Kelly Clarkson Returns to Instagram, The Voice After Ex-Husband’s Death

Kelly Clarkson has made a notable return to television and social media following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who passed away from melanoma at age 48. She resumed her coaching role on NBC's The Voice for Season 29's 'Battle of Champions' after taking a brief hiatus to focus on her family, with Jennifer Hudson temporarily filling in during her absence. Clarkson also premiered a new four-part NBC series, Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson, which was filmed prior to Blackstock's passing and features musical guests including the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo. Alongside these professional commitments, Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency and canceled charity appearances to prioritize her children during this difficult period. Despite rumors, Clarkson remains committed to The Voice and her daytime talk show, with production of the latter’s seventh season scheduled to begin soon. Her return highlights both her resilience and dedication to her career while navigating personal loss.