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When Kelly Clarkson<\/a>\u00a0postponed the remaining dates scheduled for this month<\/a> of her\u00a0Studio Sessions<\/em> Las Vegas residency, she also shed some light on a mystery that had fans befuddled this past spring.<\/p>\n That mystery: Where in the world is Kelly Clarkson, and why does she keep missing episodes of her television show?<\/p>\n In March and April, unexplained absences from\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> left fans wondering what’s going on in the singer’s world \u2014 and rumors flew.<\/p>\n Clarkson is typically private about her personal life.<\/p>\n When she canceled her August residency dates, though, she gave fans an explanation.<\/p>\n The singer told fans that she’s scrapping these shows to focus on her two children, 11-year-old River Rose and 9-year-old Remy Alexander, during a difficult time for their family.<\/p>\n “This past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” she\u00a0writes in her statement, which was shared via social media.<\/p>\n “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,” Clarkson adds.<\/p>\n Clarkson is referring to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, with whom she shares River and Remy.<\/p>\n The couple split up in 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.<\/p>\n They have remained committed to co-parenting since, and Clarkson has occasionally spoken in interviews about her experience as a single parent and prioritizing time with her kids when they are with her.<\/p>\n It’s unclear. Clarkson didn’t share any further details about her ex-husband’s health issues.<\/p>\n This illness is presumably serious, since it requires her to take a long break from her Las Vegas residency.<\/p>\n The singer hasn’t said anything about the episodes of\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> she missed beginning in spring 2025.<\/p>\n It’s not clear whether Blackstock’s illness was a cause for those absences, but it is certainly possible. Clarkson’s post says he’s been sick for a while now, and the timeline would line up for that to be the cause.<\/p>\n It would also align with some of the rumors that swirled during Clarkson’s lengthy absence from her show in March and April.<\/p>\n In mid-March, an anonymous source claimed that Clarkson missed taping due to a family emergency<\/a>; the following month, another stated that Blackstock was sick<\/a>\u00a0and she took a break from the show so that their kids could visit him.<\/p>\n Clarkson’s first absence from The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> was on March 3, when actor Simu Liu filled in for her. She returned for the following two episodes, leading many to believe it was just a one-off event.<\/p>\n The singer did not inform the audience why she wasn’t present at that time.<\/p>\n Once again, Clarkson was missing form her chair on March 6, and it would be several days before she returned. The show featured a list of guest hosts instead.<\/p>\n Read More<\/em>: Kelly Clarkson Misses Another Episode of Her Show, Questions Mount<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Clarkson missed 10 episodes between March 3 and April 1. An absence on April 21 marked her 11th.<\/p>\n Various reports and theories emerged about Clarkson’s absences.<\/p>\n In addition to the rumor that Blackstock is ill\u00a0\u2014 which turned out to be true \u2014 some sources said that Clarkson could be eyeing a permanent exit<\/a> from the talk show after her contract ends in 2026.<\/p>\n Those sources claimed that NBC was eager to keep her \u2014 and\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show \u2014<\/em>\u00a0on the air.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Read More<\/em>: Kelly Clarkson Reportedly Wants to Leave Her Talk Show <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In May, Clarkson admitted to some frustration about her talk show’s restrictive schedule, saying<\/a> she was “bummed” that she can’t play music live as much as she wants to.<\/p>\n There was even some buzz about who might potentially replace her, including former\u00a0The Today Show<\/em> host Hoda Kotb.<\/p>\n Read More<\/em>: Could Hoda Kotb Replace Kelly Clarkson on Her Show?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kotb herself addressed those rumors<\/a>, saying it was pretty unlikely, though she hedged that by adding that she’s a “never say never” person.<\/p>\n In heartening news for\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> fans, the show was renewed for a seventh season<\/a>\u00a0this summer, and episodes are expected to begin airing in September.<\/p>\n She’s planning to be back onstage for her Las Vegas residency that month, too. The\u00a0Studio Sessions<\/em> is expected to continue into mid-November.<\/p>\n Kelly Clarkson has never released a full country project, but she’s still country royalty in our eyes! Here are 10 of Clarkson’s best country performances, from her twangiest Kellyoke covers to a collaboration with two of the hottest modern-day country acts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nKelly Clarkson Postpones Show Dates<\/h3>\n
Who\u00a0Is\u00a0the Father of Kelly Clarkson’s Kids?<\/h3>\n
What Illness\u00a0Is Blackstock Battling?<\/h3>\n
Did Blackstock’s Illness Also Cause Clarkson to Miss Show Tapings Earlier This Year?<\/h3>\n
How Many Episodes of\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show\u00a0<\/em>Did Clarkson Miss?<\/h3>\n
What Did the Rumor Mill Say About Kelly Clarkson’s Missed Tapings?<\/h3>\n
10 Covers That Prove Kelly Clarkson Is a Country Queen<\/h2>\n