Kelly Clarkson Show Returns

Clarkson plans to resume The Kelly Clarkson Show this fall following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Kelly Clarkson Show Returns After Ex-Husband's Death

Kelly Clarkson is set to return for season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show this fall, following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. People magazine confirmed the show's return after a period of uncertainty and recent absences. Blackstock died on August 7 at age 48 after a private battle with cancer, with a family representative describing the death as peaceful and asking for privacy. The March hiatus from the show had fed fan speculation about Clarkson’s reasons for stepping away, as guest hosts filled in during that stretch. Clarkson also postponed several August Las Vegas residency performances to be with her family. On August 6 she posted that her children's father had been ill and she would be fully present for her kids.

The episode highlights how a star’s personal grief can intersect with a long-running show in the public eye. Clarkson’s return signals a choice to balance private pain with a demanding public role, a dynamic many celebrities face. The coverage also reveals how fans read absence through the lens of health and family, and how timing around a Las Vegas residency adds complexity to scheduling decisions. This moment underscores the tension between privacy and public interest in celebrity life and raises questions about how media narratives shape audience expectations during private hardship.

Highlights

The show goes on, even as the line between spotlight and privacy remains tested.