Kelly Clarkson feels ‘relieved’ to stop paying $115k monthly spousal support to ex-husband Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson has paid her final $115,000 spousal support to ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
A source said We weekly about the 41-year-old singer: 'Kelly is relieved that her marital support for Brandon has come to an end.
“She has been ready for a while and is so happy that her payments to Brandon will be complete. It's so nice to know that this chapter of her life can end with the new year.'
The person close to Clarkson added that “Kelly sees this as a fresh start and she couldn't be happier with a clean slate in 2024.”
The former couple met in 2006 and had been married for almost seven years when the pop star filed for divorce from Blackstock, 47, in June 2020.
Kelly Clarkson has paid her final $115,000 alimony to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and is reportedly feeling 'relieved'
A source told Us Weekly of the 41-year-old singer: 'Kelly feels relieved that her spousal support for Brandon has ended'; the ex-couple pictured in 2013
Following the finalization of their divorce in 2022, Clarkson was ordered to pay $45,000 per month in child support for their children: daughter River, nine, and son Remington, seven.
Blackstock also received $115,000 a month in spousal support until January.
In November 2023, a California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock had “unlawfully” booked jobs for Clarkson, including signing her deal as a judge on The Voice, while working as her manager, since only agents can secure roles for talent, according to court documents obtained Through TMZ.
Blackstock also collected fees from other endorsements, such as Wayfair and Norwegian Cruise Line, in the amount of $2,641,374, per outlet.
The labor commissioner ordered Blackstock to return the commissions — including the $1.98 million for The Voice gig — to his ex-wife.
It was reported that Blackstock's legal team plans to appeal the decision.
In October, Clarkson opened up about her decision to leave The Voice after nine seasons as one of the four celebrity coaches.
Balancing hosting duties for The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice in recent years was becoming unmanageable, she said. USA today.
The former couple met in 2006 and had been married for almost seven years when the pop star filed for divorce from 47-year-old Blackstock in June 2020.
Clarkson was stepmother to Brandon's children Seth and Savannah before welcoming daughter River, nine, and son Remington, seven; pictured in April 2019
“Full disclosure: I've had to smile a lot because I was going through a lot of hard times in my personal life,” Kelly said of showing up for double duty.
She added, “I learned a lot about what I can handle, and also what not to do. That was me saying 'bye' to The Voice and taking this big step. I love that family, but I thought, “I'm having a hard time. I can't smile anymore. I don't feel like smiling.”
“What's cool about Season 5 for me is that I'm in such a great place, not just with my kids, but with me personally and with the show,” she admitted.
“I feel like a weight has been lifted. That step was desperately needed,” Clarkson emphasized.