Kelly Clarkson Ends Talk Show Finale With Her Most Requested 'Kellyoke' Cover Ever

Kelly Clarkson is officially saying goodbye to daytime television, and she did not go down quietly. For the series finale of *The Kelly Clarkson Show*, the original *American Idol* champion signed off by tackling the single most requested song in the history of her fan-favorite "Kellyoke" segment. Taking the stage one last time after a dominant seven-season run on air, the vocal powerhouse chose the Academy Award-winning anthem "Golden" from the record-breaking Netflix animated feature *KPop Demon Hunters*. Before belting out the melody, Clarkson surprised her studio audience by revealing that the track had surpassed every other requested song in the show’s daytime history. Over the years, the host built a massive following by transforming daily covers into viral pop-culture events, delivering iconic renditions of tracks like Billie Eilish’s "Happier Than Ever" and t.A.T.u.’s "All the Things She Said." For her final television bow, she decided to push her vocal range to the absolute limit. ## What song did Kelly Clarkson sing on her show finale? Clarkson shocked viewers by performing "Golden" in its extraordinarily high original key. Tackling the ridiculously challenging range without hesitation, she delivered a masterclass in live vocals that immediately went viral across social platforms, with fans celebrating her ability to hit the song's demanding peak notes live on daytime TV. The show-stopping finale moment quickly caught the eye of the original hitmakers behind the film’s soundtrack. Ejae, who both co-wrote and originally performed the track for *KPop Demon Hunters*, reshared the clip to her personal Instagram Story to shower the host with praise, writing that Clarkson "absolutely killed it" and expressing how honored she felt by the tribute. ## How did stars react to Kelly Clarkson's final Kellyoke performance? Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda also joined in on the online applause. Taking to the comments section, the musical theater mastermind poked fun at the plot of the animated hit, writing that Clarkson had healed the "honmoon" all by herself through the sheer force of her voice. The jam-packed finale episode also treated long-time viewers to a special "Kelly by Request" sequence, letting fans dictate the soundtrack for the host's final moments on set. After seven seasons of standard-setting daytime entertainment and multiple Emmy Award wins, Clarkson officially wrapped up her talk show reign on the ultimate high note.