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Kelly Clarkson may be reconsidering her future in daytime television, and people close to her feel her personal life, particularly the aftermath of her difficult divorce from Brandon Blackstock, is playing a significant role in that decision.
The 43-year-old singer and Emmy-winning presenter allegedly experienced a "moment of clarity" during her recent, unexpected sabbatical from The Kelly Clarkson Show, which aired from March 3 to March 18.
According to a person who talked with Page Six and claimed to have worked directly with Clarkson, the process has been far from smooth.
"This has all been very painful for her," the source explained. "The trouble is that Kelly, like all of us, wants to be loved, and she had to deal with this new situation in her life. She understood she needed to move aside for a moment."
While the specifics of the brief vacation remain unknown, the insider stated that the hardships she has been encountering have helped her alter her focus.
"She prioritizes her family, but the situation has humbled her." What transpired has given her a moment of clarity, I believe."
Clarkson and her ex-husband have two children, River, who is almost 11, and Remy, who is nine. Their divorce was extensively publicized and painful. The breakup with Blackstock, who also functioned as her manager, helped launch her talk show, and guided her stint as a coach on The Voice, looks to have had a long-term impact.
A source told the magazine, "Kelly grew up without a father, and she had an extraordinary love story with Brandon. She is a kind and loving person, and what has transpired [recently] has enabled her to move on from the divorce."
During her absence from the show, famous guest hosts like Andy Cohen, Wanda Sykes, and Brooke Shields were called in to replace her spot. However, on March 20, during a touching scene on the show's 1000th episode, Clarkson was obviously affected as she addressed the crowd.
"We've built a community and helped each other through tough times..." "There have been many ups and downs in my personal life," she remarked.
Although she hasn't produced any new music in over two years, Clarkson may be thinking about returning to her first passion, singing.
At an Atlantic City concert on May 9, she informed the audience, "We haven't done a [singing] show in a while, y'all, because I have a talk show." It's like a completely other job."
She went on: "We are bummed 'cause we love doing [singing] shows, and it's hard to fit it in."
With her own music label, High Road Records, set to start in 2024 and a residency in Las Vegas, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, beginning on July 4, it's apparent that music is still very important to her. The residency runs until August 16, with additional events scheduled for November 7-15.
While it is unclear if Clarkson will leave her NBC chat show when her contract expires in 2026, many close to her indicate that a shift in priorities, driven by personal recovery and a desire to focus on family and music, may eventually dictate her decision.
