Kelly Clarkson puts family first, pauses Vegas residency amid ex's health battle
Kelly Clarkson
is postponing the remainder of her
Las Vegas residency
shows this August, citing her ex-husband
Brandon Blackstock
's illness and the need to be present for their two young children.
In a statement shared to Instagram Wednesday evening(August 6), the Grammy-winning performer said:
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'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.'
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Clarkson, 43, shares daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remington Alexander, 8, with Blackstock, whom she divorced in 2022 after seven years of marriage.
The now-postponed shows are part of her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Originally set to run through August 16, the dates have now been rescheduled for July 2026, according to Ticketmaster listings and Clarkson's official website. Fans will have the option to retain their tickets or request a refund.
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A representative for Blackstock has not commented on the nature or severity of his illness.
The announcement marks the second time Clarkson's residency has been disrupted this summer. In early July, she postponed two opening shows just hours before curtain time, citing vocal strain. 'I'm so sorry to cancel. I'm honestly so bummed,' she wrote at the time.
Behind the scenes,
Clarkson
has described this year as emotionally taxing. In a March 2024 appearance on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast, she made rare remarks about the complexities of
co-parenting
.
'There's a lot that I keep in because co-parenting is fun,' she said with a hint of sarcasm. 'It's like, 'Oh, he couldn't come because this,' and I'm like, 'Okay, cool.' Do you think I just leave and sit in the park all day?'
Earlier in 2024, Clarkson told People magazine that her divorce was 'extraordinarily hard,' and said her music became a lifeline. 'You feel alone,' she shared, referencing her 2023 album Chemistry. 'It's just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming.'
While Clarkson has largely kept details of Blackstock's condition private, multiple outlets including People, EW, and News.com.au report she's been quietly navigating a personal crisis while maintaining public duties, from hosting The
Kelly Clarkson Show
to live performances.
The remaining dates of Clarkson's Las Vegas residency are scheduled to resume in November 2025.
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