palmer, Tracee Ellis Ross, and the long-running daytime drama General Hospital. Despite losing the individ