The Kelly Clarkson Show kicked off Season 7 in late September amid the 2025 TV schedule after much anticipation. Clarkson’s return, of course, comes in the aftermath of a summer that’s reportedly been tough for her family due to the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. While Clarkson hasn’t discussed her ex’s death on air, one of her colleagues just mentioned how she and others have been through “a lot” as of late. He also weighed in on how the host balances her lighthearted show with tragic subject matter.
On the season premiere of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson acknowledged the floods that sadly impacted parts of Texas this past summer. Clarkson, who’s a Texas native, took the time to acknowledge the first responders who rescued over 900 children during the ordeal. Clarkson herself became teary-eyed while discussing the situation and, during an interview with USA Today, her show’s music director, Jason Halbert confirmed it was “emotional for all of [them].” From there, Halbert praised, Clarkson for being able to shift gears amid the taping:
