The 2024 ACM Awards were awash in sequins, cowboy boots, and a healthy dose of drama. But one storyline was playing out off-camera – Miranda Lambert’s strategic avoidance of ex-husband Blake Shelton and his wife, Gwen Stefani.
While Miranda and her hunky husband, Brendan McLoughlin, were the picture of love on the red carpet, sources revealed that the "Bluebird" singer was taking a "safe than sorry" approach to avoid any awkward run-ins with her famous ex.
“Miranda may not have anything against Blake, but she’s also not looking for any awkward run-ins with her ex," an insider spilled to In Touch Weekly. "She does avoid him and Gwen at these functions because she feels it’s better to be safe than sorry.”
Let’s be real, navigating a room with your ex and their new spouse is a special kind of country music drama, even for a seasoned pro like Miranda.
It’s been nearly a decade since Miranda and Blake’s very public split in 2015, followed by his highly publicized relationship (and eventual marriage) to fellow The Voice coach Gwen Stefani. While time has passed, some wounds take longer to heal, especially in the public eye.
“[It’s] just a matter of not wanting to create a situation that could ultimately be taken out of context or misconstrued," the source explained, highlighting the perils of celebrity encounters under the glare of the paparazzi.
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