NEED TO KNOW
- Kelly Clarkson announced that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, “has been ill” this year
- In an Aug. 6 Instagram post, she revealed she is postponing dates of her Las Vegas residency to focus on their children
- “I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,” the singer wrote in the post
Kelly Clarkson is taking time away to focus on her family.
On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the singer-songwriter revealed her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is ill and that she’ll be postponing her Las Vegas residency to spend time with their children, River, 10, and Remington, 8.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” Clarkson wrote in an Instagram post.
The statement continued: “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. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
A rep for Blackstock did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
