Future of Kelly Clarkson's talk show disclosed following the unfortunate demise of her former spouse Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson Postpones Vegas Shows and Deals with Personal Challenges
Kelly Clarkson, the popular talk show host and singer, has announced the postponement and cancellation of her August 2025 Las Vegas residency shows due to the serious illness of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock [1][3][5]. Clarkson expressed the need to be fully present for her children and their father during this difficult time, apologizing to fans and rescheduling the shows to next year.
Clarkson's talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, has been a consistent success, maintaining the top afternoon TV spot throughout its six seasons on air [2]. The program, which was renewed by NBCUniversal in December, features a rotation of A-list guests such as Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Margot Robbie, and John Cena, among many more [7].
However, Clarkson has faced personal challenges in 2025, including missing several episodes earlier this year for personal reasons, which may be related to these ongoing family health issues [4]. Despite this, there has been no public cancellation of The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Clarkson has not announced a pause in its production.
Looking ahead, Clarkson is set to return as a coach on The Voice Season 29, titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, premiering in spring 2026 [2]. This indicates that Clarkson will continue her professional commitments beyond her talk show and Vegas residency.
Brandon Blackstock, the talent manager who was married to Clarkson for nine years and is the father of their two children, River, 11, and Remington, 9, passed away on Thursday at the age of 48 due to melanoma, a type of skin cancer [6]. Blackstock is also survived by his daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth from his previous marriage to Melissa Ashworth [8].
In a statement, Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, Syndication Studios and E! News at NBCUniversal, stated that there's an appetite in talk for stories that entertain and inspire, and The Kelly Clarkson Show delivers for their stations and connects with viewers across multiple generations in meaningful ways [9].
[1] CNN
[2] Billboard
[3] Variety
[4] People
[5] Entertainment Weekly
[6] TMZ
[7] The Kelly Clarkson Show
[8] USA Today
[9] Deadline
Kelly Clarkson's talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, frequently features news about celebrities and might have segments about health as well. In the midst of her personal challenges, Kelly Clarkson has postponed the entertainment she was scheduled to provide in her Las Vegas residency shows next year.
