Kelly Clarkson’s former assistant listed As Brandon Blackstock’s ‘loving partner’ in his obituary.
Kelly Clarkson just hit pause yet again on her Vegas residency — and this time, she’s not hiding behind vocal strain.
Kelly’s relationship breakdown profiled.
Kally and Brandon met in the music business and married in 2013, during the height of Clarkson’s post-Idol success.
Their split in 2020 led to one of the messiest celebrity divorces in recent memory — and it wasn’t just legal drama.
Property disputes, spousal support, custody — the entire breakup played out like a courtroom soap opera.
In 2023, she told Apple Music, “Just to be brutally honest, I did not handle [the divorce] well.”
An insider told Page Six, “Kelly’s personal life is a source of emotional and physical distress.”
The Kelly Clarkson show drama unraveled.
Earlier this year, The Kelly Clarkson Show featured ten episodes with guest hosts — with no explanation from Kelly herself.
Clarkson was off-air for weeks, and fans speculated something serious was going on behind the scenes.
Some staffers were caught completely off guard when the July shows were axed at the last minute.
“She’s going through things very few people are privy to,” a second source claimed.
Being a single mom to two young kids while juggling a talk show and residency has taken its toll.
Earlier this year, Clarkson made headlines for moving production from L.A. to NYC for a “fresh start.”
“I just felt like my kids and I needed a new beginning.”
Kelly’s original cancelation clarified.
This is the second abrupt cancellation Clarkson has issued since the residency kicked off in July.
Just hours before her July 4 opening night, Clarkson postponed both weekend shows, citing vocal strain.
In her original statement, Clarkson said she was “devastated” and needed time to rest in order to avoid “serious damage.”
At her debut show on July 11, she told the crowd, “I’m so sorry. We can’t help our bodies sometimes.”
Fans suspected the vocal strain excuse might’ve been just the tip of the iceberg.
Now, the remaining August dates for Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency are officially on hold.
The “Since U Been Gone” icon was due to perform at Caesars Palace — a gig that now hangs in limbo.
Kelly Clarkson’s recent exit confirmed.
In a rare emotional post, Clarkson revealed her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was suffering from a serious illness, forcing her to shift focus to their kids.
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill,” she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram statement Wednesday.
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets,” she added, “and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
Clarkson, 43, and Blackstock, 48, co-parent their kids, River, 10, and Remington, 8 — now the singer’s top priority.
“Her ex-husband is sick and she took the kids to see him,” a source told NewsNation at the time.
As Clarkson finally found her footing, her ex’s health struggle reportedly triggered another spiral.
After a month of mystery and missed performances, she finally revealed the deeply personal reason.
“She’s putting her kids first. No one can fault her for that.”
Fans get rare glimpse into Clarkson’s private world.
Unlike many stars, Clarkson tends to keep her personal life under wraps — making this update even more shocking.
No official reschedule dates have been announced, and fans are still waiting for word on refunds.
The show is still slated to run through Nov. 15 — but with August dates gone, everything’s up in the air.
And it’s now been announced he has passed away.
A representative told PEOPLE:
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.
“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.”
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Blackstock’s obituary stated he was “building a life” with Clarkson’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones.
“Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana,”
Clarkson was not mentioned in the obituary.