“I HATE HIM!” — Blake Shelton and Adam Levine Feud EXPLODES Again… But Is It All Just for Show?

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Los Angeles, CA —
Once celebrated as the kings of The Voice bromance, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine had audiences hooked on their playful banter, cutting sarcasm, and mutual digs. But beneath the surface of viral soundbites and red chair antics, fans have long suspected something deeper—and possibly darker—was simmering.

Now, years after Adam’s exit from the show, a resurfaced quote and some tense public encounters have sparked a fresh wave of feud rumors. Headlines scream “I HATE HIM!” and fans are asking:
Was it ever just a joke?

The Bromance That Built a Franchise

When The Voice launched in 2011, no one could predict that the unlikely pairing of a tattooed pop frontman and a Southern country superstar would become the heart of the show.

From the start, Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5, and Blake Shelton, country hitmaker and Oklahoma’s favorite son, were polar opposites — and that made for perfect chemistry. They teased each other mercilessly, competed fiercely for contestants, and played off each other with a rhythm that felt as polished as it was real.

Audiences tuned in just as much for their brotherly jabs as for the music. In fact, NBC leaned into the “bromance” so hard, it became a marketing centerpiece.

“Blake and Adam were lightning in a bottle,” one former producer recalled. “They were the show.”

But Was It All an Act?

Behind the scenes, things weren’t always so rosy.

Multiple crew members have since spoken anonymously about growing tension between the two stars, especially after Season 10, when production schedules intensified and personal stress mounted.

“They respected each other as artists,” one source said, “but the cameras didn’t always catch the eye rolls and passive-aggressive remarks when filming stopped.”

Fueling the speculation, an unaired blooper reel reportedly showed a visibly annoyed Adam snapping at Blake over a joke gone too far. Though NBC never released it, insiders say the clip “wasn’t funny — it was icy.”

The Quote That Reignited It All

This week, a 2018 behind-the-scenes interview clip resurfaced on TikTok, in which Blake Shelton jokingly muttered to a producer:

“You think I like Adam? I hate him.”

The tone was light… but the internet ran with it.

Within hours, #BlakeVsAdam was trending, with fans posting reaction memes and revisiting past spats on the show. Some dismissed it as sarcasm, others insisted it confirmed years of rumors.

Red Carpet Cold Shoulder

Adding fuel to the fire, both men appeared separately at recent Hollywood events — and fans couldn’t help but notice: no greetings, no smiles, no acknowledgment.

At the Breakthrough Prize Awards, Adam was asked about Blake’s recent People feature. His response?

“Oh… that guy?” [laughs] “No comment.”

Meanwhile, Blake’s reaction to a question about Maroon 5’s latest tour?

“I think I’ve heard enough of them for a lifetime.”

It’s classic Shelton sarcasm — but this time, the sting felt real.

A Rift or a Ratings Play?

So… is it serious?

Not everyone’s convinced the feud is authentic. Some entertainment analysts believe the tension — real or exaggerated — is part of a long-running publicity strategy.

“Blake and Adam knew how to work a storyline,” said entertainment columnist Dana Wells. “They built a dynamic that blurred the lines between rivalry and friendship. Even now, their ‘feud’ keeps both names in the headlines.”

Others aren’t so sure. With Adam stepping away from The Voice in 2019 and Blake leaving the show in 2023, some think the competitive tension turned personal once the spotlight dimmed.

“Their careers went in different directions,” one source close to the show said. “They stopped needing each other — and maybe stopped liking each other too.”

Fans React: Divided But Entertained

Across social media, reactions are mixed:

“They’re just bros being bros — chill!”
“I always knew Blake was lowkey annoyed with Adam.”
“It was funny when they were on-screen. Now it just feels bitter.”

Some even speculate a “surprise reconciliation” may be in the works, timed for a Voice anniversary or reunion episode.

“Imagine the ratings if they reunited on stage,” one fan posted.
“NBC, you’re welcome.”

Final Thoughts: From Frenemies to Fade-Out?

Whether it’s legit or a lingering echo of their on-screen personas, one thing is certain: the Blake-Adam dynamic still fascinates fans.

Their rivalry helped The Voice become a global sensation. But off-screen, without the lights and laughter, that dynamic may have cracked under pressure.

Was it ever real friendship?
Is this just sarcasm gone stale?
Or is there still a chance for a comeback duet — or even just a handshake?

For now, the answer’s unclear.
But the tension? That’s very real.