Kelly Clarkson Reveals ‘Special’ Way She Comforts Her Kids After Their Dad’s Death: It’s ‘Been a Lot’

Kelly Clarkson has given a rare update on how she and her kids are recovering following the death of their father and her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock last year.

During a backstage Q&A video posted on The Kelly Clarkson Show Youtube channel posted on Saturday, January 10, the talk show host, 43, was asked to tell the audience one daily activity that brings her happiness.

“Snuggle. My kids, they’re 9 and 11,” Clarkson said of son Remy and daughter River. “They’re kind of in that special little fun stage where they can wipe their own behinds but they’re still small enough to, like, love cuddling and love snuggles.”

“There’s been a lot for our family recently, and so I have allowed my kids to sleep with me quite a bit,” the singer added.

“It’s my two dogs, my two kids, and me,” she continued. “It’s a lot. It’s been really special, though, because… the conversations you have during that time are pretty cute. So that’s probably my favorite time of day.”

Blackstock, who was married to the American Idol alum from 2013 to 2022, died on August 7, 2025 following a private three-year battle with melanoma at 48.

Since his tragic passing, previous reports explained that Clarkson became focused on “protecting and nurturing” their children through the grief.