Kelly Clarkson Reveals the Very Relatable Reason She Doesn't Date
'Dating can be very difficult,' she told the audience at one of her shows, adding in a sing-song voice, 'Which is why I don't!' The brief dating confession was filmed by a member of the audience and posted to TikTok, where I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the audio goes viral.
'I'm like, it's hard anyway. Add a spotlight, and it's like—,' she paused to mime a bomb explosion before continuing, '—a dumpster fire.'
Not to be derivative, but as a single woman who has used dating apps in New York City, I can confirm, dating is hard and that does contribute to why I don't either. Celebrities, they're just like us!
Of course, Kelly's single status doesn't come as much of a surprise. Since finalizing her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2022, the singer has talked openly about her desire to remain unattached. 'I was single until I was, like, 30, and I forgot how really good at that I am,' she said in a 2024 interview with People. 'I told a friend [that a potential partner] would have to be an individual that brings their own life to the table without needing anything from me. It's far more romantic to say, 'I want you, but I don't need anything.''
The topic of dating also came up during a 2024 episode of The Kelly Clarkson when guest Hoda Kotb asked if Kelly ever thinks about dating. 'Not at all,' Kelly said without missing a beat. 'Not even a little bit. I am really loving not having a man in my life.' She continued, calling dating while being a single mother, hosting a talk show, and being a global pop star would just be 'just too hard.' Fair!
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