Pop icon and television host Kelly Clarkson abruptly canceled all remaining August performances of her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions — The Las Vegas Residency” on Wednesday night.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” the singer wrote in an Instagram post.
This is the second time Clarkson dropped residency shows at the last minute in just over a month.
The singer said the most recent cancellation is due to health issues with her ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock.
“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 shared.
The “Breakaway” singer has primary custody of the two kids she shares with Blackstock: River, 10, and Remington, 8.
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,” the “American Idol” winner wrote.
Clarkson’s next round of performances are scheduled for November 2025, according to her website.
The three-time Grammy winner shocked fans in early July when she canceled opening night and an additional performance during Independence Day weekend due to a strained voice.
“I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars,” Clarkson wrote in an Instagram post on July 4. “The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want 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 we can deliver what you all deserve.”
A Vegas insider confirmed that Clarkson did not want to cause “serious damage” to her voice during the opening weekend.
But another insider told us that the star was “fighting some serious hidden battles that very few people are privy to,” which caused her “emotional” and “physical” distress behind the scenes.
Her residency rollercoaster happened months after she mysteriously disappeared from “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for 10 episodes in March, with no initial explanation.
Insiders previously told us she took her kids to see her ex-husband, who was sick at the time.
“The Voice” judge and her ex-husband have had a tumultuous relationship since Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020 after seven years of marriage.
The filing was followed by a lengthy legal battle surrounding their $10.4 million ranch in Montana, custody of two kids and Blackstock’s request for spousal support.
The exes settled their divorce in March 2022 with Clarkson receiving primary custody of the kids with Blackstock having them one weekend a month.
The “Because of You” songbird also won the house but was ordered to pay Blackstock $115,000 a month in spousal support until January 2024.
Clarkson spoke candidly about her dating life during a Vegas residency show on July 21 at the Colosseum at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace stage.
“Dating can be very difficult, which is why I don’t,” the “Miss Independent” vocalist quipped.
