Real reason behind Kelly Clarkson’s mysterious extended absence from talk show revealed

Fans have been in a frenzy with worry over what’s really going on with the music superstar’s home life
THE REAL reason behind Kelly Clarkson’s mysterious absence from her talk show has been revealed after the host has been missing for an extended period of time.

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Kelly Clarkson performs on her talk showCredit: Kelly Clarkson Show

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Kelly Clarkson during a taping of her NBC talk showCredit: Getty
Kelly, 42, missed two weeks of The Kelly Clarkson Show in late March without warning and returned earlier this month with no explanation of her absence.

While she did cite “personal reasons” as to why she stepped away, she did not disclose any further details.

As fans continue to speculate as to what is really going on, an insider has claimed that she had to flee to be with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

”Her ex-husband is sick and she took the kids to see him,” a source told NewsNation.

The former couple share two kids together: a daughter, River Rose, 10, and son, Remington Alexander, 9.

Brandon and Kelly wed in 2013, but went through a bitter split and a nasty custody battle when she filed for divorce in June 2020.

Their divorce proceedings were lengthy and involved a nasty court battle between the exes for custody of their children.

After years of battling it out, a judge ruled in 2023 that Kelly had won primary physical custody of her kids.

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Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TennesseeCredit: Getty

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Seth Blackstock, Remington Alexander Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson, River Rose Blackstock, and Brandon Blackstock on April 27, 2019Credit: Getty
Brandon has visitation rights and joint legal custody.

Following their split, Kelly moved from their Los Angeles family home to New York City where she now filmed her show.

Brandon, who was a former entertainment manager, left the industry to pursue a career in rodeo on his Montana ranch.
Kelly Clarkson suddenly missing from talk show again after mysterious absence as concerned fans ask ‘what’s going on-‘
“She has been dealing with a family matter and has needed to be present for it,” the insider said, assuring that it’s “nothing very serious.”

Her unexpected absence was first noticed during a taping on March 3.

Barbie actor Simu Liu filled in at the last moment for the taping, stating, “Kelly isn’t able to make it today. We’re sending her our very best.”

“I did not know that I was doing this until about five minutes ago when I arrived to promote my new movie Last Breath,” he said.

Brooke Shields also stepped in as guest host, along with several other well-known personalities stepping up to take her place while Kelly remained away.

Willie Geist was serving as the guest host for the American Idol winner on March 12.

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Kelly took back the reins of her show on Tuesday, March 18, and resumed hosting duties – but was absent unexpectedly once again in April.

The Already Gone singer hosted her show on Monday, March 31, but will miss the Tuesday episode after a long absence earlier in the month.

The show didn’t give a reason for her absence, prompting viewers to voice their worry for her health.

“I just want to know if Kelly is okay because it’s now been kind of a long time,” said one.

“Is Kelly okay?” asked another fan on social media.

A third said: “I respect Kelly Clarkson’s privacy, but I am very concerned about her.”

“Sad her followers aren’t being told why she missing,” commented a fourth.

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Brandon on his Montana ranch after moving out of Los AngelesCredit: Vintage Valley Ranch/Instagram

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Patricia Heaton gets interviewed on The Kelly Clarkson ShowCredit: Getty