"We got along famously instantly:" Adam Levine opens up about his co-star Kelsea Ballerini as they hit it off on The Voice

Adam Levine and Kelsea Ballerini (Image via Getty)
Adam Levine and Kelsea Ballerini (Image via Getty)

Adam Levine has recently spoken about his growing friendship with Kelsea Ballerini, his co-star on The Voice Season 27.

The Maroon 5 singer, who made a comeback to the show this year after a hiatus of nearly six years, is currently hosting alongside John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini, and Michael Bublé. Speaking about his bond with Ballerini, he described his friendship as “instant”, comparing it to his relationship with longtime frenemy Blake Shelton.

"We got along famously instantly — like a nice, friendly, sweet version of when I met Blake.” He said.

For instance, the 46-year-old shared that when they were recording a performance with fellow coaches, Ballerini playfully teased Levine about his reserved nature while singing.

"...she'd be like, 'Hey, you going to pretend you like us?’ And I thought that was so f---ing funny and on point and great — and just instant friendship, because I always love someone who's not afraid to give me a little bit of s--.” He said.

The 31-year-old singer is the youngest and the only female coach in the show. She has embraced her role as the "little sister" of the group and is often seen engaging in light-hearted banter with Levine and others. Here is what we know.

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What happened when Adam Levine trolled Kelsea Ballerini for her boyfriend?

Adam Levine and Kelsea Ballerini's bond on The Voice is often described as sibling-like due to their playful and teasing interactions.

According to a report on NBC News, during one of the episodes, when she was texting her boyfriend, the singer noticed it and took a chance to poke fun at her. He said in a funny, high-pitched voice,

“You're texting your boyfriend, oo-ooh.”
“Guys, really?”

She said, which prompted John Legend to say,

“She said, 'Mind your business!'" These three!”

Kelsea Ballerini is reportedly dating Outer Banks star Chase Stokes following her divorce from her ex-husband Morgan Evans in 2022, according to a report in Fox News. She talked about her relationship in an interview with People magazine, saying:

“I look at love really practically now, and somehow it’s my favorite version of it. I didn’t really have an example of what a solid relationship looked like in my developmental years. I learned the hard way.”
2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty
2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty
“Now my version of love that I’ve found, it’s steady and it’s human, and we work on it. That, to me, honestly, is the s*xiest thing, like, ‘Hey, you want to go to therapy? Let’s go to therapy.’ Being so down with your person to put in the work for each other and individually, it’s a very new kind of love for me.”

As for her sibling bond with Levine, the latter recently shared in an interview with People magazine that the best trait in Ballerini is her authenticity.

Maroon 5 Concert At Mumbai - Source: Getty
Maroon 5 Concert At Mumbai - Source: Getty
"What I like about her is that what you see is what you get. A lot of things these days are manufactured, but she’s been really tried-and-true to who she is and unafraid to do what she wants to do musically.”

During the show, the duo often look at each other for encouragement to push the red button, which showcases their supportive dynamic and is a reflection of their sibling-like bond.


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Edited by Deebakar