After seven seasons, the final episode of Kelly Clarkson’s eponymous talk show airs on Monday, Aug. 31

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The Kelly Clarkson Show comes to an end on Monday, Aug. 31

PEOPLE attended the finale taping and spoke with the showrunner about the many moments that left an impact throughout the show’s seven-season run

“I hope we made things a little bright,” says executive producer Alex Duda

After meeting Kelly Clarkson for the first time, the team behind The Kelly Clarkson Show knew their host was special. What they didn’t know, however, was that her talents would carry them through seven seasons, secure 24 Daytime Emmy Awards and lead the…

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