Kelly Clarkson is breaking away from expectations about her love life.
The “Breakaway” singer shared insight into the relatable reason why she’s satisfied with being single at this point in her life.
“People are like, ‘Oh, why are you single?’ And I’m like, ‘First of all, there are a lot of people out here making single look real good,’” Clarkson said during her Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace July 24, according to footage obtained by E! News. “And if you didn’t really understand what I meant by that, it’s like you see relationships and you’re like, ‘I am so glad I’m going home alone.’”
Indeed, there’s nothing but peace behind her hazel eyes.
“You know what’s not happening in my house?” she continued. “That s–t.”
And as Clarkson—mom to River, 12, and Remington, 10, with late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock—takes time to catch her breath outside of the dating pool, she reflected on the most difficult aspect of maintaining the spark in her romantic connections.
“If you are in a relationship, the hardest part is just keeping that fire alive and still dating,” she added, “and like still making it feel magical and not monotonous.”
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The 44-year-old’s rare remarks about her dating life come nearly one year after Blackstock—who she wed in 2013 before the pair finalized their divorce in 2022—died in August 2025 following a yearslong battle with cancer. He was 48.
Though the “Stronger” singer is known to be extremely private about her personal life, she previously shared an update on her family months after his tragic passing.
“My kids, they’re 9 and 11,” she said during a Q&A on the Kelly Clarkson Show YouTube channel uploaded Jan. 10. “They’re 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.”
She continued, “There’s been a lot for our family recently, and so I have allowed my kids to sleep with me quite a bit.”
And even though Clarkson’s bedroom has gotten crowded with her little ones, she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“It’s my two dogs, my two kids and me,” she added. “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.”
For more of Clarkson’s sweet family moments, read on…
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesA Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson’s kids River and Remy, whose dad is her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, sweetly stole the show when they appeared on a December 2024 episode of her eponymous series. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyMother-Son Night OutFor the 2024 Grammys, the “Because Of You” brought her son Remy as her plus-one.Instagram / Kelly ClarksonFun BackstageKelly shared this pic of her kids backstage at her Las Vegas residency show in August 2023, just before they joined their mom onstage for surprise appearances.Mark Von Holden/E! Entertainment/NBC via Getty ImagesMom & Daughter Memories The “Since U Been Gone” singer was joined by her daughter Remy at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty ImagesStar SightingRiver and Remy celebrated their mom receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2022.Rich Fury/Getty ImagesFamily Movie PremiereIn 2019, Kelly and Brandon attended the premiere of her movie UglyDolls with Remy and River as well as with his kids Seth and Savannah from his previous marriage. The American Idol winner filed for divorce from the manager the following year and their union was formally dissolved in 2022.Adam Christopher/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesVisiting Mom at WorkRiver and Remy sat alongside celebrity guest Jason Momoa on their mom’s talk show in 2019.InstagramLake LifeKelly enjoyed some fun in the sun with Remy and River Rose in 2018.Zach Pagano/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesToday Show AppearanceKelly’s kids made the cutest cameo when they joined Hoda Kotb on a 2017 episode of Today.InstagramHowdy, PartnerWho doesn’t love a day at Disneyland with mom?X / Kelly ClarksonIn ChargeRiver and Remy were ready to help put out fires and solve crime in their costumes.InstagramRoad TripThe kids buckled up for a family drive.InstagramDisco DivaRiver proved she already takes after her mom when it comes to performing, and Kelly couldn’t have been any more proud.InstagramFlying High”NYC y’all ain’t ready for Remy B……I’M SO EXCITED!!!!!!” Kelly captioned this adorable snap of her little man.InstagramMake-Up FreeKelly was all smiles as she took this selfie with her daughter.InstagramGirls on SetWhen making her music video in 2017, the Texas native brought her daughter along for some behind-the-scenes fun.InstagramHockey FunIn May 2017, the fam took in a Nashville Predators hockey game and even rocked matching jerseys. InstagramSmoochesUgh, could this be any cuter of an Easter moment?InstagramRemy’s DayRemy’s first birthday in 2017 was a total blast and included a massive cake!InstagramHappy HolidayKelly and River braved the Tennessee winter temps to be a part of the Nashville Christmas Parade in 2016. And seriously, they’re so stinking cute.
InstagramPlay TimeWhile on a visit to Washington D.C., Kelly’s little ones got a ride on a blanket courtesy of their half-brother Seth.XBook LaunchTo celebrate the launch of her children’s book, the mom of two shared this adorable snap of her and her daughter.InstagramThree GenerationsFor Mother’s Day, the singer gave her mom a sweet shout-out and posted this adorable photo of three generations.InstagramFamous FriendsLive from New York…it’s Kelly’s little one hanging out with SNL alum Jimmy Fallon.InstagramMamma’s GirlIn October 2014, the Grammy winner shared her first photo of daughter River Rose.For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
