Kelly Clarkson, a daytime talk strip produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, has been renewed on the NBC Owned Television Stations through the 2024-25 TV season, adding two more seasons to the show's existing run, said Tracie Wilson, executive VP, syndication studios and E! News at NBCUniversal.

"Kelly Clarkson is one of the brightest stars of our time," Wilson said in a statement. "With more than 500 hours viewed on broadcast, cable and digital platforms since its launch, The Kelly Clarkson Show has been a home for stories that entertain, inspire important conversations and connect with loyal viewers across multiple generations in meaningful ways. Together, with our best-in-class producing team, we'll continue to build on the show's success and legacy."

The Kelly Clarkson Show is hosted and executive produced by Clarkson, with Alex Duda also executive producing as well as showrunning. The show debuted on TV stations in 2019 and is now in its fourth season. This year, it replaced Warner Bros.’ The Ellen DeGeneres Show in key time periods on NBC owned stations. It has won 13 Daytime Emmy Awards, including outstanding entertainment talk show and outstanding entertainment talk-show host, as well as Gracie Awards.

"As the fourth season reaches new heights of critical acclaim and viewership, Kelly has used her genuine warmth and natural curiosity to create an engaging, fun show. The Kelly Clarkson Show is a treasured part of our programming lineup, and we’re enthusiastic about its continued longevity," said Valari Staab, chairman, NBCUniversal Local, also in a statement.

Clarkson gained the renewal at a time when NBC is filling time periods with locally produced news and programming instead of seeking out nationally distributed syndicated programming, especially as the pipeline for that product wanes.

In the week ended October 23, Kelly Clarkson was the third-highest-rated syndicated talk show at a 0.9 live plus same day national household rating for the sixth straight week. Kelly Clarkson averages 1.34 million viewers, according to NBCU. ■

Fox News Channel has named Tom Lowell VP and managing editor of news.

He will report to Jay Wallace, EVP of news and editorial for the cable news network.

Lowell, who has been executive producer of The Kelly File, steps into his new position Jan. 1. FNC did not say who will succeed Lowell at The Kelly File.

Lowell joined FNC in 2003, starting as a producer on Fox News Live. He launched America Live With Megyn Kelly in 2010 and The Kelly File in 2013.

Before joining the network, he was an EP at CBS affiliate WFSB-TV Hartford, Conn.; WCVB-TV Boston (ABC); and Fox affiliate WSVN-TV Miami.

Fox News on June 5 will air an interview with the parents of Josh Duggar, controverisal star of TLC reality series 19 Kids And Counting, the network said Saturday.

The interview with Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will air as part of Fox News' The Kelly File hosted by Megyn Kelly, who will speak with the parents about their son's molestation allegations and the controversy surrounding their family.

TLC late last month pulled 19 Kids And Counting off the air amid revelations that the conservative family’s eldest son Josh molested several girls as a young teen.

The interview will take place June 3 at the Duggar home in Arkansas, according to Fox.