Kelly Clarkson gave a rare update on her love life during a recent performance in Las Vegas - and, for now, she’s more than happy staying single.
The Since U Been Gone singer revealed that one of the big motivators in staying single is seeing how other people’s relationships look from the outside. She told the crowd, “People are like, 'Oh, why are you single?' And I'm like, 'First of all, there are a lot of people out here making single look real good.’”
She added, “You see relationships and you're like, 'I am so glad I'm going home alone’. You know what's not happening in my house? That s**t.”
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"If you are in a relationship, the hardest part, I feel like, is just keeping that fire alive and still dating," she continued. "And still making it feel magical and not monotonous."
The singer and talk show host usually keeps this part of her life private, especially following the death of her ex husband in 2025. Kelly was married to manager Brandon Blackstock for seven years, separating in 2020.
The couple shared daughter River Rose, and son Remington. Brandon died at his Montana home in August 2025 at the age of 48 following a private battle with melanoma.
In early 2024 - after she had divorced from Brandon but before his passing - Kelly did offer rare insight into whether she could see herself looking for a new husband. Speaking to People, she categorically ruled it out, saying, "No. I never wanted to get married the first time".
She added, "[Brandon] had children, a religious background, and it was important for him. But I’ve never been that person. Because I’ve been through a couple divorces in my family, I just don’t like to put any weight on it.
"It can happen; it doesn’t have to happen. For my kids, I definitely would never even think about it until they’re out of my house."
Offering her insight into love, she also told the outlet, “I’ve always known that love is hard. For me, love has always come with this elephant in the room of sadness.
"I’ve known love is not forever. I don’t mean that to sound depressing, but I think we put a lot of pressure on that word. Sometimes love is looking at someone and going, ‘This is not good for you. This is not good for me.’
"That’s a hard thing to face. But when you do, I think you grow."
If a new man were to come into her life, what would Kelly be looking for? She explained, "I told a friend [that a potential partner] would have to be an individual that brings their own life to the table without needing anything from me.
"It’s far more romantic to say, ‘I want you, but I don’t need anything.’ I’m really good right now, I’m having a good time."
