Kelly Clarkson Returns to Talk Show Following Ex-Husband's Passing: Season Premiere Recap

Kelly Clarkson Returns to Talk Show Following Ex-Husband's Passing: Season Premiere Recap

Kelly Clarkson made a return to her talk show after the passing of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who died of melanoma at the age of 48. The host did not address Blackstock's death during the show's seventh season premiere. The episode featured guests Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, as well as heroes from the Texas floods in July. Clarkson had missed several tapings of her show due to Blackstock's illness, with rumors initially suggesting she was overwhelmed. Blackstock, a former music manager, had worked for Starstruck Entertainment, his father's company, until recent years. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, leading to a lengthy custody and spousal support battle that concluded in 2022.