The Tragic Rumor Circling About Kelly Clarkson’s Ex Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson’s messy divorce from Brandon Blackstock had long-lasting results on their relationship. However, regardless of their variations, Clarkson all the time places her kids first — and the rumors circulating that Blackstock skilled a well being disaster reportedly show that. That is as a result of the unique “American Idol” winner was mentioned to have taken break day work to make sure her daughter and son, River Rose and Remington Alexander, could possibly be by their dad’s aspect throughout a troublesome time. That is to not say she finds it straightforward.

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In March 2025, Clarkson shared the shady manner she feels about co-parenting together with her ex. “There’s loads that I preserve in, ‘trigger coparenting is enjoyable,” she sarcastically mentioned on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast (through E! Information). Co-parenting has been onerous from the start. “The extent of battle between the dad and mom has elevated. The events have a troublesome time coparenting as a consequence of problems with belief between them,” a supply instructed Us Weekly in 2020. Whereas divorces are by no means straightforward, Clarkson, who received custody of their youngsters, had an added layer of problem since Blackstock as soon as served as her supervisor.

Clarkson and Blackstock spent two years in court docket combating over property and contractual obligations involving his administration firm. All through the divorce, the 2 did not discuss to one another in any respect. “Kelly and Brandon do not talk instantly relating to the children. They use a pc program that’s common between divorcing dad and mom concerned in contentious proceedings,” a supply instructed Us Weekly in 2021. It has been an extended highway, however Clarkson continues to place River and Remy above her private emotions.

Brandon Blackstock was reportedly sick between March and April

Kelly Clarkson notably missed a number of tapings of “The Kelly Clarkson Present” in March and early April 2025, sparking considerations amongst followers. She heightened curiosity surrounding her absence after she supplied no clarification for it upon her return. In April, hypothesis arose suggesting the rationale she had taken break day needed to do with Brandon Blackstock. “Her ex-husband is sick and he or she took the children to see him,” a supply instructed NewsNation. The insider gave no particulars, although, and no different info has come to mild since.

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In March, different sources contended Clarkson needed to put her internet hosting tasks apart as a consequence of a “sudden household emergency,” ET reported. All through her absence, the celebs who have been imagined to be visitors have been requested to host as a substitute. They reportedly weren’t consulted about internet hosting beforehand “as a consequence of privateness causes.” Throughout her intermittent time at work, staffers reported heightened rigidity. “It is only a very bizarre vibe now, and nobody has any thought what is going on on,” a staffer instructed ET.

Nonetheless, staffers have been reassured that their jobs weren’t on the road, suggesting Clarkson anticipated to return sooner somewhat than later. “[They say] it was a private problem and it is now working itself out,” one worker mentioned. Certainly, by late April, workers felt the outdated Clarkson had reported to work. “Kelly is again to herself and all appears comparatively again to regular,” one other staffer mentioned. If the rumors are true, it seems that Blackstock has recovered from no matter it was that affected his well being.