Kelly Clarkson opens up about 'rough couple of years' as she reunites with ex-husband

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Kelly Clarkson has taken a backseat over the last few months to enjoy a summer off after a "rough couple of years".MORE: Kelly Clarkson's departure from The Voice - all we knowThe former The Voice coach moved her children, River, eight, and Remington, six, to her Montana Ranch where she reunited with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock so their kids could easily spend time with both of their parents.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after being upstaged by Anne HathawaySpeaking to Today co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Carson Daly on Tuesday, Kelly admitted that the temporary reunion with her ex – who she left in June 2020 – was for the sake of their children as it helped them feel more "centered"."The kids were with me and with their dad," she said when asked about her summer activities. "It was nice because they usually have to travel a lot because of our separation so we were both in Montana," she added. "It felt kind of the first time, like, I think my kids felt a little more centered as well, so it was nice."MORE: Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband buys $1.8 million home after divorce battleMORE: Kelly Clarkson makes emotional revelation about who she really owes her career toKelly and Brandon were married for seven years and finalized their divorce in March.

Hinting about their messy split, Kelly added about her decision to take time off: "It's obviously been a rough couple of years, so it was really important to me to shut down for a minute." Kelly and Brandon share two childrenIn June, Kelly spoke of how difficult the transition into being a single mom is, and how her approach to parenthood has changed since her divorce."Everybody knows the huge divorce I went through, and it's been like two years and not easy with kids," she said on.