Kelly Clarkson left stunned by son’s innocent question about her divorce

Kelly Clarkson was left stunned by her son Remington’s innocent question in regards to her divorce from Brandon Blackstock three years earlier.

The Because Of You songstress, 42 – who has fans convinced that she will finally explain the mysterious absence from her talk show – was joined by guest Olivia Munn in last week’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.

The Grammy winner shares daughter River, 10, and Remington, eight, with Blackstock – whom she was married to from 2013 until their divorce was finalized in 2022.

At one point, the topic of dealing with divorce with children was discussed, and Kelly explained that while her eldest remembers the split, her youngest one doesn’t.

‘One of mine does remember and then one of them…,’ she said before briefly pausing to let out a little laugh.

‘One of them was like, “Do you know my dad?”‘ Clarkson shared which prompted Munn and the audience to burst out into laughter.

Kelly Clarkson, 42, was left stunned by her son Remington's innocent question in regards to her divorce from Brandon Blackstock three years earlier
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Kelly Clarkson, 42, was left stunned by her son Remington’s innocent question in regards to her divorce from Brandon Blackstock three years earlier

'One of them was like, "Do you know my dad?"' Clarkson shared which prompted Munn and the audience to burst out into laughter
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‘One of them was like, “Do you know my dad?”‘ Clarkson shared which prompted Munn and the audience to burst out into laughter

The star humorously recalled telling her son in response, ‘I was like, “Well, we’ve run into each other at least twice.” He didn’t get the joke, obviously.

‘So he was like, “Twice okay. So you’ve seen each other,”‘ she added, while Olivia jokingly said, ‘It’s nice to know you guys know each other.’

Kelly then expressed, ‘Because one was really young, but like and the other one does – and it’s hard.’

While appearing on 103.5 KOST with host Ellen K late last year, Clarkson revealed that her children prefer her to stay single.

‘I mean, I’ve explained to [my daughter, River Rose] that “when Mommy’s ready, it’s okay. I’m allowed to do that,”‘ the singer said in regards to stepping back into dating.

‘My kids, both of them, are not – they constantly bring it up, “Please, we don’t want you to be with anybody else.” They’re young, so it’s hard to picture their mom with someone else other than their dad.’

However, Clarkson explained that she had told River and Remington, ‘Hey, I love you guys, but Mommy needs loving, too.’

When it comes to the possibility of finding love once again in the future, the star said, ‘the hope of that is really beautiful and wonderful and magical.’

The star humorously recalled telling her son in response, 'I was like, "Well, we've run into each other at least twice." He didn't get the joke, obviously'
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The star humorously recalled telling her son in response, ‘I was like, “Well, we’ve run into each other at least twice.” He didn’t get the joke, obviously’

'So he was like, "Twice okay. So you've seen each other,"' she added, while Olivia jokingly said, 'It's nice to know you guys know each other'
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‘So he was like, “Twice okay. So you’ve seen each other,”‘ she added, while Olivia jokingly said, ‘It’s nice to know you guys know each other’

Kelly then expressed, 'Because one was really young, but like and the other one does - and it's hard'
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Kelly then expressed, ‘Because one was really young, but like and the other one does – and it’s hard’

While appearing on 103.5 KOST with host Ellen K late last year, Clarkson revealed that her children prefer her to stay single; seen with Blackstock in 2020 in Santa Monica
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While appearing on 103.5 KOST with host Ellen K late last year, Clarkson revealed that her children prefer her to stay single; seen with Blackstock in 2020 in Santa Monica

And back in 2023, Kelly previously got candid about how her two kids were navigating their parents’ divorce.

‘I literally ask my kids every night when we’re snuggling up in the bed, “Are you happy? And if you’re not, what could make you happier?” That’s it,” Clarkson explained on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast.

‘Especially the past two years…it kills me [but] I want them to be honest so I don’t ever say, “Oh God, don’t tell me that.”

‘But a lot of times it would be like, “I’m just really sad. I wish Mommy and Daddy were in the same house.” They’re really honest about it. I’m raising that kind of individual,’ Kelly said.

The Breakaway hitmaker added, ‘I just sit there and I’m like, “I get it. I’m from a divorced family as well. I get it. That sucks. But we’re going to work it out. And you are so loved by both of us.”‘

She explained, ‘I think [it’s important to be] communicating with them and…not treating them like an adult, because they’re not, but not treating them like a child. They’re not small feelings. Those are huge feelings, and those are huge emotions.’

Clarkson notably sued Blackstock after their divorce and accused him of making unauthorized business deals on her behalf. The former couple settled the lawsuit over commissions in May 2024.

Last month, the singer seemingly made a cryptic jab at her ex while on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast.

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'But a lot of times it would be like, "I'm just really sad. I wish Mommy and Daddy were in the same house." They're really honest about it. I'm raising that kind of individual,' Kelly said
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‘But a lot of times it would be like, “I’m just really sad. I wish Mommy and Daddy were in the same house.” They’re really honest about it. I’m raising that kind of individual,’ Kelly said

Last month, the singer seemingly made a cryptic jab at her ex while on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast; seen in 2013 in Las Vegas
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Last month, the singer seemingly made a cryptic jab at her ex while on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast; seen in 2013 in Las Vegas

At one point during the conversation, Kelly said ‘there’s a lot that I keep in… ’cause co-parenting is fun!’

The pair also had a discussion about their children being more understanding when it comes to the father working but holding different feelings when the mother goes to work.

Also in March, Clarkson returned to her award-winning daytime talk show following a mysterious 10-day absence due to a ‘private matter.’

She also fueled worry with a cryptic comment she made as she returned to the series.

The Behind These Hazel Eyes singer got candid after she made her return, and in celebration her 1,000th milestone episode, she admitted she’s ‘lost, alone, a lot.’

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Also in March, Clarkson returned to her award-winning daytime talk show following a mysterious 10-day absence due to a 'private matter'
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Also in March, Clarkson returned to her award-winning daytime talk show following a mysterious 10-day absence due to a ‘private matter’

However, last week on Friday, the star teased new music by sharing a photo of herself in a glamorous cover
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However, last week on Friday, the star teased new music by sharing a photo of herself in a glamorous cover

While Kelly did not give an explanation from her absence on the show, she told the live audience during the special episode that she has experienced ‘a lot of ups and downs.’

However, last week on Friday, the star teased new music by sharing a photo of herself in a glamorous cover.

At the bottom appeared to be the title of a new single called Where Have You Been? In the caption, she simply penned: ‘Soon…,’ rather than unveiling an official release date.

Kelly’s last studio album Chemistry dropped in 2023 – and debuted at the number six spot on the Billboard 200 chart.