It isn’t getting any harder and harder for Adam Levine to publicly burn longtime BFF Blake Shelton.
The Maroon 5 frontman kept his playful rivalry with The Voice alum very much alive while recently sharing insight into their decade-long friendship.
During an April 28 appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Seth Meyers asked Adam what it’s been like returning to the NBC singing competition series for season 27 without the country superstar by his side.
“I apologize for the question I’m going to ask you because I know everybody asks you it,” Seth inquired. “Do you miss Blake?”
Without missing a beat, Adam quickly replied, “No. He’s just not a memorable guy. I forgot who he was. I don’t know who you are talking about.”
Noting the musicians have a “special” dynamic after years of coaching on The Voice together, Seth then recounted a hilarious story from when Blake was a guest on Late Night.
“He was on this show and he said something that started really sweet,” the SNL recalled, “Which was he said, ‘I want Adam to play at my wedding because his songs are so boring. Nobody will remember that part of it.’ But you guys had to come to an agreement about burning each other on camera, right? Because, obviously, you’re real friends.”
Adam’s response?
“First of all, he would be lucky to have us play at his wedding!” the rocker quipped. “Alright, Blake? I know you’re watching this because you have nothing else right now because you’re not on The Voice anymore.”
Jokes aside, Adam admitted he and Blake “just felt really comfortable with each other right away” when they met in 2011 filming season one.
“They threw these four people in these four turning chairs,” he noted. “Back then, we were like, ‘This is weird.’ We all felt like part of this team. We started dissing each other casually. And then we had a really specific moment where we were like, I was like, ‘Is there a too far for you? Is there an over the line for you?’ He was like, ‘Buddy, you hit me as hard as you want. You will never go too hard.’ And he stayed pretty true to that. I got more sensitive than he did.”
While the stars’ enduring bond survives off the show, Adam recently revealed the real reason he returned to The Voice after taking time off since his 2019 exit.
“I just felt like it was time,” the 46-year-old told E! News correspondent Will Marfuggi in January. “I had some time to reflect and do my thing and be with my family.”
As he put it, “I was ready to do it, then the stars aligned and here I am.”
The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on NBC.
In the meantime, keep reading to look back at Adam’s cutest family moments with wife Behati Prinsloo and kids.
Mommy and Me
Behati Prinsloo and one of her daughters enjoyed an ocean view in this September 2024 snapshot.
Reaching New Heights
Behati enjoyed time on the court with her son in a September 2024 pic.
Like We Were in Paris
“GANG,” Maroon 5 rocker Adam Levine captioned a photo of him and Behati walking with their daughters Dusty Rose and Gio Grace during a July 2023 trip to Paris.
Jet Lag
After landing in Paris, Behati provided a glimpse at their son, who joined the fam in January 2023.
Museum Trip
Behati, Adam, and their children took in the art in Paris.
Street Fashion
Behati and her daughter posed during their 2023 trip to France.
Baby’s First Sunset
In a series of snaps captioned “A blink of an eye,” Behati included a photo of Adam holding their son up on the beach during sunset.
Baby Feet
Behati posted this pic of one of her and Adam’s daughters kissing their new baby’s feet on her Instagram Stories in March 2023.
Play Time
When Maroon 5 began their concert in residency in Las Vegas, the pair’s daughters tagged along to support in March 2023.
Watching Dad Onstage
In March 2023, one of the couple’s daughters watched Adam rehearse in Las Vegas.
First Pic of Baby No. 3
What happens in Vegas sometimes ends up on the ‘gram. Behati and Adam’s baby joined along for the family’s Sin City jaunt.
Holiday Fun
The couple’s daughters enjoyed some play time in December 2021.
Mother & Daughter
Behati captioned this May 2021 Instagram pic of herself and Dusty, “My little shadow.”
Dressed and Ready
“Girls just want to have fun,” Adam wrote of this playful snap featuring Behati and their daughters.
Happy Birthday, Gio Grace
Behati shared this filtered pic of herself and Gio for her February 2021 birthday. The supermodel captioned the Instagram post, “My bestie turned 3.”
Bathroom Selfie
“When the flu hits your house and you feel better but can’t leave yet!” Behati captioned this February 2020 photo of herself and Dusty. “Wear princess dresses and @maxrouxla sweatsuits sup.”
Girls’ Night
Behati got playful with her little ones in this December 2019 Instagram photo.
Happy Birthday, Dusty Rose
“Can’t believe she’s 3 today,” Behati captioned this September 2019 pic of the couple’s eldest daughter. “LOVE YOU FOREVER.”
Young Photographer
Dusty got behind the camera for this Instagram photo of the supermodel and then-18-month-old Gio.
Beach Girls
Behati walked on the beach with a tiny Gio in March 2019.
Girls’ Selfie
Behati shared this pic of herself with Dusty and Gio in August 2019.
The Girls
“Here’s to the sleepless nights, bleeding nipples, crying, laughing, the highest of highs and lowest of lows and everything in between,” the supermodel wrote of this July 2018 photo. “I won’t change a single thing, being mom to Dusty and Gio keeps me strong, motivated and empowered.”
Gio Grace’s First Christmas
Behati shared this pic of the couple’s second child, then 10 months old, in December 2018.
Family Bonding
Behati captioned this Thanksgiving 2018 Instagram pic, “THANKFUL.”
Sister Love
Behati shared this Instagram pic of her girls in September 2018.
Just the Girls
On hand for Adam’s February 2017 Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony: Behati, then-4-month-old Dusty and his Voice co-star Gwen Stefani.
Star Family
“A very surreal and amazing day for our family,” Behati wrote on Instagram of the Walk of Fame ceremony. “I’m so proud of all your accomplishments, but mostly I’m proud of the amazing person you are. Best dad best husband, we love you.”
Dusty Rose’s First Christmas
Behati shared this 2016 photo of herself with the couple’s eldest daughter, then 3 months old, captioning the post, “Best Christmas.”
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