Kelly Clarkson Says She's Still Not Ready for Romance After Divorce: 'I Need a Little More Work on Me'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kelly Clarkson attends an Audacy event in Newark, New Jersey on Oct. 14, 2023.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/GettyKelly Clarksonis enjoying the power of focusing on herself.While hostingThe Kelly Clarkson Showon Wednesday, the single superstar, 41, shared some insight on her personal life during an interview with guestShannen Doherty, who is currently going through a divorce.“I think I need a little more work on me in a relationship to make sure I take care of myself at the same time as somebody else,” said Clarkson, who has been divorced from music manager Brandon Blackstock since March 2022.Clarkson shared how “hard” divorce can be because “you thought you were going to spend forever with this person,” though she proudly said she is “still in the stage of really enjoying me.“Kelly Clarkson hosting ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalWhen Doherty, 52, brought up the comfort that her dogs provide her, Clarkson concurred, but admitted they used to not be allowed in the former couple’s bed, “cause it’s for fun… that kinda fun,” she laughed.“But ever since I’ve been separated now divorced, my dogs have been ruling my bed. I think they would hate the next person who came in,” Clarkson added.Clarkson and Blackstock, son ofNarvel Blackstockand stepson ofReba McEntire, got engaged in 2012 and wed the following year. They welcomed two children during their marriage: daughterRiver Rose, 9, and son Remington “Remy” Alexander, 7.TheAmerican Idolwinnerfiled for divorcein 2020 and it was finalized two years later.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Shannen Doherty (left) and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalIn September, the superstaraddressed her relationship statuson anInstagram Livechat with fans following her appearance on theTodayshow.“Do I have a boyfriend? No! And not looking,” Clarkson assured. “You know why? I love being single. I have two kids, two dogs, three rabbits, a hamster, multiple jobs — there’s a lot going on.“Elsewhere in her chat with Doherty on Wednesday, Clarkson brought up some of the more emotional moments she has experienced, expanding on the support she feels from her dog, Henry.“I would cry a lot — as you do when grief happens — Henry would come in and would force his head under my arm and just sit there with me. And I was like, ‘Is there a man like this around? Anybody?' ““Also, I love me and I love spending time with me,” Clarkson noted. “It’s really great. It feels powerful!”

Kelly Clarkson attends an Audacy event in Newark, New Jersey on Oct. 14, 2023.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Kelly Clarksonis enjoying the power of focusing on herself.While hostingThe Kelly Clarkson Showon Wednesday, the single superstar, 41, shared some insight on her personal life during an interview with guestShannen Doherty, who is currently going through a divorce.“I think I need a little more work on me in a relationship to make sure I take care of myself at the same time as somebody else,” said Clarkson, who has been divorced from music manager Brandon Blackstock since March 2022.Clarkson shared how “hard” divorce can be because “you thought you were going to spend forever with this person,” though she proudly said she is “still in the stage of really enjoying me.“Kelly Clarkson hosting ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalWhen Doherty, 52, brought up the comfort that her dogs provide her, Clarkson concurred, but admitted they used to not be allowed in the former couple’s bed, “cause it’s for fun… that kinda fun,” she laughed.“But ever since I’ve been separated now divorced, my dogs have been ruling my bed. I think they would hate the next person who came in,” Clarkson added.Clarkson and Blackstock, son ofNarvel Blackstockand stepson ofReba McEntire, got engaged in 2012 and wed the following year. They welcomed two children during their marriage: daughterRiver Rose, 9, and son Remington “Remy” Alexander, 7.TheAmerican Idolwinnerfiled for divorcein 2020 and it was finalized two years later.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Shannen Doherty (left) and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalIn September, the superstaraddressed her relationship statuson anInstagram Livechat with fans following her appearance on theTodayshow.“Do I have a boyfriend? No! And not looking,” Clarkson assured. “You know why? I love being single. I have two kids, two dogs, three rabbits, a hamster, multiple jobs — there’s a lot going on.“Elsewhere in her chat with Doherty on Wednesday, Clarkson brought up some of the more emotional moments she has experienced, expanding on the support she feels from her dog, Henry.“I would cry a lot — as you do when grief happens — Henry would come in and would force his head under my arm and just sit there with me. And I was like, ‘Is there a man like this around? Anybody?' ““Also, I love me and I love spending time with me,” Clarkson noted. “It’s really great. It feels powerful!”

Kelly Clarksonis enjoying the power of focusing on herself.

While hostingThe Kelly Clarkson Showon Wednesday, the single superstar, 41, shared some insight on her personal life during an interview with guestShannen Doherty, who is currently going through a divorce.

“I think I need a little more work on me in a relationship to make sure I take care of myself at the same time as somebody else,” said Clarkson, who has been divorced from music manager Brandon Blackstock since March 2022.

Clarkson shared how “hard” divorce can be because “you thought you were going to spend forever with this person,” though she proudly said she is “still in the stage of really enjoying me.”

Kelly Clarkson hosting ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

When Doherty, 52, brought up the comfort that her dogs provide her, Clarkson concurred, but admitted they used to not be allowed in the former couple’s bed, “cause it’s for fun… that kinda fun,” she laughed.

“But ever since I’ve been separated now divorced, my dogs have been ruling my bed. I think they would hate the next person who came in,” Clarkson added.

Clarkson and Blackstock, son ofNarvel Blackstockand stepson ofReba McEntire, got engaged in 2012 and wed the following year. They welcomed two children during their marriage: daughterRiver Rose, 9, and son Remington “Remy” Alexander, 7.

TheAmerican Idolwinnerfiled for divorcein 2020 and it was finalized two years later.

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Shannen Doherty (left) and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Dec. 20, 2023.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

In September, the superstaraddressed her relationship statuson anInstagram Livechat with fans following her appearance on theTodayshow.

“Do I have a boyfriend? No! And not looking,” Clarkson assured. “You know why? I love being single. I have two kids, two dogs, three rabbits, a hamster, multiple jobs — there’s a lot going on.”

Elsewhere in her chat with Doherty on Wednesday, Clarkson brought up some of the more emotional moments she has experienced, expanding on the support she feels from her dog, Henry.

“I would cry a lot — as you do when grief happens — Henry would come in and would force his head under my arm and just sit there with me. And I was like, ‘Is there a man like this around? Anybody?' "

“Also, I love me and I love spending time with me,” Clarkson noted. “It’s really great. It feels powerful!”

source: people.com