The audience of The voice has always been deeply invested in the relationship between the old coach and the country singer Blake Shelton and his mega star wife Gwen Stefani. The couple met while filming the series in 2014and in November 2015, Stefani’s representatives confirmed that the two recently single singers were dating following their respective divorces over the summer. What viewers have seen of the couple since then suggests a storybook “opposites attract” romance, but it appears the reality of their relationship has a more complex dynamic than depicted.

After dating for several years, Shelton proposed in 2020 and the couple married in July 2021. Stefani has three sons from her previous relationship with the rocker Gavin Rossdaleand so integrating Shelton into their lives pretty quickly became a family affair. Ten years after their first meeting Shelton and Stefani still have wide eyes on each other. At least that has always been her public appearance. But as adorable as the couple often is, Shelton admitted in a recent interview that something has been irritating his wife lately. And while they don’t necessarily have “champagne problems,” the couple’s fight isn’t exactly your typical married person’s fight, either. Instead, The charming duo seems to be feeling a competitive spirit lately with their latest music projects.

Shelton and Stefani’s enchanting love story

After they first met, The chemistry between the two was undeniable. Check out her performance of Drake Bing hotline continue together The Tonight Show in October 2015. Things seemed serious when Stefani shared on social media that her new boyfriend had gotten her a horse for her birthday in January 2016 The voice when they were both trainers after their romance began. At every award show and red carpet appearance together, whether past or present, the moments captured and shared on both traditional media and social media always have a portrait of a devoted and happy one Couple drawn.

During an appearance on the Today Show in July 2021, The voice host Carson Daly spoke about the reason why everyone seems to be rooting for the power couple, comparing them to “delicious fried chicken” and “a glass of champagne,” noting that the duo combines comfort and class. It’s true that part of the couple’s charm is that their opposites attract romance, while their playful banter always seems to reveal the strength of their bond. And although the couple obviously enjoys working together in their careers, they are both involved The voice and in their musical endeavors, it seems This aspect may be responsible for creating a dissonant note in her absolutely perfect melody.

Shelton opens up about marital problems on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Livethe host made sure to talk about Shelton’s upcoming “residency” in Las Vegas. When asked how many shows he’ll be doing, Shelton laughed and then admitted that his wife gets mad at him if anyone calls his upcoming performances a residency since he’s only doing six shows. Shelton sat front row and supported his wife during the first few days of their stay in Sin City, even taking his stepson Apollo to watch his mother perform. For Stefani, whose residency consisted of about “60 or 70” shows, Shelton’s six-night streak just doesn’t fit into the same category. The endearing competitive dynamic the couple established early in their relationship The voice apparently continuesand it only seems to be increasing.

The competition for “The Voice” power couple is increasing

In his interview with Jimmy KimmelShelton promoted his new single “Texas” and shared a revealing story about its release date. Although he claimed it was unintentional, the single was released on the same day as Stefani’s latest passion project, a reggae-inspired pop-rock album entitled bouquet. Although Shelton claimed that it was simply kismet that both projects were released on November 15, 2024, he also sheepishly admitted this It turns out that the video he shot for the new single had the exact same concept as the video his wife had been working onapparently without the two having discussed it with each other.

During a special 10th anniversary interview for The voice in May 2021, Shelton said the best thing he took away from the series was his relationship with Stefani. She specifically noted the “very complicated element of competition” that she brought to the relationship. He continued that he “loved the challenge.” Even though Shelton claims he’s unaware of the recent competition between his and his wife’s music projects sharing a release date, the country singer seems to protest too much. Kimmel laughed at the charming “coincidence” and took it as evidence The couple is said to be together, and much of the audience of The voice certainly agrees.

Season 26 of The voice airs Monday and Tuesday nights on NBC.

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