Blake Shelton is currently dodging rumors about his marriage with Gwen Stefani. The country singer met the punk-pop princess on the set of The Voice. The two coaches quickly hit it off and bonded over their recent high-profile divorces. They eventually started dating and finally tied the knot in 2021. Since that time, Shelton has thrown himself into the role of stepfather to Stefani’s three sons — Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo — whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale.
Over the years, Blake Shelton has forged a strong relationship with his stepsons. He’s been very open about loving life as a bonus dad, per Life and Style. Because he has a very different vibe than their rocker father, he has been able to introduce the kids to country music, living, and farm life. It’s a responsibility that he takes seriously. He even revealed that he quit The Voice in order to spend more time with his family.
Because of his own history, Shelton thrives as a stepdad. He himself had a very close relationship with his own stepfather, which is the catalyst for his own connection with Stefani‘s boys. Of course, the No Doubt singer loves seeing her husband and her sons interact.
Blake Shelton Loves Being a Stepfather to Gwen Stefani’s Sons
“Even though I’m a stepparent, I take that job very seriously,” he said. “I have a stepfather in my life who is one of my heroes … so I have a good inspiration,” he previously revealed.
However, despite how happy Shelton may be as a stepfather, there are rumors that he and Stefani are struggling. It was previously reported that Blake and Gwen’s marriage was on the rocks and that they were trying to have a baby in order to fill a hole in their lives.
Sources tell Radar Online that the Austin singer has always wanted to be a father and have a child of his own. Over the years there has been speculation that the couple have tried to have a child either through natural pregnancy or via surrogacy. However, they’ve yet to make any public announcements about expanding their family.
Things have allegedly gotten to the point that Shelton’s close friends and family members have become worried about the situation. His loved ones know how important fatherhood is to him. Now they’re concerned that he may not be entirely happy as just a stepfather.
“It’s no secret that Blake really wants a child, but they’ve just gone radio silent on the whole thing because it’s clearly such a sore spot,” an insider dished. “Blake loves Gwen’s boys so much, but they have their own dad, so he can’t completely fill that father role. Plus, he never got to do the baby thing, and his friends worry he’s not happy.”
It remains to be seen if Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will ever add to their family. However, if they never have a child of their own, it seems that the country music crooner has found his calling as a stepfather. It’s something that he reportedly takes very seriously, and his family appears to be his top priority.
