THE only thing Blake Shelton has been judging these days is what to do next on his massive farmland.The former judge on The Voice has been enjoying a quiet life out of the spotlight – even as his wife, Gwen Stefani, gears up for another season. When The Voice returns on September 25, it’ll be the first time in 12 years that won’t see Blake spinning in his chair.
The country singer announced that he was exiting The Voice in October 2022.
He wrote on Instagram: “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after next season.
“This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me. “It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best.”
Gwen later clarified his reasons for leaving, telling Extra: “I think he just wants more time.”
She added: “It’s a lot of time away from the family. Those kinds of things, he just got to a point, he just wants time at his ranch, time to do the other things he loves to do.”
FARMER FOCUS
He and Gwen own a 1,300-acre Oklahoma ranch that the couple have been fixing up.
Last month, Blake shared a video on his Instagram showing off the tractor he keeps on the farm.
While recording a selfie video, he flaunted the heavy machinery while yelling: “It is time to prepare the fall food plots!”
In the next clip, the God’s Country singer sat in his tractor while plowing through his 1,300-acre ranch.
Blake said: “I’m sure there’s a lot of really smart people out there that are saying ‘But Blake it’s too soon to be preparing your fall food plots.’ And To those people I say… so?”
Fans flooded the comment section, praising his statement as one said: “Tell em’ Blake! We need more of this please.”
“Love your response!” another wrote as a third pointed out: “Early bird catches the worm!”
“Do what makes you happy,” a fourth said. “Who cares what they say!”
FLOWER POWER
Earlier this summer, Gwen showed off the inside of the large ranch on her Instagram and TikTok.
The clips showed the singer trailing behind Blake as they walked next to a huge field of sunflowers.
In the video, she said: “There he goes. Hardest working guy I’ve ever met. Making me work too!” as she pointed the camera at the country singer.
Then, she moved the camera to the field of flowers and shared: “We did that! With God’s help.”
The pop singer also took the opportunity to show her audience a bucket full of fresh vegetables.
She was wearing a camo hoodie and a straw hat as she clipped several flowers for display in her home.
The couple ended up going home with buckets and crates full of various fresh flowers.
They ended up arranging all of the flowers in vases to display in their eclectic farm home.
LOVE IS ALIVE
Gwen and Blake may not see each other on The Voice anymore, but they have found other ways to collaborate.
The singers recently teased that they had teamed up for something they’d never done before.
Gwen shared a new video to Instagram previewing her big reveal.
After a quick introduction, the No Doubt bandmate revealed that she and Blake were teaming up for a special tribute to The Judds.
Only this time, Gwen was the one in charge.
“It’s the first time ever Blake is going to sing harmony on the lead that I’m doing,” The Voice coach said.
The singing couple collaborated on a cove of Wynonna and Naomi Judd’s hit Love Is Alive.
Gwen admitted she was pretty excited about the opportunity.
“It’s just been beyond a dream come true to be able to do it.”
In a caption on the post, she finished by saying she hoped fans would like their new version.
“Recording this song by The Judds was such an honor and an incredible opportunity.”
GET REALIn the Instagram video, Gwen showed off her colorful robe and carried her dog around before digging her long fingernails into the crust.
Blake made silly faces at the camera as he watched his wife mix the ingredients together.
After the end of the short vid, the True Babe singer placed the pie into the hot oven.
She mentioned her husband picked the wild blackberries from their ranch.
In the comments section, fans pitched a reality show of the couple “living the country life.”
One fan said: “Green Acres, I’m telling you, Gwen. Reality show with you and Blake.”
Another added: “I would definitely watch!”
A third person agreed and said: “I’m here for it! Someone needs to hire you two! It’s a brilliant idea!”