Kelly Clarkson let her legs do all the talking when she debuted her killer physique on her talk show after her weight loss journey. The revenge bod comes on the heels of Clarkson’s messy 2020 divorce from Brandon Blackstock, whom she was married to for seven years and shares two kids with. She’s been showing off her toned stems on her show, but her hard work was especially visible in an April 2024 Instagram post with Hillary Clinton. Standing next to the former first lady on the set of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the host wore a white mini romper that cut off well above the knees, giving fans an inspirational look at Clarkson’s weight loss transformation.
Clarkson continued to show off her stunning new figure in 2024, posting a carousel of photos to Instagram in December that showcased looks ranging from a leggy holiday dress to a red, strapless high-slit gown to a stylish pairing of a black pant and sparkly top that made her look sleeker than ever. And while Clarkson’s very expensive divorce may have been part of her motivation to glow up, being diagnosed as pre-diabetic was also a driver to eventually make a change.
On an episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Clarkson spoke to guest Kevin James about the diagnosis, saying, “Well, I wasn’t shocked. I was a tiny bit overweight. … They were like, ‘You’re pre-diabetic. You’re right on the borderline,'” to which she jokingly replied, “But I’m not there yet!” Clarkson admitted to taking a few years to really whip herself into shape, but now the “Because of You” singer can show off the fruits of her hard work when she walks onstage to host the talk show she wasn’t sure she wanted to have.
Is Clarkson ready to hit the dating scene?
Now that Kelly Clarkson is single and in possession of some killer legs that are certainly able to mingle, the question is whether or not she herself is ready to start dating again. Rumors were once abuzz about sparks flying between the talk show host and country artist Brett Eldredge, who sang with her on the song “Under The Mistletoe” in 2020 — the same year that Clarkson divorced former husband Brandon Blackstock. However, Hello! spoke to Eldredge in 2023 and he politely shot down the rumors, saying, “Yeah, those always come. It’s crazy but it’s just people I love to make music with.” Though he added, “I’ve been very fortunate to get to work with incredible women, and just powerful human beings and great people too, and to get to share the stage with them, it’s a dream.” Is it wrong for us to wonder if that means there’s a chance?
Still, if it’s not Eldredge, it sounds like Clarkson is ready to show off her new physique during date nights. In 2024, a source told OK!, “She’s open to dating in the future. Her divorce did a number on her, and she is not in a rush to be in a serious relationship again, but Kelly is ready to have some fun.” Clarkson also noted that her move from Los Angeles to New York to get a fresh start post-divorce coincided with everyone commenting on her slimmed-down new look, joking on an episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” with guest Jon Cryer, “It turns out I’m sexier in New York!” New city, new look, and even a (sort of) new name post-divorce, it sounds like Clarkson is ready for a new chapter.
