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Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death has reportedly left the singer exhausted and devastated. After coming out of a messy divorce battle, Kelly continued to support her ex and his family while caring for her kids, cancelling her residency, and putting her talk show on hold for a while. Now, rumours are rife that she might cancel the show altogether, but a source close to the situation has revealed what’s next for The Kelly Clarkson Show and whether it will make a comeback.
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Kelly Clarkson reportedly planning a comeback
The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to return for season 7 this fall, an insider told TMZ, just hours after Brandon Blackstock’s death on August 7. The first episode featuring the singer is set to air in September. Brandon died at 48 after privately battling melanoma for more than three years. His family said he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and asked for privacy. Kelly and Brandon were married for seven years before divorcing in 2022, and shared two children, River Rose, 11, and Remington, 9. Despite their messy split, Kelly adjusted her schedule so the kids could spend time with him during his illness.
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Brandon, who was once Kelly’s talent manager, had been living in Montana working as a rancher, while Kelly was based in New York for her show. Over the past year, she repeatedly stepped away from work to be with her family during his treatment, which was kept private until the end. In March, she missed several episodes without explanation at the time, with guest hosts like Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes, Simu Liu, and Josh Groban stepping in. This summer, her Las Vegas residency was hit with back-to-back disruptions before being cancelled at the last minute, leaving fans furious, first in July when she postponed opening shows after rehearsals strained her voice, then again on August 6 when she scrapped all remaining August dates.
Sources told US Weekly, the past year has been “draining” and “emotional” for Kelly, but her priority has always been her family. Friends say the Blackstock family came together during Brandon’s final months, making sure the kids were surrounded by love. “Kelly is a workhorse. Hard work is all she knows. She hates disappointing people, truly. The thing that kept her going was knowing how many people depend on her, like her crews and employees.”
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The American Idol winner also has her new music and interview series, Songs and Stories with Kelly Clarkson, debuting August 19 on NBC. Multiple sources have confirmed, her work on The Voice isn’t expected to be affected. However, behind the scenes, there’s talk that Kelly might rethink her future after her current contract ends next year, as she may want a schedule that gives her more time with her family.
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Brandon’s death was confirmed to be the result of one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, known as black tumour. Melanoma claims an average of 8,000 lives each year in America. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of Brandon Blackstock’s passing,” his management company, Starstruck, said in a statement on August 7. “Brandon fought cancer for over three years,” it added. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.”
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