Kelly Clarkson's talk show future is revealed amid her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's tragic death
Despite the family tragedy, the Emmy-winning talk show will return for season seven in September, TMZ reported on Friday.
Blackstock died on Thursday at age 48 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with the skin cancer melanoma.
Clarkson, 43, and her former spouse welcomed daughter River, 11, and son Remington, nine, during their nine-year marriage, which ended in 2020.
The talent manager is also survived by his pregnant daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.
A representative for the family confirmed Blackstock's death in a statement on Thursday which read: '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.'
In a statement shared online on Wednesday, Clarkson revealed a health-related issue with Blackstock forced her to postpone in Las Vegas residency.
'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' she wrote.
'While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them.
'I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,' she concluded.
The Kelly Clarkson Show viewers wondered about the future of the show after the host's various unexplained absences earlier this year.
Clarkson and Blackstock began dating in 2012 and tied the knot the following year.
The Kelly Clarkson Show was renewed by NBCUniversal in December. It has maintained the top afternoon TV spot throughout its six seasons on air.
The program has featured a rotation of A-list guests including Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Margot Robbie, and John Cena, among many more.
Her Kellyoke performances — a spin on karaoke — have collected millions of views online, often with praise from the original artists.
'Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure. We couldn't wait to announce another season of The Kelly Clarkson Show, fresh off the top-rated Christmas in Rockefeller Center in which Kelly hosted,' Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, Syndication Studios and E! News at NBCUniversal, said in a press release last year.
'There's an appetite in talk for stories that entertain and inspire, and The Kelly Clarkson Show is a shining star that delivers for our stations and connects with viewers across multiple generations in meaningful ways.'
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