Will ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Season 7 Be Delayed After Brandon Blackstock’s Death?
The fate of The Kelly Clarkson Show has been revealed following the death of host Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died on August 7 at the age of 48 after a private battle with cancer and Clarkson has been out of the spotlight supporting her two children, whom she shares with the late talent manager, ever since.
However, she’s now ready to get back to work, and Season 7 of her talk show is “on track to start production in early September as scheduled,” according to Deadline. The site also reported that Clarkson only missed one day of filming for Season 29 of The Voice and that Jennifer Hudson, a former coach, filled in. Season 29 will not air until 2026, but pre-taped episodes are being filmed this summer.
A rep for Blackstock’s family confirmed his death in a statement to People. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” the family said. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Clarkson tied the knot with Blackstock in 2013, after which they welcomed their two kids, daughter River, 11, and son Remy, 9. The Grammy winner filed for divorce from Blackstock in 2020, and their split was finalized two years later.
Blackstock’s death comes nearly two months after Clarkson wrapped up Season 6 of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “That’s a wrap on Season 6! 🥳✨,” the show’s Instagram page wrote alongside a montage of show clips on June 26, adding that Season 7 would be “coming this fall.”
According to People, a source told the outlet that “her talk show gives her stability and time with her kids.” According to the same unknown insider, “she’s thinking that she might need a shift next year when her contract is up.”
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While there do not appear to be any delays on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer recently postponed August dates of her Las Vegas residency to be with her children. She currently has more Vegas shows scheduled for November 7-8 and 14-15. According to Ticketmaster, Clarkson’s postponed shows have been rescheduled for July and August of 2026. Performances will still take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Clarkson’s Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson primetime specials are set to keep their original airdates. The specials will see Clarkson sit down with the Jonas Brothers (August 19), Gloria Estefan (August 26), Teddy Swims (September 2), and Lizzo (September 9) to discuss everything from their personal lives to their greatest hits.
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