Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Welcome ‘Adorable’ New Member to Their Family

And yes! The cat proudly sports the last name of Stefani’s husband, Blake Shelton! The excited cat mom took to social media to share the news, posting a short, heartwarming montage of Corn’s journey to becoming the newest member of their family.

Another user, moved by the story, shared, “Awww, this makes me so happy that you saved him and gave him LOVE …I do my best to save kitties in LA.” There were even comments like, “God led him to the right house 😉❤️,” which speaks volumes about the magical connection between Corn and his new family.

As she brought the kitten on stage, reactions from viewers were mixed, with some fans praising the move, while others were taken aback by the unexpected appearance. Sterlace, a young singer from Buffalo, New York, wowed the audience and coaches with her powerful rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit “Driver’s License.” The teenager delivered a performance that immediately impressed Stefani and Michael Bublé, who turned their chairs early in the audition.

Later, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire did the same. The rapper even stood to offer Sterlace a standing ovation before she finished singing. This remarkable audition put the teen in a coveted position where all four coaches were eager to have her on their team.

“It took me a minute to push my button because it was so unbelievably close to her tone. Now finding out that you’re 15 years old… For me, it would be all about getting to know you and how can we make your style of singing even more saturated with, Sydney” she told the young singer.

The “No Doubt” singer even added that “The Voice” is like a “boot camp” where she could help Sterlace grow quickly as an artist. She ended her plea by calling herself the “cool mom” the teen needed to guide her on the show.

Next up was Bublé, who spoke of his experiences working with musical legends like Tony Bennett. He urged Sterlace to embrace the artistry of learning from others.

“I got to work with my hero, Tony Bennett. I said, ‘Mr. Bennett, I’ve stolen everything from you,’ and he said, ‘You know, kid, when you steal from one person, you’re just a thief, but when you steal from everybody, you can call it research.’ And that’s what we do as artists,” Bublé explained.

Snoop Dogg came afterward, and he likened Sterlace’s singing to a spiritual experience. “You captivated me like I was in church. The way you just held control of the audience. You made me move, you made me get up,” he shared.

With all four coaches vying for Sterlace’s attention, the pressure was on for the teenager to make her decision. However, Stefani unexpectedly upped the ante.

In a move that shocked her fellow coaches and sparked controversy online, the singer brought Corn onstage. She claimed the cat had appeared on her porch and had no name. Then, she decided to call it “Sydney” after the young singer.

Stefani’s strange method appeared to charm both the contestant and the audience, with Snoop Dogg playfully calling it an “illegal use of an animal.” As a result, Sterlace chose to join Team Gwen.

In a 2022 interview with PEOPLE, Shelton opened up about the lessons he’s learned from being a stepdad, explaining that the boys have shown him “a different kind of self-worth.” They’ve taught me something about myself that I never knew: I’m more than just a country singer or a goofy guy,” he said. “I’m someone they actually lean on, and that’s not a responsibility that I ever had and not something that I ever considered even being into.

Shelton reflected on how his priorities have shifted, explaining that it’s a different form of self-worth where he places himself lower on the scale, allowing the children to come before him. His comments highlight how being a stepfather has transformed his life and brought new meaning to his role in the Stefani-Shelton family.