Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire are prioritizing household over work following the loss of life of Brandon Blackstock. The late expertise supervisor is the daddy of Clarkson’s two kids and was McEntire’s stepson throughout her marriage to his father from 1989 to 2015.
Each Clarkson and McEntire are reportedly lacking tapings of The Voice after Blackstock’s August 7 loss of life from melanoma (a type of pores and skin most cancers). Seasons 28 and 29 of the present are filming pre-taped episodes this summer season, however McEntire and Clarkson are going to have to take a seat a number of out, based on The U.S. Solar.
McEntire is without doubt one of the coaches for Season 28 alongside Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Niall Horan. The Solar reported that she already missed some tapings “for apparent causes” and that “it’s not clear when she can be again. [The show] has two extra tapings for the season 28 Knockout Rounds on the final week of August that Reba was scheduled to be at, however that’s it for awhile,” the positioning’s supply claimed.
Season 28 premieres in September and can air its pre-taped episodes for a number of weeks earlier than going reside towards the top of the season. In line with The Solar, “It’s unclear if Reba can be again for [the live shows]. The present is engaged on her schedule proper now, not the opposite manner round.”
In the meantime, Clarkson can be making her epic return to the singing competitors for Season 29 with Adam Levine and John Legend. Though the present doesn’t air till 2026, episodes are being filmed now, and Clarkson will reportedly be sitting out whereas supporting her younger kids (she was married to Blackstock for seven years earlier than submitting for divorce in 2020).
The Solar reported that she was anticipated to movie subsequent week and that The Voice is eyeing one other star to interchange her throughout this time. Miley Cyrus and Kelsea Ballerini, who’ve each beforehand been coaches on The Voice, are rumored names for the fill-in place. “It’s all nonetheless a piece in progress,” the supply famous.
Clarkson has not publicly spoken out about Blackstock’s loss of life, however she did cancel dates of her Las Vegas residency on August 6. “Sadly, I must postpone the rest of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she shared on Instagram. “Whereas I usually preserve my private life non-public, this previous 12 months, my kids’s father has been unwell and at this second, I should be totally current for them.”
McEntire has been divorced from Blackstock’s father for 10 years, however nonetheless thought of the late supervisor to be her son. “Final week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went dwelling to be with God,” she wrote on Instagram. “His wrestle is over and he’s in everlasting peace in God’s presence. There is no such thing as a one else like him, and I’m grateful for the time we had collectively. His legacy and laughter can be carried on by means of his household. Relaxation in peace cowboy. Blissful trails to you til we meet once more.”
The Voice, Season 28 Premiere, Monday, September 22, 8/7c, NBC