• Brandon Blackstock had no new wife or girlfriend before his death in 2025.
• He was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012 and had two children with her.
• His relationship with Kelly Clarkson began in 2012 and ended in divorce in 2022.
• Clarkson and Blackstock co-parented their two kids despite post-divorce conflicts.
• A family statement confirmed his death after a private cancer battle.

The sudden passing of Brandon Blackstock at 48 has reignited public interest in his personal life, particularly his relationships.

Known as Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, the late talent manager’s romantic life involved two marriages and a well-publicized divorce. But was there someone new in his life before he passed away? Here’s the information we have, directly from the sources.

Did Brandon Blackstock Have a New Wife or Girlfriend?

Brandon Blackstock was not married or publicly connected with a new girlfriend prior to his death on August 7, 2025. After his divorce from Kelly Clarkson in 2022, he remained single, focusing on co-parenting their two children, River and Remington, and on his career in music management.

A family representative confirmed his death, stating:

“Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.”.

There are no reports or insider stories indicating a new romantic relationship after his divorce. His ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth, remained a supportive co-parent but had remarried years before.

Brandon Blackstock’s Relationship Timeline: From Melissa Ashworth to Kelly Clarkson

First Marriage: Melissa Ashworth (2001–2012)

Before Kelly Clarkson, Blackstock was wed to Melissa Ashworth, a secretary, for over ten years. They had two children together, Savannah and Seth. Despite rumors of infidelity during their marriage, Melissa dismissed these claims, telling Radar Online in 2014:

“This is ridiculous … this silliness, I have my two children [by Brandon] right here, who I love.”.

Their split in 2012 was amicable. Melissa even praised his relationship with Clarkson, saying:

“I adore Kelly and Brandon as a couple, so if I say anything, it’s going to be positive.”.

Reconnection and Romance with Kelly Clarkson (2012–2020)

Blackstock and Clarkson first met in 2006 but reconnected at the 2012 Super Bowl. She later admitted on SiriusXM:

“I was so nervous because I didn’t want to suck because I was trying to impress a guy. I wanted him to be like, ‘Damn.’”.

Their first date was on February 11, 2012 coincidentally, the day Whitney Houston died. Clarkson joked:

“This is the funniest/worst thing ever… I was like, ‘This is a bad omen.’”

They married in 2013 and welcomed two children before divorcing in 2020. Clarkson later revealed:

“The past few months have been horribly sad. But I care 100% more about my children than anything else.”

Post-Divorce Life (2020–2025)

Following their separation, Blackstock resided in Montana while Clarkson relocated to New York with their kids. Despite ongoing legal battles over financial matters, they maintained a co-parenting relationship. A source revealed:

“Kelly has been working hard, as well as looking after Brandon. Despite their difficult divorce, he’s still the man she loved and her kids’ father.”

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Last Updated on August 8, 2025