Kelly Clarkson Kicks Off New Season, Reflects on Tragic Loss

On September 29, 2025, Kelly Clarkson kicked off the seventh season of her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. The premiere episode marked Clarkson's return to television since the tragic death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, last month.

Clarkson began the show with a powerful cover of The Weeknd's hit "Blinding Lights," noting that the song perfectly encapsulates the theme of finding light in dark times - a constant focus for the program since its inception. The singer acknowledged that the past year has been particularly heavy, with Blackstock's battle with skin cancer and eventual passing at the age of 48.

While Clarkson has not extensively commented on Blackstock's death publicly, she did briefly address the situation when she initially cancelled her Las Vegas residency to be present for her two children. "At this moment, I need to be fully present for them," Clarkson wrote on Instagram at the time.

Now, as she returns to the spotlight, Clarkson seems determined to use her platform to uplift others and shine a light on those making a positive difference in the world. The premiere episode featured interviews with Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, continuing Clarkson's mission to find the light and share it with her audience.