Gwen Stefani shuts down Blake Shelton split rumors with new PDA photo

Gwen Stefani shuts down split rumors with a PDA selfie of Blake Shelton kissing her cheek amid marriage speculation

Gwen Stefani has directly addressed swirling split rumors involving her and Blake Shelton, sharing a PDA-filled selfie that immediately went viral.

The No Doubt singer posted the image to her Instagram Stories on Friday, showing Shelton kissing her on the cheek as she smiled into the camera. Though she left the photo uncaptioned, fans interpreted it as a clear message dismissing speculation about their relationship.

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Rumors of a breakup escalated after Stefani and Shelton were both absent from the CMA Awards on November 19, despite Shelton being nominated for Musical Event of the Year for his feature on Post Malone’s “Pour Me a Drink.” Fans also noted that Stefani had not posted Shelton on her Instagram feed since June, when she shared a birthday tribute. Shelton last publicly celebrated her birthday in October.

Conversation intensified again in March when the couple released their duet “Hangin’ On,” a breakup-themed track that some listeners believed reflected real-life tension. Shelton addressed the speculation in an interview, clarifying that the song was not a representation of their marriage and that the pair recorded it simply because they loved the material.

Stefani and Shelton married in July 2021 after meeting on The Voice. Their relationship followed high-profile previous marriages—Stefani to Gavin Rossdale, with whom she shares three sons, and Shelton to Miranda Lambert.

In a past interview, Stefani described Shelton as giving her “a second chance at life” after her divorce, emphasizing the importance of faith in keeping their relationship strong. Her latest post appears designed to silence doubts as fans continue to analyze the couple’s every move on social media.