Kelly Clarkson revealed she has had a “really special” time with her two children as they cope with the loss of Brandon Blackstock, the singer’s ex-husband and the children’s father.
During a Q/A session with fans, The Kelly Clarkson Show host answered a query about her children, 11-year-old daughter River Rose and nine-year-old son Remington “Remy” Alexander.
“Snuggle,” the American Idol alum answered the question about the one thing she does every day that brings her joy. “My kids, they’re 9 and 11. Such a special little fun scene where they can wipe their own bottoms, but they’re still small enough to love to snuggle and love to snuggle.”
Hinting at difficult times for their family, she added: “There’s been a lot going on for our family recently and so I’ve been letting my kids sleep with me quite a bit.”
“It’s my two dogs, my two kids and me. It’s a lot,” she continued. “It’s been really special though because… the conversations you have during that time are pretty sweet. So it’s probably my favorite time of the day.”
Brandon Blackstock died in August 2025, three years after being diagnosed with melanoma, or skin cancer.
Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson had filed for divorce in 2020 after seven years of marriage. Although her split with Blackstock was finalized in 2022.
At the time, a representative of the late talent manager told People Magazine that Brandon “bravely battled cancer for more than three years,” noting that he died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
