Kelly Clarkson continues to put her children first as they navigate life following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Sources Reveal How Clarkson Is Helping Her Children“It’s been an incredibly emotional year for Kelly and the kids,” the source said. Kelly has done everything she can to be there for River and Remy as they’ve navigated that loss.” The update comes months after the “American Idol” winner announced that the current season of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” would be its last after seven seasons. “My kids, they’re 9 and 11,” she said in the Jan. 10 video.