Article continues below advertisementKelly Clarkson will be returning to work one month after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The American Idol alum's eponymous talk show will return to production on September 8, after being on hiatus for the summer, NBC announced in a press release. Season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to premiere on Monday, September 29, and honor the Texas heroes who rescued campers from the devastating floods in July.