Kelly Clarkson’s youngsters, River Rose, 10, and Remington, 8, from her earlier marriage to Brandon Blackstock, aren’t thrilled concerning the concept of their mother diving again into the courting scene.

Throughout a latest interview on KOST 103.5, the American Idol alum shared, “Each my youngsters usually are not into it. They always convey it up, saying, ‘Please, we don’t need you to be with anyone else.’” Clarkson lightheartedly responded, “I’ve defined, ‘Hey, I like you, however Mommy wants loving too.’”

Regardless of her kids’s reservations, Clarkson isn’t actively in search of a relationship. “I’m not searching for it. I’m not searching for a ‘you’ for Christmas,” she joked, including, “However I feel the thought of affection is gorgeous, magical, and a part of our creativeness.”

After separating from Blackstock in 2020, the Emmy-winning speak present host has made it clear she’s not prepared for a critical relationship.

“I really feel like I’m a magnet for people who find themselves all-in immediately and wish to be unique,” Clarkson admitted. “It’s not that I wish to kiss a bunch of individuals, however I’m very non-committal proper now … and I’ve little ones,” Carkson stated.

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She additionally defined to her daughter, “When Mommy’s prepared, it’s OK. I’m allowed to try this.” Clarkson added, “They’re younger, so it’s laborious for them to think about their mother with anybody aside from their dad.”

For now, Clarkson’s focus is on serving to her youngsters alter to their new life in New York Metropolis, the place she moved to relaunch The Kelly Clarkson Present. As their main caregiver, Clarkson has prioritized their well-being throughout this transition. “My youngsters are thriving right here. We’re doing so significantly better and wanted a recent begin,” she informed Folks.

Clarkson and Blackstock, who was as soon as her music supervisor, married in 2013 and finalized their divorce in 2022 after prolonged disputes over custody and property. Reflecting on the challenges of that interval, Clarkson shared, “I used to be very depressed for the final three years—and perhaps a little bit earlier than that, if I’m being sincere. I feel I actually wanted the change.”