Kelly Clarkson on divorce: ‘I want better for my ex’

Kelly Clarkson opens up to Hoda & Jenna about her new album “Chemistry” which features songs she wrote around her split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. “I want better for my ex. I want better for us all,” she says.
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[@teetertotter5787]

As amazing as Kelly's vocals are, I am equally impressed with how real and awesome she is as a human. All this time in the industry and she has remained grounded. Just love her.

[@ptulip]

She is so honest and so real.

[@scotmandel6699]

@@ptulip woof woof

[@mm4chelle]

Yesss, love her

[@dontilisha]

Yes! She is truly a gem.❤

[@elizabethwissner1370]

Uj

[@kenpalmer4256]

Kudos for her, saying there are things she will never talk about. What a good mother to not put everything out there, thinking of her kids first.

[@kenpalmer4256]

@wynn1587 well he didn't actually murder Kim so......I'm not seeing how that is relevant to my comment. She's talking about not discussing truths, not fictional things that didn't happen.

[@mattspencer738]

I don't know what it is, but I cannot get over how absolutely beautiful Kelly looks here. She is glowing. Can't wait to listen to Chemistry tomorrow!

[@2legit64]

That's what happens when you get rid of 175 pounds of stress.

[@mikewhite4560]

​@@2legit64And Put it on...What's The Husbands SIDE of the Story? 😮

[@justinvaughn-xy7mg]

I was thinking the same thing! Something is definitely different.

[@mikewhite4560]

@@justinvaughn-xy7mg Maybe some GROUPIE Knocked Kelly UP....LOL

[@Drnaynay]

​@@mikewhite4560He's a lowlife couch potato who doesn't have a job or talent, and is demanding an obscene amount of money from her.

[@ashjax44]

Also I just always love it when Hoda and Kelly get together! They've known each other for so long now. It's like watching old friends reconnect to catch up!

[@flowertree2732]

Kelly is definitely a strong humble, amazing woman. She has not lost herself in all the weird fame BS. Nothing but respect for her. Looking forward to hearing her new album!!❤

[@LifewithCheyi]

I love Kelly! ❤ one of the few celebrities in Hollywood that you can trust who isn’t constantly doing things for money and selling, advertising and promoting for money for her pocket. Everything she does, she does it because she loves it and because it feel right to her which is why she’s so loved by everyone.

[@kendraatcherson1458]

Me too! 😍

[@tmm226]

I bet she would not consider herself a celebrity in Hollywood..

[@SharondaMilburn-em7qn]

Amen

[@HopeBonarcher]

Why do you need to trust a Hollywood celeb? They’re all just strange people you really don’t know. How do you trust someone you’ve never actually met?

[@lindakutsubos1222]

I agree.

[@iyanubanks100]

Her album is incredible. She’s amazing despite everything she’s been through. She’s down to earth and honest and it’s lovable❤🥺

[@TheAmericanIdol]

Kelly is not only talented but just so upfront and down to earth, she says what is she thinking and just presents things honestly but tries to stlll keep positive.

[@philiphatfield5666]

I love the story she told about being forced to take a dump in a trash can. That happened to me!

[@cesheph]

​@@philiphatfield5666this must be the EX or a friend of the EX you keep showing up hating under Kelly you stalker but you use multi accounts with the same ending in the name. 😂

[@Knapper58]

Kelly is so honest and puts it all out there....like true artists should.....remember when she sang Piece By Piece and she was really emotional when she sang it and Keith Urban cried?....c'mon.....it doesn't get more honest than that

[@kendraatcherson1458]

I love Kelly Clarkson so much 😍! I really can’t wait for the new “Chemistry” album tomorrow 😊!

[@antm64]

She has such a comfortable public demeanor...and a marvelous voice!

[@heatherkprince]

What a class act, saying she wants better things for Brandon 👏🏻❤️

[@ashjax44]

Kelly is my favorite so many reasons. I love how excited and happy she is. ❤

[@scotmandel6699]

so are golden retrievers.

[@cesheph]

​@@scotmandel6699stalker 😂

[@SweetStephee]

KC is a down to earth lady that stays true to KC. She doesn't care if she's not the "perfect" lady. She just wants to be true to herself ❤❤❤

[@chief7174]

i think that is in part what makes her perfect. she does her and doesn't apologize.....

[@DanChandia]

Kelly is amazing. I hope people buys her songs because she is so real and unique in this industry... she deserves to have great remarks

[@Dana.2001]

I absolutely adore Kelly and her authentic self being so real ,honest and down to earth.. I wish 🤞 her nothing but for her to be healthy and happy. We love you Kelly and always will. 😘💋💖

[@lavenberry]

I can't wait to hear her album. And I want best for her ex too. I hope he gets a job and stands on his own two feet instead of trying to get money out of Kelly.

[@Drnaynay]

Nicely put

[@foxyinflats]

Always liked her authenticity. She does not behave like most of her celebrity peers

[@twalker0877]

I'm not sure why some critics panned the album because it wasn't 'divorcey' enough. Let me tell you, I bought it and the whole album is absolutely incredible! Red Flag Collector, High Road, I Hate Love, Down To You, and Favorite Kind Of High are my favorites. Have they listened to Red Flag Collector?? She ripped him a new one in a classy way! It's one of the best albums that she has ever made. It's like they said, it's like you are listening to pages of her diary. I love you, Kelly! ♥️

[@KelliDee23]

Agreed!!!❤

[@tnf5438]

I just love Kelly Clarkson more for this album. It's been awhile since I have been affected or cried to a song and I felt her music to my core. Kelly's vocal's and the lyrics its like she is describing everything I have been trying to get out and have held inside for a while.

[@gwendolyntaylor3366]

You are absolutely good natured for wanting better for your ex. Most people would want the worst to happen to their ex and wish them to fail. You are a wonderful human being. I am definitely going to purchase your album.

[@kevyxcx5829]

It’s the father of her children and she knows basicks like you will overly praise her if she says this in the media.

[@rydbthatsme]

Kelly is looking fantastic lately! Love all this promotion she’s doing for her project! This album is the best thing she’s ever created!

[@kevyxcx5829]

She’s a millionaire and has a whole team, and you poors are so easily impressed.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Talk about first impressions, I'll never forget Kelly singing on American Idol. She was such a winner and still is! ❤

[@sarahwayman342]

I was talking to my older mother in law and my husband. Kelly is the definition of grace and reality. Every song we feel her pain when we’ve felt it. She’s just beautiful and what a star is!!! God k ew what he was doing with you Kelly. My views are very much the same as her and if I’m a basic world I think Kelly and I could be bffs and thank u kelly.

[@countrygirl_03]

Ugh I was so excited today when I woke up, I was thinking her album came out today... I just started working night shift and I have my days mixed up 🤦. I am so aggravated and I feel so stupid 😡... I can't wait to hear your new album and I pray I get to see you live one day! You are definitely a inspiration to so many of us!

[@nicogolda]

too bad, I'm sorry for you! 😕 I went into a night shift when the album dropped so I have to wait a full day to listen to it 😂😢

[@nejp2002]

Kelly, your mother must have been a great role model. You really have it altogether. You are blessed. Keep writing and singing. We love you. ❤😘

[@RebekahSonshine]

What a genuine, inspiring, class act. Love you, Kelly! 🔥🫶🏻🔥

[@justmetoo6067]

I just love kelly shes so amazing & so very beautiful 😍 shes always been such a great kind loving person. Kudos to her for not letting fame & money change her like alot of famous people do. ❤❤❤❤❤i absolutely love kelly clarkson. Shes one of my fav people. Her music is just Awwe

[@37vivian]

I hope to either see her for the concert she’s doing there, or as an audience member for her show. If I can do both, even better. 😊

[@shiamakhangout4136]

She’s a fabulous singer and people need to hear her ❤

[@arranadams2776]

When you free the chaos, you free the spirit

[@meerkat2992]

Kelly looks so beautiful ! Love her music and personality!

[@terrymintle7230]

When I was watching this, I kept thinking about the song she sang in the movie Trolls, I'm Broken and it's Beautiful.

[@Stacey_Mae]

I’m definitely buying her new album

[@freeflown970]

Kelly your best life hasn't even started....I know you are destined for even more because someone who has lived the life you lived, the struggles and many hurdles you overcame ....you prevailed and always with grace...you are touched and blessed by God and he has already put you on a path to even more greatness. 🙏 God is ready to heal you and I can't wait to see what God has planned for you. Stay blessed beautiful soul!

[@emileejohnson583]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE KELLY CLARKSON

[@colleengrier2673]

😅😅😢😢😂😢😢😢

[@1Kaileegirl]

Kelly is beautiful inside and out

[@kookienutquacker8692]

It’s so good to see Kelly looking so pretty and feeling better about her life. I can’t wait to buy her new album. It was also nice to see Hoda and Jenna looking so pretty too. And now I want tacos. Thank you!

[@Stacey_Mae]

She can sing the ABC’s. She has an amazing voice. She reminds of JHUD in many ways.

[@kj2241]

Love this makeup on Kelly! Team KC is killing it!

[@MicoManhard]

EVERYBODY NEEDS TO GO OUT AND PURCHASE HER NEW ALBUM, it’s amazing!!

[@AndySaenz]

When she said “I want better for my ex”, that shows a sense of closure in her divorce. It shows she’s mature and wishes Brandon Blackstock the best.

[@user-vb4qz2fe5s]

Kelly is a very beautiful person

[@scotmandel6699]

woof woof

[@dlopez985]

Do I ever watch Kelly Clemson interviews? Never. Not once, except today, and I really needed it.

[@_Nanaki_]

Chemistry is what we needed! Thank you so much Kelly for this album. You are amazing!

[@sarahwagner8809]

One of the BEST ever even though she is so young. She will go down in history as a legend.

[@stephpartin3939]

So happy for Kelly. I wish I could hear her album

[@andn25]

This album is going to be fire! All the releases thus far are amazing.

[@joycecolemanallsep3732]

How can you not love Kelly Clarkson! ❤

[@arlenyholmquist3641]

When she’s hosting. She’s terrible in her I her show

[@revonnecombs2131]

Kelly is one gorgeous Lady and she's Amazing. Sings lie an Angel. She's one very good mother.

[@casper3130]

As they talk about, when you are in a break up and you're the one heart broke over it it seems like the pain will never end. People harm themselves over that feeling not realizing the pain will end. There are better days ahead, it takes time but the time will come and you don't want to miss it! Never allow yourself to hurt so much over someone who showed you they didn't care anymore than they did to hurt you. Take pride in yourself and realize, they're the one who lost Love not you. They're the ones that will regret it one day I assure you.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Many of us are like Hoda, Kelly we adore you! So happy you are on the other side (been there, done that)…continued blessings!! And yes your album is amazing!!!

[@sandra969]

Kelly ❤look so cute here I love her she deserves happiness ❤❤❤

[@chebbiereadsandknits672]

Regarding living in reality, Lysa Terkeurst says, “Good mental health is living in reality at all cost.” Sometimes there’s toxic positivity. So you can be hopeful but also realistic about what is and it’s ok.

[@HeatherSC02]

Love Kelly. So glad she’s in this next chapter.

[@kateoliver156]

I think Kelly is a beautiful soul. Love her soooo much.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lilalpaca9847]

I already had it downloaded but finally get to hear the whole album!!!!

[@MrNeilTV]

I’d just like to say, Hoda is the best interviewer…maybe if all time. Unlike past interviewers like Diane sawyer whom always tried to come at people from an interrogative place, Hoda always interviews from a compassionate empathetic and understanding place. She really won me over when she interviewed Simone Biles after Tokyo but here again she hits a home run. I just love Hoda and every journalist should take notes. ❤

[@Sinneration]

I agree with Koda. I knew from the first moment I ever heard her. Kelly you are a blessing and are quite special dearheart

[@bbgirl6741]

Hoda

[@carolorr6835]

Kelly is truly an amazing person love her voice and her songs she true to herself! You are true country!

[@Savagemode09]

I think my mom had this moment herself with a process of getting a divorce luckily im just old enough to be attentive to her... sometimes things cant be fixed ❤ but its okay healing is always foremost good

[@vickyhayes9398]

Kelly clarkson is just a pure, kind, beautiful soul and I absolutely love the new album! Definitely go to los taco no1 it’s amazing I went there on my week there last week for my birthday 🎂!!

[@jeanzaharias3423]

Kelly's makeup is the best i've seen it!

[@scotmandel6699]

very low bar woof woof

[@brendafarnham5077]

I can't understand why people make negative comments!!! If you don't like the person ,why bother taking your anger out on them!!!

[@scotmandel6699]

people making all these comments how awesome she is pretty sure they don't actually know or even met it

[@candicer]

She's real and honest and does what is best for her children.

[@myviljaravnbg2086]

i just love Kelly so much. without even knowing her in person she just seem like such a great person. very genuien.very warm and like someone you would just love beeing friends with.

[@josephannemariecaristi6711]

Woohoo!!!!!!! I'm so happy that Kelly is moving to 30 Rock! Yay! That means I have a chance of seeing her in person if I can get audience tickets to her show! Wow!

[@martindowling1401]

Kelly best wishes for you and your family!!!

[@klu5301]

Can’t wait to buy the new record!

[@Newfie7176]

So love her!

[@belmoon8711]

Kelly is the real deal! ❤️🎤🎵

[@billyjohnson9166]

Kelly your the best

[@nateboytwo]

Great interview , nice questions …

[@robertg.2022]

Love me some Kelly Clarkson have since her idol days. She’s also completely correct about the tacos from los tacos no 1 because I love to visit New York all the time from Chicago and those tacos are absolutely delicious

[@Changelingheart]

Probably my favorite person in life right now. And she has been for awhile. (re: Kelly Clarkson). I also love Hoda and Jenna like that...just so real.

[@erictheisen3203]

"Chemistry" by Kelly Clarkson!

[@jplogan70]

Kelly and Jenna are gonna be besties

[@NellieKAdaba]

Maybe, plus they're both from Texax.

[@Nala1026]

Kelly your AMAZING with so many talented irons in the fire raising two children your the whole package sweet lady beauty brains and so talented !!!!!!!1❤

[@SusieMarie-57]

Me too Kelly, can get it out better by writing my thoughts out - instead of speaking it in the beginning - I can think and get it out more accurately -I'm the same way. Me too Kelly, can get it out better by writing my thoughts out - instead of speaking it in the beginning - I can think and get it out more accurately -I'm the same way I so understand Kelly, since I've experienced similar, definitely can relate!

[@verascanterbury4705]

Really like Kelly honestly a good person

[@whoami1654]

She's so pretty.

[@LauraNiemond]

Great interview!

[@angiemic810]

As weird as it is I want better for my ex. I can be upset with how we turned out but he deserves to be happy too.

[@bbgirl6741]

So he’s got a good heart He didn’t deserve her.

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

Being hopeful can sometimes be denial. Realism is acceptance..

[@luna_tik]

i think the worst is the people i know who have lost hope that their marriage will ever get better but just kinda accept that they will live in misery with that person for the rest of their lives. to me thats the saddest thing

[@kelbel9058]

Queen Kelly's looking great here, she looked like her younger self here

[@fearlesssfcappuccino]

Love this so much!!

[@maliahjoy2959]

She's so nice. He never deserved her.

[@scotmandel6699]

maybe it didn't deserve him

[@luna_tik]

@@scotmandel6699 brandon you need to get a life and a job this is pathetic.

[@lowruhtrilllz]

I love her Stevie vibe here. I want this outfit

[@vivianrodriguez2403]

I love when she sings 🎶 hey 🎶 ❤

[@tonihansen1194]

I love Kelly Clarkson 🩷

[@janeking4059]

This Jenna lady ...don't know much about her except for thru her dad..ie.wasnt much into pop culture in her time...but I do like her strong positive attitude/persona...seem to be happy in her personal life

[@Maryaliece]

I feel like Kelly Clarkson is my kid sister! I'm like...."WHERES HER NUMBER? I NEED TO CALL HER!" SO love her...

[@sijoka2008]

Yes ! A Texan hooking up and helping another Texan 🤠. Love that. !

[@MariaRodriguez-ez9sj]

Absolutely Love Kelly, she's beautiful in and out!!

[@AndySaenz]

I wish she would tell us exactly what caused their divorce? Brandon and Kelly looked very happy together, they had 2 adorable kids together. What destroyed their relationship?

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@bbgirl6741]

Celebrities that’s what happens. Maybe he couldn’t take the success she is become and was intimidated but is getting mega money from this divorce not fair !

[@robynbaker7325]

Kelly seems like she’d be a great best friend !

[@flowersflowers5070]

No I think differently. She talks over people. Is a show off... Wants to be the talker and not listener...t like she is on the Voice.

[@carolinagirl009]

​@@flowersflowers5070 Well anybody who knows her and has met her always thinks highly of her and says how fun she is. And when she is interviewing people, she’s just being a conversationalist and she doesn’t like the awkward silence in interviews.

[@flowersflowers5070]

@@carolinagirl009 i just hate it when I watch the voice she dominated the talking and always had the camera man turn to her instead of just on the person singing so that they capture her... She is just too silly for my liking.. But we all have our differences. .

[@IamSweetViolet]

I don't know how Kelly could be so open about her private life! Hollywood tears people up and spits them up depending on the mood of the crowd. That's when they find out who the real friends are. Kelly has a LOT of people on her side! i'm sure she'll be okay in the long run. I just wouldn't want people to turn on her for whatever reason. That's one reason why maintaining privacy is so important! That another reason why some celebrity marriages have lasted so long. They keep personal business to themselves.

[@beverlyastorga6825]

Skip this part is my favorite! Awesome album!

[@marlenequigley7476]

Love me some Kelly Clarkson

[@naomiferreira8255]

🤞🤞 Kelly does a flashmob in NYC