S2·E28 Emma Roberts, Phil Rosenthal, Ashley McBryde

Episode recap

The episode opens with host Kelly Clarkson introducing a music‑focused segment in which she discusses the recent release by Bleachers titled “Don’t Take the Money.” The conversation highlights the song’s themes and its place within the band’s catalog. Following the music discussion, the show presents a light‑hearted feature about a “potato head dog,” a quirky canine that has attracted attention online for its distinctive appearance.

Actress Emma Roberts appears as a guest, joining Clarkson for an interview that covers Roberts’s current projects and personal interests. The conversation is intercut with audience interaction and Clarkson’s trademark humor. In a separate interview, television producer and host Phil Rosenthal sits down with Clarkson, where they talk about his career in television and recent endeavors.

A human‑interest story is introduced featuring an 83‑year‑old individual who is actively assisting homeless people in the community. The segment showcases the senior’s volunteer work, emphasizing the impact of intergenerational compassion and community service.

The program then moves to a culinary demonstration presented by King’s Hawaiian. The brand’s representatives demonstrate a recipe using their products, and the segment culminates in a surprise contest in which a studio audience member is selected as the winner of a prize related to the demonstration.

Country singer Ashley McBryde is welcomed to the set for a sit‑down chat with Clarkson. The discussion touches on McBryde’s songwriting process, recent releases, and touring experiences. The interview transitions into a live performance in which McBryde delivers one of her songs for the studio audience.

The episode also highlights a visual‑arts segment featuring an artist who creates work inspired by Día de Los Muertos. The artist explains the cultural significance of the holiday and demonstrates elements of the craft, adding a festive visual element to the show.

Throughout the broadcast, Clarkson weaves together music, celebrity interviews, community stories, culinary content, and cultural art, delivering a varied and engaging hour of daytime television consistent with the format of The Kelly Clarkson Show’s second season.