Pop star Gwen Stefani has stirred concern among her followers after a noticeable absence from her Instagram feed this week, leading to speculation about possible issues in her marriage to country singer Blake Shelton. Fans started raising questions when Gwen shared a compilation video looking back on 2023, and then remained silent until Saturday.

The gossip mill has been buzzing with rumors that the couple's relationship might be on the rocks, fueled by their increasing time apart. In late December, Gwen's followers pointed out that she had wiped her social media profile clean of all photos featuring Blake, raising eyebrows and prompting speculation about the state of their union.

Further concerns arose when Gwen and Blake spent New Year's Eve apart, with Blake performing in Nashville while Gwen hosted a celebration in Las Vegas. However, the couple did spend the week before at a ski resort in Utah, along with Gwen's three sons from her previous marriage to Gavin Rossdale. Candid photos captured by TMZ showed tension between the couple, and it was noted that Blake did not join Gwen and the children on the slopes.

Meanwhile, Blake has been focusing on a new business venture in Las Vegas. The country star recently gave a tour of his upcoming restaurant and bar, Ole Red, expressing his excitement about its opening and his intentions to bring more country artists to Las Vegas.

On the other hand, Gwen has been devoting her attention to her beauty business, filing a trademark for a pop-up beauty store under her cosmetics line, GXVE Beauty.

This is also the first year that Gwen has appeared on The Voice without Blake by her side, as he stepped down from his coaching position after the previous season. On Christmas Day, Blake shared a photo of himself seemingly passed out at Ole Red, donning a Santa outfit, while Gwen was nowhere to be seen.

As fans eagerly await updates from the couple, speculation about the status of Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's relationship continues to grow. Only time will tell if there are indeed any marital troubles brewing or if the couple is simply navigating their busy schedules.