Kelly Clarkson’s reputation as America’s sweetheart has often been questioned thanks to some pretty unsavory rumors.

[…] I’m not dragging anyone’s name in the mud.

Everybody’s art is their art.

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I was just simply expressing my artistic point of view."

However, there is one feud rumor that Clarkson hasn’t been able to escape.

We don’t know each other."

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Each singer has also made their dislike for the other apparent to their inner circle.

In fact, their reported drama goes way back.

It’s not."

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The “Breakaway” hitmaker also benefited from infrared saunas and cold plunges.

The former couple split up in June 2020 after being married for seven years and welcoming two children together.

Brandon was extremely jealous of it and made her know it."

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock posing for photos

However, fans' concerns were raised again in 2025 when she took nearly two weeks off.

Although the two singers didn’t comment on the rumors at the time, Clarkson eventually broke her silence.

Then, Clarkson’s marriage to Brandon Blackstock was plagued with infidelity rumors.

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On one such occasion, the “American Idol” alum took to X to decry all the chatter.

Needless to say, the dating rumors came back in full swing once Blackstock and Clarkson split.

However, when the rumors came up during Eldredge’s March 2023 chat withHello!

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magazine, he shrugged them off, acknowledging, “Yeah, those always come.

It’s crazy but it’s just people I love to make music with.”