Kelly Clarkson Postpones Las Vegas Residency, Cites Ex-Husband’s Illness Impact

Kelly Clarkson has publicly revealed that her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has been ill for the past year, prompting her to postpone her Las Vegas residency and take absences from The Kelly Clarkson Show to focus on her children and family needs. Despite their difficult past and a contested divorce finalized in 2022, Clarkson has reportedly reached a cooperative co-parenting relationship with Blackstock. The singer is also reportedly considering changes to her career, including possibly exiting her daytime TV contract after the 2025-26 season to return to music full-time. Meanwhile, Kelly Ripa has been absent from "Live With Kelly and Mark" for a scheduled summer vacation, following her husband Mark Consuelos's recent absence due to external work commitments. During their breaks, the show has featured a rotation of guest co-hosts to maintain programming, with Ripa expected to return on August 11, 2025. Both Kellys are managing personal and professional shifts, balancing family responsibilities and career adjustments in 2025.