Kelly Clarkson cancels Vegas residency as she reveals ex-husband’s illness

Kelly Clarkson cancels Vegas residency as she reveals ex-husband's illness

Kelly Clarkson has abruptly canceled her Las Vegas residency again — but now, she’s giving fans answers.

The “Since U Been Gone” superstar, 43, has revealed that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is suffering a private health battle and being a parent is her priority.

“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” Clarkson wrote via her Instagram on Wednesday evening.

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“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,” Clarkson revealed.
 
She concluded, “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”

The Post reached out to Blackstock’s rep for comment.

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Clarkson and her ex, 48, share two children: River, 10, and Remington, 8.

The Grammy winner’s next performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace was set for Friday, Aug. 8.

This marks Clarkson’s second time canceling her residency since it started last month.

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The day her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency” at Caesars Palace was scheduled to kick off on Friday, July 4, the singer announced she was postponing her first two shows.

At the time, Clarkson blamed her vocals.

“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” Clarkson wrote in a statement on Instagram. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars. The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice.”

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She explained that she wanted “the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.”

When Clarkson finally debuted her residency on Friday, July 11, she apologized to the crowd.

“It took me a minute. I’m so sorry,” she said in a video posted to TikTok. “I know some of y’all had tickets for last weekend’s shows. I’m so sorry. We can’t help our bodies sometimes. You know, we get sick, and that happens.”

This is a developing story.


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