Kelly Clarkson canceled her show in Las Vegas because of her ex-husband's illness: what happened?
7 august 2025 в 16:13
Despite her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson puts her family above her career. On August 6, 2025, the performer of «Because of You» postponed her performances in Las Vegas due to Brandon’s illness, and she needed to be «fully present» for her children. So what exactly happened to Brandon?
«Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remaining dates of the August studio sessions in Las Vegas», - Kelly wrote in a statement on Instagram that day. «Although I usually keep my personal life private, over the past year the father of my children has been ill, and right now I need to be fully there for them. I sincerely apologize to everyone who bought tickets to the show, and greatly appreciate your mercy, kindness, and understanding».
Hollywood Life explains everything we know at the moment about Brandon’s illness below.
Kelly did not specify what illness her ex-husband has, but it seems to be serious. As stated in her Instagram announcement, Brandon has been sick «over the past year», - and Kelly kept it a secret. In March 2025, Kelly suddenly took a brief break from her talk show «The Kelly Clarkson Show», - and her silence about the reason caused some concern.
At that time, several prominent hosts filled in for her. TMZ reported that Kelly was absent due to a «personal issue that did not directly concern her», - and that the singer of «Breakaway» was «completely fine». She returned to her show shortly after and never explained her brief disappearance.
Now, as she has revealed Brandon’s health issue, it is likely that Kelly took that brief break from hosting her talk show because of her ex-husband.
Kelly and Brandon first met in 2006, but only started dating in 2012. Shortly after getting engaged, the couple married in 2013 and continued to expand their family, welcoming their children: daughter River Rose and son Remington.
In 2020, Kelly filed for divorce from Brandon citing «irreconcilable differences» as the reason for their separation. There was a lengthy divorce over the former couple’s ranch in Montana, with Kelly being recognized as the property owner but giving Brandon 5 percent. She was also granted sole physical custody of their children. The «American Idol» alum was ordered to pay her ex-husband a one-time payment of over $ 1 million, as well as monthly alimony and child support payments.
Kelly has discussed her divorce from Brandon in several interviews over the years. She has repeatedly stated that their marriage simply did not work out, while several sources reported that Kelly and Brandon began to clash when they quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, when it comes to their children, Kelly acknowledged how difficult it was for River Rose and Remington because of the divorce. During an interview in March 2023 on «The Angie Martinez IRL Podcast», - the mother of two talked about her children’s reaction to their parents' separation.
«I literally ask my kids every night, when we hug, 'Are you happy? And if not, what could make you happier?'» Kelly said. «Sometimes they say — especially over the last two years — a lot — and it kills me — and I want them to be honest, so I never say, 'Oh my God, don’t tell me that.' But often they say, 'You know, I’m just really sad. I wish mom and dad were in the same house.' And they’re really honest about it»
«Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remaining dates of the August studio sessions in Las Vegas», - Kelly wrote in a statement on Instagram that day. «Although I usually keep my personal life private, over the past year the father of my children has been ill, and right now I need to be fully there for them. I sincerely apologize to everyone who bought tickets to the show, and greatly appreciate your mercy, kindness, and understanding».
Hollywood Life explains everything we know at the moment about Brandon’s illness below.
Kelly did not specify what illness her ex-husband has, but it seems to be serious. As stated in her Instagram announcement, Brandon has been sick «over the past year», - and Kelly kept it a secret. In March 2025, Kelly suddenly took a brief break from her talk show «The Kelly Clarkson Show», - and her silence about the reason caused some concern.
At that time, several prominent hosts filled in for her. TMZ reported that Kelly was absent due to a «personal issue that did not directly concern her», - and that the singer of «Breakaway» was «completely fine». She returned to her show shortly after and never explained her brief disappearance.
Now, as she has revealed Brandon’s health issue, it is likely that Kelly took that brief break from hosting her talk show because of her ex-husband.
Kelly and Brandon first met in 2006, but only started dating in 2012. Shortly after getting engaged, the couple married in 2013 and continued to expand their family, welcoming their children: daughter River Rose and son Remington.
In 2020, Kelly filed for divorce from Brandon citing «irreconcilable differences» as the reason for their separation. There was a lengthy divorce over the former couple’s ranch in Montana, with Kelly being recognized as the property owner but giving Brandon 5 percent. She was also granted sole physical custody of their children. The «American Idol» alum was ordered to pay her ex-husband a one-time payment of over $ 1 million, as well as monthly alimony and child support payments.
Kelly has discussed her divorce from Brandon in several interviews over the years. She has repeatedly stated that their marriage simply did not work out, while several sources reported that Kelly and Brandon began to clash when they quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, when it comes to their children, Kelly acknowledged how difficult it was for River Rose and Remington because of the divorce. During an interview in March 2023 on «The Angie Martinez IRL Podcast», - the mother of two talked about her children’s reaction to their parents' separation.
«I literally ask my kids every night, when we hug, 'Are you happy? And if not, what could make you happier?'» Kelly said. «Sometimes they say — especially over the last two years — a lot — and it kills me — and I want them to be honest, so I never say, 'Oh my God, don’t tell me that.' But often they say, 'You know, I’m just really sad. I wish mom and dad were in the same house.' And they’re really honest about it»
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