After the 22nd season finale, Shelton told Fox News Digital that “The Voice” had many winners over the years, but that he won “the final prize” by reuniting his wife. “I don’t think he’s had a bigger win than me. “he said.
“This screen has replaced my life both ways for the better and I will feel right at home,” he wrote in an emotional Instagram post delivering his exit from the screen. “It takes a lot of work, hobby and drinks” for adults (Ha!) to organize a live exhibition twice a week. I’ve built lasting bonds with Carson and my two fellow coaches over the years, plus my wife, Gwen Stefani. “
As season 23 kicked off Monday night, the “God’s Country” singer recently admitted he wanted to focus on family, which meant spending more time with his three stepsons, Stefani’s sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.
BLAKE SHELTON EMOTIONAL FOR THE RELEASE OF ‘THE VOICE’, MEETS HIS WIFE GWEN STEFANI: ‘I WON THE LAST AWARD’
Blake Shelton is in a position to say goodbye to “The Voice” after training for 12 years. (Getty Images)
“If I walk away from my career at that point, all I threaten is regretting missing out on more things in life,” Shelton told People. “For now, those are our children. It’s not about me anymore and never will be. “to be again. “
He added: “Although I am a stepfather, I take this task very seriously. Children see me as a very important user in their lives. [When they ask] ‘Why Blake here?’ I take it very seriously. I made a lot of money, but you can’t make up time. I don’t need to regret it.
Shelton met Stefani in 2014 when she joined the show and the two began dating the following year.
BLAKE SHELTON LEAVES THE “VOICE” TO FOCUS ON PARENTING WITH GWEN STEFANI: “I TAKE THIS JOB VERY SERIOUSLY”
“The dates we have are so herbal and so normal. It’s the simplest thing I’ve been a part of,” he said. “For me, she’s my friend and everything I want and depend on. “
In July 2021, the couple married in front of a handful of visitors at their ranch in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
Shelton said being at home in Ten Point Ranch and in the countryside with his entire circle of relatives is the happiest position he’s in.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton first met on “The Voice” in 2014 and married in 2021. (Jeff Kravitz)
From left to right, Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton coached the Season 7 contestants in 2014. (Trae Patton)
“We’re moving away from everything [in LA], and it’s just us,” he said. “It’s different. That’s where I feel most comfortable, satisfied and confident. “
Shelton and Stefani shared a glimpse of their life in Oklahoma, and Blake posted a video of himself driving a tractor last month. In December, the No Doubt singer shared a video of the couple at the ranch during the holidays, noting that it’s so packed.
BLAKE SHELTON SAYS KELLY CLARKSON “REALLY FIRED ME” FROM “THE VOICE,” JOKES SHE RUNS NBC
One member told Us Weekly that the “God Gave Me You” singer had made “really smart friends” as a coach on the show, which “helped him see the shiny look of life and painting in Hollywood after so many years [of being] in the South. “
However, since Stefani no longer appears on “The Voice”, Shelton knew that he was running out of time with the ones he enjoyed most.
“Gwen’s children are growing up and her school holidays are lengthening, allowing the family circle to spend more time in Oklahoma,” the source said. In addition to the ranch, Stefani and Shelton own a home in Encino, California, which they bought for $13 million.
“We moved. It’s exciting,” said Stefani Gens in 2020. Yesterday we made Halloween ornaments and cookies. There is non-stop creativity here. “
Shelton said his role as stepfather to Stefani’s children, which he shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, is a high priority in his life, thanks in part to his own stepfather.
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER
“I don’t know if it’s as hard or harder or not as complicated as being a real biological father, you know?”I have a stepfather in my life who is one of my heroes,” Shelton said on “The Rides with Kimo” radio show.
“But I’m also laughing at it, I’m not going to lie to you. I don’t take it so seriously that I don’t take this time because I am, especially now that we’ve been in this business for five years. years. “
Gwen Stefani stores 3 young people with her ex Gavin Rossdale. From left to right, Kingston Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Apollo Bowie, Flynn Rossdale and Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. (Rich Fury)
“I can’t believe my life without those kids now. “
During a recent tour, Shelton explained that she laughed with her band and directed for fans, but that she still missed her friend back home.
“I try to restrict it as much as possible, because the explanation for why I’m moving away from ‘The Voice’ is that I can be there more, and that’s what I’m going to do,” Shelton said. Entertainment tonight.
Of their time together at home, Shelton once said, “Gwen and I traveled, filmed, and worked so the early part of our lives that we’re here now, like, ‘Hey, I’m in a position to put my sweatpants on at 6 p. m. m. y I see “Ozark” 8 times. This is our life now, and we love it. “
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani just to spend more time together. (NBCU)
Shelton is wrapping up his “Back to the Honky Tonk” tour with Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean, but recently got the green light for the current season of his beverage game show, Barmageddon.
Co-created with Carson Daly (who officiated her wedding) and presented through former WWE wrestler Nikki Bella, Shelton created a “real” competition ‘The Hangover’.
His well-known friends, Sheryl Crow, Trace Adkins and Kane Brown, play bar games at their Ole Red pub in Nashville, Tennessee.
“It’s literally fun. S–talk was the sensible thing on the list. Our friends showed up for us and it was great,” Daly Gens said. “I can’t believe one of our idiotic concepts is coming true. “
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Tracy Wright is an entertainment for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to tracy. wright@fox. com.