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Soaps Killed The Talk Star

And about 3 decades ago, talk nearly killed the soap opera

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Author Ed Anderson
Feb 13, 2026
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Daytime fans were stunned when Grammy and Emmy winner Kelly Clarkson confirmed the rumors that she made the decision to bring her talk show to an end. The Kelly Clarkson Show was enormously popular and often ranked as one of the most watched talkers.

In even more shocking news, Sherri, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, was outri…

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