The popular daytime television talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” which has won 13 Daytime Emmys since it began airing in 2019, is facing workplace misconduct allegations from former staffers. These staff members have claimed that they had complained to the HR department about being overworked and underpaid without any action being taken. Some also alleged that the working environment was “traumatizing to their mental health.”
The spokesperson for NBCUniversal, which airs the show, said that the company is “committed to a safe and respectful work environment” and takes such complaints “very seriously.” The spokesperson added that issues are “promptly reviewed, investigated, and acted upon as appropriate.” Despite the allegations, the show will be relocating to Manhattan for its next season.
Kelly Clarkson has been vocal about the impact her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has had on her children, River and Remi, 7. In a recent interview, she shared that she asks her kids every night when they are snuggling about their happiness and what could make them happier. “Sometimes they’ll say […] it would be like, ‘You know, I’m just really sad. I wish mommy and daddy were in the same house.’ And I’m raising that kind of individual,” she said.
Clarkson has released two singles, “Me” and “Mine,” which appear to take aim at Blackstock. In “Me,” she sings about insecurities and secrets, indicating that they may have led to the couple’s separation. She also appears to criticize Blackstock, saying she does not need someone to scold or hurt her, nor someone who feels weak next to her. Both tracks will be part of her forthcoming album, “Chemistry,” which will focus on “the arc of an entire relationship.”
On her talk show, Clarkson performed a stripped-down acoustic cover of Katy Perry’s 2011 single “The One That Got Away,” showcasing her vocal abilities. Fans have expressed their disappointment over her low ranking of 194th place on Rolling Stone’s “The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list.
However, the allegations of a “toxic work environment,” as reported by Rolling Stone, has brought negative attention to the production of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Current and former staff members have accused the show’s producers of overworking and underpaying them, leading to damaged mental health.
Clarkson responded to the allegations with a statement outlining her commitment to ensuring a “safe and healthy environment” on the show, including leadership training for all senior staff. The spokesperson for NBCUniversal also reiterated the company’s dedication to addressing complaints about workplace misconduct promptly and appropriately.
As the show prepares for its relocation to Manhattan for its next season, the allegations against it raise crucial questions about the entertainment industry’s responsibility to its workers and the need for creating safe and healthy work environments.
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