Kelly Clarkson Was Once in Talks for a Reality Show With Reba McEntire Before Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Kelly Clarkson nearly starred in a family-themed season of “The Voice” alongside Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani before her life took a heartbreaking turn.

According to a production insider, the idea was floated in 2019, when Clarkson was still married to Brandon Blackstock—the son of McEntire’s ex-husband Narvel Blackstock. The plan was scrapped a year later as Clarkson’s marriage unraveled, and the dynamics between the stars became too complicated.

A ‘Family’ Season of ‘The Voice’ That Never Happened

“There were once talks of doing a family-themed season [of ‘The Voice’]… around 2019,” a source told the U.S. Sun. “The coaches would’ve been Reba, Kelly, Gwen, and Blake. The family theme being Kelly was Reba’s daughter-in-law and Kelly and Blake having the same manager at the time.”

The insider added that “Kelly and Blake were basically best buds at the time” and that Gwen and Blake’s romance added “another family element.”

“These four are very intertwined and have genuine connections,” the source continued. “But then Kelly began to go through her divorce and the dynamics got too messy, so it fizzled out. It would’ve been a fun season though.”

McEntire, 70, was married to Narvel from 1989 to 2015. After their split, Brandon and his brother Shelby continued to call her “mom.”

Clarkson and McEntire maintained a strong bond as well, frequently performing together and supporting one another’s projects.

Shelton, 49, has been a fixture on “The Voice” since its 2011 debut. Stefani, 55, joined in 2014, followed by Clarkson in 2018. McEntire became a full-time coach in season 24 but had served as Shelton’s battle advisor as early as season 1.

Kelly Clarkson Supported Brandon Blackstock Through His Illness, Despite Their Nasty Split

Clarkson filed for divorce from Brandon in June 2020, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Their split was contentious, involving battles over custody, property, and finances. The divorce was finalized in March 2022, with Clarkson ordered to pay her ex over $1.3 million in a lump sum, plus $45,601 in monthly child support and $115,000 per month in spousal support.

Despite their rocky past, Clarkson privately cared for Brandon in his final months as he battled melanoma cancer, according to multiple sources who spoke to Page Six. “Despite their difficult divorce, he’s still the man she loved and still her kids’ father,” one insider said.

On August 6, Clarkson canceled the remainder of her Las Vegas residency dates due to Brandon’s “serious illness.” The following morning, Starstruck Entertainment announced that Brandon had died at age 48. Clarkson has not yet publicly commented on his passing.

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