Kelly Clarkson will be returning to the hosting gig of her chat show at the end of the month after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock on August 7.
The 43-year-old will be returning for season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 29 per NBC.
As that is the air date of the premiere episode, production is expected to resume in-studio next week.
Many A-listers will also be appearing in the coming weeks including: Emily Blunt, Marion Cotillard, Colin Farrell, Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, Lionel Richie, Julia Roberts, Shonda Rhimes, Margot Robbie, Sylvester Stallone, Channing Tatum, and Reese Witherspoon, in addition to others.
The official announcement came just a week after a report that the chat show’s filming schedule won’t be impacted by the death of her ex-husband.
At the time, production was said to be due to kick off as planned in a matter of weeks.
Kelly Clarkson will be returning to the hosting gig of her chat show at the end of the month after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock on August 7
The talent manager died on August 7, aged 48, of natural causes after battling malignant melanoma. Seen in 2018
As reported by Deadline, the program is ‘on track to start production in early September as scheduled, with tickets available on studio audience sites.’
The talent manager died on August 7, aged 48, of natural causes after battling malignant melanoma.
Kelly postponed her Las Vegas residency in order to spend more time with their children, River, 11, and Remington, nine, right before his death.
The official announcement came just a week after a report that the chat show’s filming schedule won’t be impacted by the death of her ex-husband
In an update regarding her work schedule, a source told Deadline that Kelly missed one shoot for The Voice earlier this month following his passing, but that she was returning this week to film the NBC talent show.
Reba McEntire, who was stepmother to Brandon, also filmed her appearance for Season 28.
Brandon’s death was announced by a family representative on the day he died.
They told People at the time: ‘It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.
‘Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.’
As reported by Deadline , the program is ‘on track to start production in early September as scheduled, with tickets available on studio audience sites.’ Seen with the Jonas Brothers
Clarkson seen on The Voice. Kelly postponed her Las Vegas residency in order to spend more time with their children, River, 11, and Remington, nine, right before his death
The 43-year-old pop star – who endured an acrimonious split from the talent manager – had announced on X shortly before his passing: ‘Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas.
‘While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them.’
Although the singer revealed that Brandon was ill, she didn’t share any other details about his sickness.
