Singer Kelly Clarkson she may be walking away from the “Kelly Clarkson Show,” but that doesn’t mean she’s walking away from the entertainment industry. Following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstockthe “Stronger” singer admits she needs to spend time with her two young children. Although she prioritizes her family, she tries to find a balance between her personal life and her career.
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Kelly Clarkson leaves ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ after seven seasons
As The explosion As previously reported, the “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer is leaving her talk show “The Kelly Clarkson Show” after seven seasons. Clarkson announced the news in an emotional Instagram post on February 2, thanking her fans for “allowing our show to be a part of your lives” and noting that it wasn’t “easy” to walk away.
“This was not an easy decision,” she wrote at the time. “Stepping away from my daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my children, which I feel is necessary and appropriate for this next chapter of our lives. » She went on to write, “I want to thank you so much for allowing our show to be a part of your life.”
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Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, died last year
Last summer, Clarkson’s ex-husband, music executive Brandon Blackson, died at age 48 after a three-year battle with cancer. The loss was particularly difficult for their daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9.
Although she will still appear on Season 29 of “The Voice,” which premieres Feb. 23, Clarkson wants to focus on her family and maybe even find love again. An insider said Us every week as she slowly opens up to going out again.
“Kelly has been through so much in her life, and she’s still going,” the source revealed. “A lot of it comes from her selfless nature. She has people who depend on her and she puts them first.”
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‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ started to feel ‘all-consuming’
Many fans don’t realize how much work went into the show behind the scenes, especially considering her favorite Kellyoke performances. Although they were well-liked by fans, many failed to notice that Clarkson was struggling to cope with the demanding workload behind the scenes.
“Kelly didn’t realize how gripping the show would be,” a second source told the publication. “It’s his whole life.”
The source added that she was “surprised” by the success of the series, as it won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards during its seven-year run. Additionally, she has interviewed high-profile figures, including political figures like Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden, as well as actresses like Meg Ryan and Viola Davis, on her show.
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The insider added: “The talk show became more than she initially anticipated and left her with little time to pursue anything else.”
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Clarkson wants to start making music again
The source added that the “A Moment Like This” singer is eager to release new music.
“Kelly asked herself, ‘Do I want to spend the rest of my life doing this?’ She wants to focus on the things she really loves,” the source explained. In addition to returning to music, they noted that she is also very busy with her furniture and home decor line Kelly Clarkson Home.
“When [Kelly leaves the show]she can divide her time between live performances and her merchandising offerings and take a step back,” they added.
Clarkson open to meetings “when the time is right”
Although she has made many friends within the music industry, she maintains a tight circle. “Kelly is a real homebody,” the first source added. “When she’s not working, which is rare, she likes to be at home, watching movies and going out. That’s how she relaxes.”
However, she is also open to dating when the time is right. “Kelly would love to have a partner, and she will when the time is right,” the source continued. “She has so much on her shoulders, and it gets overwhelming, and it’s nice to have someone to lean on. But I can’t imagine her bringing anyone into her life right now.”
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However, that doesn’t mean she’s planning to remarry. “Kelly jokes that she never wanted to get married the first time,” the source revealed. “And she’s open about how much her divorce affected her.”
