Why Blake Shelton Feels ‘Relief’ With Gwen Stefani After ‘Voice’ Exit

Whereas Blake Shelton received’t be returning as a coach on season 24 of The Voice, he’s been having fun with his break day the small display screen along with his and Gwen Stefani’s household.

“It’s been such a aid to have extra flexibility along with his schedule,” a supply solely reveals within the latest concern of Us Weekly. “Seeing Blake ultra-relaxed and in household mode is so endearing to Gwen and reminds her what a catch he’s.”

Shelton, 47, tied the knot with Stefani, 53, in 2021 and have become stepfather to her and ex-husband Gavin Rossdale’s three sons, Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, 10.

The pair met whereas filming The Voice in 2014. Shelton and Stefanie started relationship the next 12 months after their respective splits from Miranda Lambert and Rossdale, 57. Final 12 months, Shelton introduced he could be exiting the NBC singing competitors sequence on the finish of season 23.

“This present has modified my life in each approach for the higher and it’ll at all times really feel like house to me,” the nation star stated in an October press launch. “It’s been a hell of a experience over these 12 years of chair turns and I need to thank everybody at The Voice from NBC, each producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering folks, you’re the greatest.”

The choice to go away his function on the present was one Shelton “actually agonized” over, one other insider instructed Us on the time. “He was in two minds for some time as a result of the present has given him a lot — and positively far more than only a monetary perspective,” the supply shared, including that he has “cherished mentoring these upcoming performers.”

Shelton bid farewell from The Voice following the Could 23 finale. Stefani, in the meantime, will return as a coach for season 24, which premieres on September 25, alongside John Legend, Niall Horan and first-time coach Reba McEntire.

Blake Shelton Feels Relief to Spend More Time With Gwen Stefani
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Two months earlier than Shelton introduced his The Voice exit, he revealed that his private {and professional} priorities have modified over the previous few years. “Look, I like music and I like The Voice. I like all of the cool issues I get to do with my job, however these issues all take a backseat now to Gwen and the youngsters and it’s only a new part of my life,” he instructed Leisure Tonight in August 2022.

The household of 5 made a uncommon public look at Shelton’s Hollywood Stroll of Fame ceremony in Could, as Stefani and her sons posed for purple carpet pics with the “No person Like You” singer.

Shelton has additionally supported his stepson, Kingston, as he tries his hand at music. Final month, Stefani’s eldest carried out a set at Shelton’s Ole Purple bar and music venue in Oklahoma. Shelton was seen hugging the teenager after his efficiency in a clip shared by way of TikTok.

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