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Kelly Clarkson is looking ahead to what her future holds after leaving the "daily grind" of her talk show behind.
The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to come to an end after its current season, and according to a source who spoke to People, the host is "excited" about being able to spend more time with her two children, daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remington "Remy" Alexander, 9, whom she shares with late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
"After years of an intense daily schedule, she's excited to move at a different pace and have more flexibility to spend time with her kids without the structure of a daily show," the source said.
While the American Idol alum may be walking away from one professional endeavor, she still plans to have a fulfilling creative life, including performing and making music.
"This change gives her the space to be more present at home while still doing the creative work she loves," the source said. "Kelly still wants to make music and perform, and she's open to popping up on projects she enjoys, but nothing that requires an ongoing daily grind. For her, this next phase is about balance."
Clarkson announced on Monday (February 2) that The Kelly Clarkson Show would end after its current seventh season, explaining that it "was not an easy decision" and praising the "outstanding group of people" who have worked with her on the Daytime Emmy-winning talk show over the years.
"I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner," she said.
She continued, "Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives. This isn't goodbye. I'll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time... you never know where I might show up next."