Ex-spouse of Kelly Clarkson reported to be unwell, causing postponement of August shows in Las Vegas by Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson Postpones Las Vegas Shows and Withdraws from Benefit Concert Following Ex-Husband's Passing
Kelly Clarkson, the renowned singer and host of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," has made a series of unexpected moves in recent years due to personal circumstances. In August 2025, she postponed four Las Vegas residency shows and later withdrew from a benefit concert in Texas following the passing of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
Brandon Blackstock, father to Clarkson's two children, River Rose (born in 2014) and Remington Alexander (born in 2016), had been battling cancer privately for over three years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2025.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Clarkson shared the news of the postponed shows, which were initially scheduled for August 8, 9, 15, and 16. Rescheduled dates for 2026 have been announced, but Clarkson also decided to withdraw from the benefit concert in Texas.
Clarkson and Blackstock separated in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022. The divorce settlement required Clarkson to pay over $1 million in a one-time payment to her ex-husband. In addition, she is required to pay monthly spousal support until Jan. 31, 2024, and child support payments amounting to over $160,000.
The singer has been open about the emotional toll the divorce took on her. In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe in June 2023, she described the divorce as "freeing." Clarkson has also addressed her ex-husband through her music, with songs like "Mine" and "Me" in 2023.
During one of her 2023 performances, Clarkson revised the lyrics to Olivia Rodrigo's song "abcdefu," which seemed to reference her divorce. The singer has also become more selective about sharing her personal story, finding therapy helpful in navigating the emotional turmoil.
Clarkson's talk show, based in New York City, has featured guest hosts such as Simu Liu, Roy Wood Jr., and Willie Geist during her absences. The singer's professional commitment to her show and her family priorities were put to the test in 2023 when she made headlines for her absences from the show in late February through March.
This sequence of events highlights the impact of Blackstock’s serious health condition on Clarkson’s professional commitments and family priorities in mid-2025. Clarkson's personal life and divorce have been a source of inspiration for her music, with songs like "Mine" and "Me" in 2023.
[1] The Kelly Clarkson Show [2] People [3] Billboard
- Despite her professional commitments, Kelly Clarkson's personal life, particularly her divorce and the passing of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, has significantly influenced her music, as evident in songs like "Mine" and "Me" from pop-culture charts The Billboard and People magazine.
- Amidst the postponement of her Las Vegas shows and withdrawal from a benefit concert, Kelly Clarkson's life continues to be a focus of entertainment news, with her story gracing the pages of magazines like People and being discussed on platforms like The Kelly Clarkson Show.
