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Kelly Clarkson<\/a> will reportedly be returning to \u201cThe Kelly Clarkson Show\u201d after a long hiatus. <\/p>\n The beloved singer and TV show host\u2019s future has been uncertain for months, and even more so after the death of Clarkson\u2019s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. <\/p>\n According to a confirmation from People<\/a>, Clarkson \u201cwill return for season 7 in the fall.\u201d <\/p>\n Blackstock was 48. His rep told NBC in a statement that he died after a year-long battle with cancer.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,\u201d the statement read. \u201cBrandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.\u201d<\/p>\n Clarkson\u2019s mysterious disappearance<\/a> from the show takes on a new light with the reveal of Blackstock\u2019s death. During that time, celebrity guest hosts, including Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes, and Josh Groban, filled in for Clarkson, contributing to speculation surrounding Clarkson\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n Fans of the \u201cStronger\u201d singer are now connecting her time away to her ex-husband\u2019s illness, alluding that she may have been spending more time with family as Blackstock battled cancer.<\/p>\n On Aug. 7, Clarkson posted to Instagram<\/a> and explained she had to cancel the remaining shows at her Vegas residency<\/a> due to her late ex-husband\u2019s illness. <\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,\u201d Clarkson wrote. \u201c While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children\u2019s father has been ill, and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows, and I so appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n Blackstock and Clarkson are the parents of two children, River, 11, and Remington, 9. <\/p>\n Clarkson is a two-time Grammy-winning artist, who is most known for \u201cBreakaway,\u201d \u201cStronger (What Doesn\u2019t Kill You),\u201d and \u201cBecause of You.\u201d <\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n