{"id":2001887,"date":"2025-09-06T13:34:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T13:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2001887"},"modified":"2025-09-06T13:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T13:34:22","slug":"why-kelly-clarkson-broke-her-silence-after-ex-husbands-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/why-kelly-clarkson-broke-her-silence-after-ex-husbands-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kelly Clarkson Broke Her Silence After Ex-Husband\u2019s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\"><em data-node-id=\"0.0.0\">Kelly Clarkson&#8217;s husband, Brandon Blackstock, died from melanoma at age 48 in August 2025.<\/em><br data-node-id=\"0.0.1\"\/><\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">The Kelly Clarkson Show<em data-node-id=\"0.1.1\"> host has stayed silent on social media amid the tragic loss.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\"><em data-node-id=\"0.2.0\">The singer broke her Instagram silence to reflect on the anniversary of her <\/em>American Idol<em data-node-id=\"0.2.2\"> win.<\/em><em data-node-id=\"0.2.3\"><br data-node-id=\"0.2.3.0\"\/><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18pb4rg emevuu60\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"2.0\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/kelly-clarkson\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/kelly-clarkson\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Kelly Clarkson\" data-node-id=\"2.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Kelly Clarkson<\/a><\/strong> recently suffered a heartbreaking family tragedy &#8230; but she&#8217;s breaking her social media silence for an emotional reason. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">In August, fans of <em data-node-id=\"3.1\">The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em> host were devastated to learn about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a65625459\/kelly-clarkson-ex-husband-brandon-blackstock-illness\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a65625459\/kelly-clarkson-ex-husband-brandon-blackstock-illness\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the death of her ex-husband\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">the death of her ex-husband<\/a>, <strong data-node-id=\"3.5\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/music\/kelly-clarkson-brandon-blackstock-relationship-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/people.com\/music\/kelly-clarkson-brandon-blackstock-relationship-timeline\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Brandon Blackstock\" data-node-id=\"3.5.0\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Brandon Blackstock<\/a><\/strong>, from melanoma at age 48. And although Kelly has had her talk show and the new series <em data-node-id=\"3.7\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a65156966\/kelly-clarkson-show-2025-songs-and-stories-premiere-date-guests\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a65156966\/kelly-clarkson-show-2025-songs-and-stories-premiere-date-guests\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Songs and Stories With Kelly Clarkson\" data-node-id=\"3.7.0\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Songs and Stories With Kelly Clarkson<\/a><\/em> airing on NBC, she has primarily stayed silent for the sake of her children with Brandon, <strong data-node-id=\"3.9\">River Rose<\/strong> and <strong data-node-id=\"3.11\">Remington &#8220;Remy&#8221; Alexander<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">But as folks noticed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOMgwaWEuyk\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOMgwaWEuyk\/?hl=en\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"on Instagram\" data-node-id=\"4.1\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">on Instagram<\/a> on September 4, Kelly spoke out to commemorate a moment that changed her life forever. As it was the 23rd anniversary since <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/americanidol\/reel\/DOMunIVEq8l\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/americanidol\/reel\/DOMunIVEq8l\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"she was crowned\" data-node-id=\"4.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">she was crowned<\/a> the first <em data-node-id=\"4.5\">American Idol<\/em> back in 2002, Kelly expressed her gratitude for how much everyone&#8217;s support has meant to her over the years. <em data-node-id=\"4.7\"\/><\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-14\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">&#8220;To everyone that took time 23 years ago to call in and vote for me, thank you \ud83d\ude4f,&#8221; she penned in the caption. &#8220;Winning <em data-node-id=\"6.1\">American Idol<\/em> changed my life and I will be forever grateful for all of you that have supported me for so many years. It is a gift to find your purpose and passion, and to be able to make a living doing it is the cherry on top. Thank you, always.&#8221;<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-15\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-16\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-q14sem e94w1mj1\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-16-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk e1kgjrvy4\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-16-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz e1kgjrvy5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw eagam8p0\"\/>Get the Latest Kelly Clarkson News<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 eagam8p1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">As fans realized Kelly finally spoke to the public online, they immediately went to the comments to share their words of support. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">&#8220;You are THE American Idol. A gift to us all,&#8221; one person emotionally wrote to her. &#8220;You are the definition of American Idol! \u2764\ufe0f,&#8221; another cheered. &#8220;Love you so much! We made the right choice!&#8221; a different follower added. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Fans may remember Kelly auditioned for <em data-node-id=\"11.1\">American Idol<\/em> more than two decades ago, using the song &#8220;Express Yourself&#8221; by Madonna <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LryBgKAOACQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LryBgKAOACQ\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"for her audition\" data-node-id=\"11.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">for her audition<\/a>. She eventually won the coveted title, with <strong data-node-id=\"11.5\">Justin Guarini<\/strong> coming in second place. And alongside releasing multiple hit albums, she showcases her incredible vocal talent every weekday with different covers for her popular &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/entertainment\/a64580802\/kelly-clarkson-show-kellyoke-sound-check-bts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/entertainment\/a64580802\/kelly-clarkson-show-kellyoke-sound-check-bts\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Kellyoke\" data-node-id=\"11.7\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Kellyoke<\/a>&#8221; opening segment. <strong data-node-id=\"11.9\"\/><\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">We&#8217;re thrilled for Kelly, and what an incredible career she&#8217;s built for herself after this crowning moment! <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-q14sem e94w1mj1\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-18-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk e1kgjrvy4\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-18-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz e1kgjrvy5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw eagam8p0\"\/>Watch Kelly&#8217;s Latest Performances<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 eagam8p1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Clarkson&#8217;s husband, Brandon Blackstock, died from melanoma at age 48 in August 2025. The Kelly Clarkson Show host has stayed silent on social media amid the tragic loss. The singer broke her Instagram silence to reflect on the anniversary of her American Idol win. Kelly Clarkson recently suffered a heartbreaking family tragedy &#8230; but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2001888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[274717,364164,285977,285684,364163],"class_list":["post-2001887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-60e4a621-c4ea-414d-af22-b9868b34817d","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-locale-us","tag-shorttitle-kelly-clarkson-breaks-her-instagram-silence"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Why-Kelly-Clarkson-Broke-Her-Silence-After-Ex-Husbands-Death.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2001887","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2001887"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2001887\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2001888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2001887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2001887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2001887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}