"THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW" TO HEADLINE DAYTIME TV

Daytime Emmy(R)Award Winning Show Hosted by Kelly Clarkson Poised to Take Over Leading Time Periods by Fall 2022

Critically Acclaimed Talk Show Earns Six Daytime Emmy Nominations

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif - May 26, 2021 - "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has earned its dominance in daytime by hitting every benchmark for success since it premiered as the most watched talk show in seven years. The hourlong program, hosted by Grammy(R) Award winning artist and America's original idol, Kelly Clarkson, features a mix of celebrity guests and everyday people doing extraordinary things in their communities. It airs in 100% of the country across 200 stations and is positioned to headline daytime in leading time periods by Fall 2022.

The critically acclaimed talk show received three Daytime Emmy wins for its first season on the air, including a win for Clarkson, who was crowned Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. Showrunner and executive producer Alex Duda received the Gracie Award, which recognized "The Kelly Clarkson Show" as exemplary programming created by, for and about women. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced yesterday that "The Kelly Clarkson Show" received six 2021 Daytime Emmy nominations so far, which will be presented at the 48thannual Daytime Emmy ceremony on June 25. Nominations include Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host, Outstanding Original Song, Outstanding Lighting Direction, Outstanding Live and Direct-to-Tape Sound Mixing and Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design.

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" is currently in its second season and was renewed in December 2020 for an additional two seasons, through 2023.

"These are remarkable achievements for a talk show in its second season. We look forward to Ellen DeGeneres' 19th season paired with Kelly Clarkson for what is sure to be a blockbuster year. By 2022, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" will be the star of our daytime entertainment schedules and an asset to our early afternoon newscasts," said Valari Staab, President, NBCUniversal Local.

Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios said, ""The Kelly Clarkson Show" is one of the most optimistic success stories in first-run syndication. It is a treasured part of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios offering and we are proud to partner with the NBC Owned Television Stations group to continue the show's success. Kelly and our entire production team put their heart, intent and incredible passion into making a show that resonates with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. We're working on some big plans for season 3 and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come."

About NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

NBCUniversal Syndication Studios is responsible for the production, sales and distribution of NBCUniversal products to broadcast television within the United States. The division develops and produces first-run programming and distributes these shows, along with off-network content, in broadcast syndication. Current first-run broadcast syndicated programming includes "Access Hollywood," "Access Daily," "All Access," "The Kelly Clarkson Show," "Judge Jerry," "The Jerry Springer Show," "Maury" and "The Steve Wilkos Show." In addition, the division distributes the retro television broadcast network Cozi TV and the weekend syndicated series "Open House." Current off-network programming includes "American Ninja Warrior," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D," "Monk" and "Dateline."

About NBCUniversal Local

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

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