At a Glance
- Blake Shelton publicly mocked online claims that he and Gwen Stefani are divorcing
- The couple, married since 2021, remain “solid” despite busy schedules
- Shelton says fake photos and grocery-store sightings fuel the gossip cycle
- Why it matters: Celebrity splits generate clicks, but the singers say their bond is stronger than ever
Blake Shelton has heard the chatter-he and wife Gwen Stefani are headed for divorce-and he’s laughing it off. During the Jan. 10 broadcast of Country Countdown USA, the 49-year-old country star addressed the rumors that have swirled since October, telling listeners how bizarre the gossip has become.
Shelton Mocks “Split” Stories
“I started noticing these articles popping up about ‘Blake and Gwen, they’re split up,’ ” Shelton recalled. He paraphrased the headlines: “They’re not even seeing each other anymore, they’re going through a divorce.” Then, he said, a new photo emerges and the narrative flips overnight.
“And then, a week later, a picture comes out of us walking out of the grocery store … ‘Oh, they’re back together again!’ ” he joked. “And another week goes by and we’re not seen at the grocery store … ‘They’re divorcing.’ “
Shelton admitted some of the fake stories look convincing. “I see pictures of Gwen and I on social media that I really go, ‘That looks so real.’ But I know I don’t even own that shirt or, ‘Whose car is that?’ “
Internet Skepticism
The “God’s Country” singer delivered a blunt takeaway: he no longer trusts anything he sees online. “I don’t believe anything anymore that I see on the internet,” he said.
The rumor cycle intensified last fall when the couple wasn’t photographed together for several weeks. Tabloids filled the void with speculation, prompting a Stefani source to speak out. The insider told News Of Losangeles in December that the pair were simply “juggling demanding schedules” and remained as “solid” as ever when they reunited.
A Decade Together
Shelton and Stefani met as coaches on The Voice in 2014 and married in July 2021 at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch. By May 2024, they quietly celebrated 10 years since they began dating.
In an interview with News Of Losangeles that month, Shelton marveled at how quickly the time had passed. “It honestly does [feel like time is flying by],” he said. “Some of the things that we talk about, we’re to the point in our relationship that it’s like, ‘Oh, remember what happened…’ and you realize, ‘Oh my God, that was 8 years ago!’ It’s like, how did this happen so quickly?”
He added that despite the milestone, the romance still feels fresh. “I feel like that might be the key to happiness, is that it feels just as exciting and new and happy,” he explained.
New Year’s Proof
Stefani offered her own rebuttal to the breakup buzz by sharing a pair of Instagram Stories as 2025 ticked to a close. In one clip, the couple-wearing glittery party hats-shared a midnight kiss. “Last few hours of 2025,” she captioned the video. A second clip showed Shelton gently cupping her face as they kissed again, sending a clear message to detractors.
Sources Closest to the Couple
The December statement from a Stefani source shut down the speculation outright. “There is no truth to the split rumors,” the insider told News Of Losangeles. “When they are together, it’s just so obvious how solid they are.”
Shelton’s recent radio comments echo that sentiment, turning the divorce chatter into punchlines rather than panic. By poking fun at the grocery-store photo frenzy, he underscored a simple truth: absence from paparazzi lenses does not equal absence from each other’s lives.
Key Takeaways
- Divorce headlines have dogged the couple since October, fueled by their low-key public appearances
- Shelton used his radio platform to mock the contradictory stories, calling out fake photos and the grocery-store narrative
- A source close to Stefani insists the couple remain united despite hectic individual schedules
- Social-media clips from New Year’s Eve show the pair affectionately ringing in 2026 together
