After years of fan requests, Kelly Clarkson finally took on “Golden” from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters during the series finale of The Kelly Clarkson Show on August 31st. The Grammy-winning artist delivered the performance as part of her signature “Kellyoke” segment, marking an emotional conclusion to the beloved feature that defined her seven-season run.
The song, performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X in the animated film, has become a massive hit since the movie’s 2025 release. It’s racked up major awards recognition and turned into a cultural phenomenon. According to fans and industry sources, “Golden” was the most requested “Kellyoke” cover Clarkson never got around to performing until now.
“This felt like the right moment,” Clarkson said of choosing the track for her final episode, showcasing her powerful vocals while staying true to the emotional weight of the original.
The farewell episode, titled “Kelly by Request,” leaned heavily on fan participation. Clarkson also performed her own hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger,” and “Piece by Piece” alongside the “KPop Demon Hunters” track. It wasn’t her first time covering music from the film she performed “What It Sounds Like” earlier in the year, which also drew significant attention from both her fanbase and movie enthusiasts.
After more than 1,200 episodes across seven years, The Kelly Clarkson Show officially wrapped production. Clarkson has indicated she wanted to step back from the daily demands of daytime television to focus on her family, though she’s expected to continue her music career and return as a coach on The Voice.
For longtime viewers, ending the “Kellyoke” segment with “Golden” provides a fitting bookend to one of television’s most popular recurring moments.
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