In August, the Globe reported that Gwen Stefani only returned to The Voice to keep tabs on Blake Shelton. The paper dubbed Stefani as “jealous” while alleging the singer’s only intentions in rejoining the singing competition was to come between Shelton and Kelly Clarkson.
The Globe’s insiders stated Stefani was concerned Clarkson would “make moves” on Shelton, adding that Shelton was a “shoulder to cry on” for Clarkson amid her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. “I get why Gwen is pissed. Suddenly Blake’s on the phone and texting to comfort Kelly — who just happens to be attractive and talented,” asserted the so-called insider.
The story wasn’t even remotely true. Recently, Clarkson and Stefani sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight where Stefani praised her fellow co-host and had nothing but good things to say about her,
Well, everyone knows how easy it is to be around Kelly. She is so much fun and she is smart and I have learned a lot from her on the show as well, so I think it is really fun now that I know her that much better to be on a show with the circumstances being so undone.
Upon investigating the report, Gossip Cop found no indication that Stefani is jealous of the American Idol winner. That is more evident now after hearing the kind words Stefani stated about Clarkson.
About a month later, Life & Style alleged Shelton was feeling “smothered” by Stefani. The magazine purported Shelton used his time on The Voice to get a “Sweet Escape” from the singer. But now that she’s returned to the show, it was putting a “strain” on the couple’s relationship.
Yet, Life & Style maintained Stefani was “obsessed” with Shelton, using a quote from her 2019 interview with the Today Show. However, Gossip Cop examined the story in-depth and found the tabloid just misconstrued the singer’s words to use for its silly article. Also, Shelton just posted a birthday tribute to Stefani on his Instagram.