Kelly Clarkson, 41, opened up on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” revealing that dating hasn’t crossed her mind since her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. When asked about contemplating dating, she candidly stated, “Not at all. Not even a little bit.” The singer expressed her contentment with being single, citing the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and personal life.

“I am really loving not having a man in my life. It’s just too hard, it’s too much,” she admitted. Hoda Kotb, the TODAY show anchor, praised Clarkson’s resilience in handling her situation, describing her journey as a remarkable “re-potting” where she pulled herself up by her roots.

In March 2022, a judge ordered Kelly to pay Brandon $200,000 per month for spousal and child support, along with a one-time payment of $1.3 million. Finally, in January 2024, Kelly completed her final spousal support payment, bringing relief. A source mentioned, “Kelly is feeling relieved that her spousal support to Brandon has come to an end. She’s been ready for this for a while now and is so happy her payments to Brandon will be complete.”

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Kelly shared her satisfaction with the single life, emphasizing that she never wanted to get married again, especially until her kids are grown. Despite challenges, Kelly appears to be flourishing and content in her newfound independence.