Blake Shelton is speaking up. Divorce rumors have been flying for weeks, and the country singer finally put an end to them on January 10th. During Country Countdown USA, the show he co-hosts, Shelton made it clear that the pair are together. He even went one step further to claim he’s tired of seeing the news of them splitting up or back together based on random photos that appear each week. Keep reading to learn more.
People Magazine first noted the rumors circulating, starting all the way back to at least October 2025. An unnamed source close to Gwen Stefani comments that there is “no truth” to a breakup happening anytime soon. People also made a prominent point about the couple still being together: Stefani’s New Year’s kiss video with Blake on her social media as 2025 came to a close.
The pair first met as coaches in 2014 on the popular reality competition The Voice. Dating followed in 2015, and six years later, in 2021, they got married. While that may be their love story, today, the only thing people are focusing on is 2025 rumors about the couple not making big public appearances together, and what that could mean for their relationship.
The Danger of Rumors
When Blake talked about the split rumors surfacing, he commented that they “Start[ed] in October, I think, or maybe November…” The articles claimed Shelton and Stefani weren’t seeing each other anymore. Then, to top things all off, Shelton joked that a grocery store photo of the two could pop up, and everything would change. Suddenly, the narrative is back to “they’re back together again,” and everything is happy. The best part? A week later, with no new photos, it spells “disaster” for the relationship.
The real tricky part comes with the surge of AI-generated images and Photoshop. With so many photos out there, it’s hard to determine what’s real or not. Even celebrities, like Shelton, and pushed into full distrust, seeing images of himself online wearing clothes he doesn’t own and next to cars that aren’t his. Shelton doesn’t believe anything that’s on the internet anymore, and it may be something to note for fans speculating about new “real” photos popping up on social media.
A Simple Explanation
While fans want the splashiest of reasons and rumors, the truth is often much more mundane. Couples are often not photographed together because of busy or conflicting schedules. Multiple sources, including People and Cosmopolitan, confirmed the pair’s work has pulled them in different directions. Yet, they are still solid. Those around them corroborate their connection together, citing a happy relationship.
Let’s not forget about social media posts either. Gwen Stefani’s social media showcases several photos and clips with her husband, including those cute end-of-year kisses leading into 2026. Those kinds of posts may not completely quell the rumors, but they do tell everyone, “We’re here and happy together.”
The Danger of Misinformation
Blake’s frustration isn’t just about the idea of fake gossip, but how quickly these pieces of misinformation spread throughout the internet, paired with “convincing” pictures. Shelton even went so far as to call out the cycle, where one week, breakup headlines cover the media outlets, while the next is a happy reunion. It’s all based on photographs captured of celebrities and when they were taken.
The real kicker behind the split speculation is why it happened. The couple simply hadn’t had a photograph during a major public appearance together since March 2025. While many seem to think it’s a warning sign about their relationship and the future, the reality is more geared towards manufactured drama.
Same Old Pattern, New Types of Media
For dedicated fans of the pair, it’s almost strange to watch the rumors fly. Blake and Gwen have always been a headline magnet for media outlets, from their budding romance to their Oklahoma and California life split. It’s important to take a step back from the media, though. Even Gwen does it sometimes, as all the noise can make her get into her head.
But it doesn’t matter if it’s real or not; seeing rumors about a split become huge headlines is unsettling. Especially when the pair is happy together. There’s real danger in making something fake look real.
For now, keep these details in mind: Blake addressed rumors on January 10th, claiming they were fake. News outlets have followed suit, revealing there is no sign of a divorce or confirmed split. It’s just a lot of rumors surrounding a celebrity couple.