'I need a little more work on me': Kelly Clarkson says 'I take care of myself' after divorce last year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kelly Clarkson is now focusing on self-love and does not seem too much interested in finding a new partner in her life. The 'American Idol' winner, while hosting 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' on Wednesday, December 20, provided some insight on her personal life during an interview with guest Shannen Doherty who is currently going through a divorce.

"I think I need a little more work on me in a relationship to make sure I take care of myself at the same time as somebody else," said Clarkson according to People. The 41-year-old has been divorced from music manager Brandon Blackstock since March 2022.

Kelly Clarkson reveals how it feels after going through a divorce 

Clarkson went on to detail how 'hard' divorce can be because "you thought you were going to spend forever with this person," though she proudly said she is "still in the stage of really enjoying me."

When Doherty explained the solace that her dogs provide her, Clarson concurred but confessed that her dogs were not allowed in the former couple's bed, "cause it's for fun... that kinda fun," she laughed. "But ever since I’ve been separated now divorced, my dogs have been ruling my bed. I think they would hate the next person who came in," Clarkson added.

When did Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock marry?

Clarkson and Blackstock, son of Narvel Blackstock and stepson of Reba McEntire, got engaged in 2012 and tied the knot the following year. They welcomed two children during their marriage: daughter River Rose, nine, and son Remington "Remy" Alexander, seven. The American singer filed for divorce in 2020 and it was finalized two years later.

Kelly Clarkson previously addressed her relationship status

In September, the superstar addressed her relationship status on an Instagram Live chat with fans following her appearance on the 'Today' show. "Do I have a boyfriend? No! And not looking," Clarkson assured, adding "You know why? I love being single. I have two kids, two dogs, three rabbits, a hamster, multiple jobs — there's a lot going on."

Elsewhere in her chat with Doherty on Wednesday, December 20, Clarkson brought up some of the more emotional moments she has experienced, expanding on the support she feels from her dog, Henry. 

"I would cry a lot — as you do when grief happens — Henry would come in and would force his head under my arm and just sit there with me. And I was like, ‘Is there a man like this around? Anybody?' " "Also, I love me and I love spending time with me," Clarkson noted, adding "It’s really great. It feels powerful!"