Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has been dealing with an undisclosed illness.

As a result, Kelly is taking a step back from her career.

The two share a son and a daughter, Remington and River Rose.

Kelly Clarkson took an unexpected break from her talk show earlier this year, and now she's stepping back from her Las Vegas residency. The singer has kept her personal life private, but we now know the reason: Her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock (48), is ill.

Kelly and Brandon filed for divorce in 2020, and it was finalized in 2022. They share two children, Remington and River Rose, who have been joining their mom at her Las Vegas shows. Kelly told fans, "While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment,

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