The air crackled with tension at the Academy of Country Music Awards as Blake Shelton took the stage, mere moments after his ex-wife, Miranda Lambert, finished her own electrifying performance. Was it a calculated power play or an unfortunate scheduling mishap? One thing's for sure: the timing, coupled with Blake's very public display of affection with current wife Gwen Stefani, has the internet buzzing.
Dressed in a shimmering purple ensemble that screamed "look at me" – a not-so-subtle nod to their duet, "Purple Irises" – Gwen Stefani exuded confidence as she joined Blake on stage. The song itself, a romantic ballad about enduring love, felt heavy with symbolism, especially following Miranda's raw and vulnerable performance of her new single, "Wranglers.
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While Blake maintained his signature swagger throughout the performance, social media erupted with reactions ranging from amused to downright skeptical.
"Blake Shelton singing a love song duet with Gwen Stefani right after his ex-wife performs…Bold move, Blake," one fan commented on X, formerly Twitter.
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