Kelly Clarkson is decided that her children will “come first” following Brandon Blackstock’s passing.
Kelly Clarkson had two children together with her ex-husband
The expertise supervisor died on Thursday (07.08.25), aged 48, after battling most cancers for greater than three years, and Kelly is now specializing in the wellbeing of her children.
A supply informed Us Weekly: “It has been draining, exhausting, emotional [and] devastating.”
The 43-year-old star – who had River, 11, and Remington, 9, together with her ex-husband – tried onerous to steadiness her TV profession whereas taking good care of her household, amid Brandon’s most cancers battle.
The insider defined: “A giant a part of it was making her schedule out there for transporting the youngsters to go to Brandon, and all the feelings that got here with this troublesome time.
“Kelly is a workhorse. Laborious work is all she is aware of. She hates disappointing individuals, really. The factor that saved her going was realizing how many individuals depend upon her, like her crews and staff.”
Kelly is prone to return to her daytime talk-show later this yr. Nonetheless, her children will stay Kelly’s high precedence.
The supply mentioned: “Her children will come first, and she’s going to discover a means. She loves her work, however nothing compares to a scenario like this.”
In the meantime, one other supply has claimed that Kelly is “staying sturdy” for her youngsters.
The insider informed Folks: “Kelly and Brandon had their ups and downs, however on the finish of the day, he was the daddy of her youngsters and he or she is completely heartbroken for them. Her children are her total world, and he or she’s staying sturdy for his or her sake.”
Brandon served because the pop star’s supervisor throughout their marriage. And regardless of their acrimonious break-up, Kelly – who was married to Brandon between 2013 and 2022 – at all times tried to stay “elegant” for the sake of their children.
The insider added: “When she came upon that he was sick, she remained protecting of him for his or her sake.
“Kelly has at all times tried to maintain issues elegant. It turned clear earlier this yr that Brandon was not doing effectively. She’s been devastated for the children.”