Prioritizing Family Over Dating
Kelly Clarkson Explains Why She Is Not Dating After Her Ex-Husband's Death
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Blackstock was 48 when he died in August 2025 after a private battle with skin cancer; one report said he had battled cancer for more than three years.
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Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, and the divorce was finalized in 2022 after a bitter, protracted legal battle, according to the Daily Mail.
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A source told Page Six that Clarkson had worked to help River and Remington feel loved, supported and stable after their father’s death, while allowing them space to grieve in their own way.
Kelly Clarkson says she is not dating and has no plans to pursue a relationship right now. Speaking on the Las Culturistas podcast, the singer explained that she wants to focus on her children, River, 12, and Remington, 10, as they grieve the loss of their father, Brandon Blackstock, who died of cancer in August 2025 AOL.
Clarkson ended her talk show after seven seasons to spend more time with her kids. She said she is content with her life and unwilling to give up everyday moments like cooking, playing games, and school drop-offs with them Mix 103.3.
A Mother Protecting Her Children's Stability
Clarkson told podcast hosts that dating could unsettle River and Remington as they adjust after their father's death. A source told Page Six that Clarkson has worked hard to help the children feel loved, supported, and stable while giving them space to grieve in their own way Daily Mail.
The singer values raising her kids in New York City, where they are exposed to diverse cultures and people. She finds joy in the simple routines of daily parenting rather than adding new romantic relationships to her life E! Online.
Brandon Blackstock's Battle With Cancer
Blackstock was 48 years old when he died in August 2025 after a private battle with skin cancer. According to reports, he had battled cancer for more than three years before his death Daily Mail.
Clarkson and Blackstock had a complicated past. She filed for divorce in 2020, and the split was finalized in 2022 after a bitter, protracted legal battle Daily Mail.
Clarkson Prioritizes Family Over Career
The American Idol winner recently stepped back from her talk show to prioritize her children. She explained that she is enjoying being single and does not want to disrupt her kids' lives or lose precious time with them Mix 103.3.
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