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Kelly Clarkson breaks down her decision not to date after ex Brandon Blackstock’s death

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 1). Kelly Clarkson breaks down her decision not to date after ex Brandon Blackstock’s death. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/celebrity-news/kelly-clarkson-breaks-down-her-decision-not-to-date-after-ex-brandon-blackstocks-death/

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Kelly Clarkson explained on the "Las Culturistas" podcast that she is not dating because her kids’ well-being is a priority, and she feels content with her current lifestyle focused on them. She mentioned feeling unwilling to give up time for a romantic partner after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death from cancer in August 2025 at age 48.

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Kelly Clarkson revealed on the "Las Culturistas" podcast that she is not currently dating, citing her children's well-being as a major factor. She explained that introducing a new romantic partner could disrupt their lives and routines. Clarkson expressed contentment in her current situation, emphasizing her unwillingness to compromise her time for someone else. The singer shared positive experiences of spending quality time with her kids — River, 12, and Remington, 10 — including activities like cooking and playing games together. Her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock passed away in August 2025 at the age of 48 after battling cancer.

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“My kids right now — I think there’s a lot behind that, but that would rock their boat a little bit,” the singer said of why she’s choosing not to date on the “Las Culturistas” podcast Wednesday. asserted

she → think → podcast

The Grammy winner insisted that she is content on her decision, however, and doesn’t think she can make room in her life for a romantic partner. asserted

she → insist → partner

“Honestly, this is not a bulls—t answer, I love my life right now. asserted

I → love → life

It just got to where I am not exhausted at every point of it. asserted

I → get → it

I feel like if you’re going to be in a relationship, you have to be willing to give some of your time up and I am unwilling.” asserted

I → feel → time

She also gushed about how nice it’s been to be able to spend time with her two kids — daughter River, 12, and son Remington, 10 — whom she shared with Blackstock. asserted

she → gush → Blackstock

“It’s been really good and we’re having fun. asserted

we → have → fun

We’re cooking, we’re playing games. asserted

we → cook → games

I’m there at pick-up or I’m there at drop-off. asserted

I → ’m → off

It’s real different.” asserted

It → ’ → ?

Blackstock died in August 2025 at 48 following a battle with cancer. asserted

Blackstock → die → cancer

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