The country singer recently addressed renewed rumors that he and his wife, Gwen Stefani, are headed for divorce. Shelton pushed back against the gossip while co-hosting Country Countdown USA, explaining how often the headlines have claimed their relationship is in trouble—despite the couple continuing to live their lives normally. Shelton, 49, said he has seen articles circulating since October that insist he and Stefani, 56, are ending their five-year marriage.
Shelton Calls Out the “On-and-Off” Tabloid Narrative
During the radio show, Shelton described how these rumors tend to follow a predictable pattern. He said he started noticing repeated claims that he and Stefani were split, weren’t spending time together anymore, or were already going through divorce proceedings. Then, he explained, the narrative changes depending on whether the couple is spotted in public.
Shelton joked that when a photo surfaces of them doing something ordinary—like leaving a grocery store—some outlets suddenly switch to saying they’re “back together again.” But when they aren’t photographed for a while, the divorce rumors return.
“I Don’t Believe Anything” Shelton Says About Online Claims
Shelton also touched on how the internet has made celebrity gossip feel more convincing than ever. He said he has seen images of himself and Stefani on social media that look realistic at first glance. But then he notices details that don’t add up. Shelton explained that sometimes he’ll look at a picture and think it seems real—until he realizes he doesn’t even own the shirt he’s supposedly wearing.
In other cases, he questioned the setting entirely, pointing out moments where the car in the photo isn’t even his. The experience has left him skeptical of what he sees online. Shelton added that he doesn’t “believe anything anymore” on the internet.
A Relationship That Started on The Voice
Shelton and Stefani’s love story began in 2014, when both were working as coaches on The Voice. Not long after meeting, each went through major life changes. Stefani ended her marriage to Gavin Rossdale, while Shelton finalized his divorce from Miranda Lambert. Their relationship continued to grow in the public eye, and in 2020, they announced their engagement. The pair married the following year at Shelton’s Ten Point Ranch near Tishomingo, Oklahoma, turning their long-running romance into an official partnership.
The Couple’s Blended Family Life
Shelton has also taken on a major role in Stefani’s family life. He is stepfather to her three children—Kingston, 19, Zuma, 17, and Apollo, 11—whom she shares with Rossdale. Over the years, Shelton and Stefani have often spoken about family, balance, and keeping their relationship grounded despite constant media attention.
Gwen Stefani Previously Addressed the Rumors Too
This isn’t the first time the couple has spoken about public speculation. In a 2024 interview with Nylon, Stefani acknowledged that their relationship has repeatedly been targeted by rumors, especially because both have lived in the spotlight for decades.
Stefani said they don’t let that noise affect their bond, adding that when two people are truly aligned, outside negativity can’t penetrate the relationship. For Shelton, the constant cycle of headlines may be frustrating—but his latest comments make one thing clear: he’s not buying the gossip.
