EXCLUSIVE: KELLY CLARKSON NOW FIGHTING TO SAVE HER SHOW
PLUS: ALEC BALDWIN MUSCLES HILARIA ONTO DWTS, NICHOLAS BRAUN’S POST-SUCCESSION DUI SPIRAL
EXCLUSIVE: KELLY CLARKSON CLINGS TO HER SHOW
A few months ago, Kelly Clarkson looked finished with daytime TV. Burned out, drained from divorce drama, and openly groaning about the grind, she seemed ready to walk away from The Kelly Clarkson Show. But now, insiders say the pop powerhouse is clawing to keep it alive.
Why the sudden change? For one, music isn’t paying the bills. Her Vegas residency flopped, and her latest single tanked at just 45,000 streams. “She realized daytime is her goldmine,” says a source. “Music alone won’t cover her lifestyle.”
Then tragedy struck: the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Friends say it forced Kelly to value stability — for her kids and herself. NBC also laid down the law, warning she could lose her coveted slot if she didn’t recommit. “They basically said, ‘In or out,’” dishes an insider.
Now Clarkson is all-in, hustling through pitching ideas, and leaning into her September 29 return. But skeptics insist it’s survival, not passion. “She’s clinging to the one thing she has left,” whispers a source. The big question: can America’s original Idol pull off a comeback — or is this just her swan song?
EXCLUSIVE: ALEC BALDWIN PULLED STRINGS TO LAND HILARIA ON DWTS
Hilaria Baldwin didn’t just get lucky — she got Alec. Sources tell #ShuterScoop the only reason the mother of seven snagged a spot on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 is because Alec Baldwin worked the phones like a full-time agent.
“Alec begged, promised, and leaned on every contact he’s got,” reveals a network insider. “This wasn’t a casting miracle. It was a Baldwin hustle.”
Even more? Alec sealed the deal by offering producers what they crave most: himself. “He swore he’d be in the front row every week,” laughs a source. “They know Alec’s grimaces and claps are ratings gold.”
Paired with pro Gleb Savchenko, Hilaria claims she’s just there to “have fun.” But insiders insist it’s all brand rehab. “Alec knows he’s damaged goods,” one industry vet whispers. “If America falls for Hilaria, it helps him too.”
EXCLUSIVE: HOW SHERRI WILL (AND WON’T) ADDRESS JAWN MURRAY’S FIRING
When The Sherri Shepherd Show returns September 18, don’t expect any mention of Jawn Murray. Insiders tell #ShuterScoop producers have made a clear decision: erase him.
“The strategy is silence,” a source dishes. “No farewell, no tribute, no explanation. He’s gone — end of story.”
Murray, Sherri’s executive producer and on-air sidekick, was abruptly fired after sexual harassment allegations. But Lionsgate execs fear addressing it would drag the show into scandal. “Daytime thrives on positivity,” explains a network insider. “They don’t want ‘harassment’ anywhere near Sherri’s brand.”
Instead, the premiere will quietly reset. Segments Murray once anchored are gone, with more celebrity guests and more solo Sherri. “It’s crystal clear,” says another insider. “This is The Sherri Show — no sidekicks, no baggage.”
Behind the curtain, staff remain shaken. “The tension is still real,” admits one crew member. “People are relieved he’s out, but everyone’s waiting to see if Sherri even acknowledges it privately.”
Industry watchers warn the silence could backfire. “Daytime viewers notice when someone vanishes,” one veteran warns. “If they don’t explain, the audience will write their own story.”
EXCLUSIVE: NICHOLAS BRAUN STRUGGLING SINCE SUCCESSION ENDED — DUI SHOCK EXPOSES FALL
Nicholas Braun, forever remembered as Cousin Greg, is facing a brutal reality: life after Succession has not been kind. The 37-year-old was arrested over Labor Day weekend in New Hampshire for DUI after being pulled over without headlights. He spent the night behind bars before release.
But insiders tell #ShuterScoop the real story is Braun’s steep slide since HBO’s smash hit wrapped in 2023. “He went from red carpets and Emmy buzz to radio silence,” says a source. “The fame vanished overnight, and it hit him hard.”
Braun expected a movie star transition — but while roles in Splitsville and the upcoming Three Bags Full have kept him busy, the momentum has fizzled. “He thought Hollywood would line up,” dishes an insider. “Instead, it’s been slower, and he feels forgotten.”
Privately, friends say the pressure has taken a toll. Though he’s settled with girlfriend Hyunji Ward, Braun has battled career anxiety and the loss of spotlight. Now, with a DUI charge looming, his reputation as Hollywood’s lovable underdog looks shakier than ever.
“The bromance with fans is fading,” sighs one source. “Greg the Egg was magic. But Nicholas is struggling to prove it wasn’t just luck.”
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