Brandon Blackstock's Ex-Wife, Melissa, Once Addressed His Cheating Rumours With Kelly, 'I Have My..'

Brandon Blackstock's untimely death at the age of 48 has left the entertainment world in shock. He was a well-known music manager, the former husband of Kelly Clarkson, and the stepson of country icon Reba McEntire. Brandon passed away on August 6, 2025, after a private three-year battle with cancer.

While tributes are pouring in from all corners, many fans and netizens are also revisiting the significant moments from his life, including his early marriage to Melissa Ashworth, who stood by him for over a decade as he reached new heights in his career. They parted ways in 2012, but later Melissa came under the spotlight when she once addressed cheating rumours about Brandon in a rare interview. 

Melissa Ashworth once opened up about Brandon Blackstock's infidelity rumours 

The Blackstock family came under the media lens after Brandon tied the knot to Kelly Clarkson. Now, as netizens are discussing their marriage and separation, an old controversy involving cheating rumours has resurfaced. It all goes back to 2013, shortly after Brandon married Kelly Clarkson, when his family friend. Jerry Reed accused him of having been unfaithful to Melissa during their marriage.

According to a report from Daily Mail, Jerry claimed that Brandon Blackstock had 'run around' on Melissa's three or four times' during their 11-year relationship, which ended in 2012, the same year when he got engaged to Kelly. After a year when Kelly was pregnant with her first child, an anonymous woman accused Brandon of cheating on the singer with her, The Dirty reported. Kelly Clarkson and Brandon both slammed the rumours, but it was Melissa Ashworth's rare comment which got the attention of fans. Addressing the claims in a rare interview with RadarOnline, she said:

'This is ridiculous … this silliness, I have my two children [by Brandon] right here, who I love."

Melissa Ashworth shared a cordial bond with Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson had a messy public divorce and custody battle. But unlike the long legal drama, Brandon's separation from his first wife, Melissa, was more cordial; she had only praise for her ex-husband and Kelly. She once described Brandon and Kelly's bond after marriage as 'wonderful' and even attended the singer's baby shower for her daughter, River Rose. Taking to her on Facebook, she called River "the third most precious baby" for her after her kids. In turn, Melissa's kids, Savannah and Seth, often appeared in public with Kelly and Brandon as a family. Sharing her thoughts about the duo, Melissa once said:

"I adore Kelly and Brandon as a couple, so if I say anything, it's going to be positive." 

More about Melissa Ashworth 

Melissa Ashworth tied the knot with Chris White after her separation from Brandon and has largely stayed away from the limelight. According to US Weekly, she works as a secretary and enjoys a quiet life. She and Brandon were married from 2001 to 2012 and welcomed two children together, daughter Savannah in 2002 and son Seth in 2006. In 2022, she became a grandmother when Savannah gave birth to a baby boy, Lake. Savannah just announced her second pregnancy, a month before her father's untimely demise.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Brandon Blackstock's family in this difficult time. 

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