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Blake Shelton asked Gwen Stefani’s sons for ‘their permission’ before surprise proposal following split rumors

BLAKE Shelton asked Gwen Stefani's sons for "their permission" before the couple's surprise proposal.

The popped the questions falling rumors that they were headed toward a split.

Blake asked Gwen's three sons for 'their permission' to propose
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Blake asked Gwen's three sons for 'their permission' to proposeCredit: Getty Images
The couple got engaged in October
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The couple got engaged in OctoberCredit: Instagram

shares three sons with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale: Kingston, 14, Zuma, 12, and Apollo, 6.

A source revealed to on Wednesday that the 44-year-old singer had a serious discussion with Gwen's sons before the engagement.

The insider said: "Blake told her boys that he wanted to propose and asked their permission.

"Her family very much approves of him. He's an amazing partner and a great extra dad to the boys. Gwen is ecstatic. The proposal was a surprise."

The source added that Blake and Gwen, 51, are "very excited" about their engagement.

Blake has become close with Gwen's sons
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Blake has become close with Gwen's sonsCredit: Instagram/Gwen Stefani
The source said he's 'a great extra dad to the boys'
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The source said he's 'a great extra dad to the boys'Credit: Instagram

Following weeks of speculation that the couple was about to call it quits, Gwen announced their plans to tie the knot.

The No Doubt singer shared their  while sharing a kiss with the country star.

She simply wrote in the caption: "Yes, please!"

Blake also shared the snap and wrote: "Hey Gwen, thanks for saving my 2020... And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!"

The speculation of a possible split began when Gwen admitted that .

Gwen shares her sons with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale
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Gwen shares her sons with ex-husband Gavin RossdaleCredit: Getty - Contributor
The engagement news came following rumors of a possible split
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The engagement news came following rumors of a possible splitCredit: Getty - Contributor

She added: “[This] is the first time we’ve been apart in six months.”

 when they cuddled together while celebrating their win at the 2020 CMT Music Awards.

While Gwen was married to Gavin from 2002-2016, Blake was married to fellow country star Miranda Lambert from 2011-2015.

They later shut down split rumors
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They later shut down split rumorsCredit: Getty Images

It was recently reported that the engaged coaches have been

A source told : “They have been in prenup talks for a few months. The process has been extremely effortless.”

While there have been “no hiccups or outrageous demands” during the discussions, the prenup has not yet been finalized.

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The insider added: “These are two mature adults that love each other.”

The source explained Gwen “just can’t afford to not have [a prenup] with Blake” because she didn't have one with Gavin and didn't want to make the same mistake twice.

It's been reported that the pair has been negotiating a prenup 'for months'
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It's been reported that the pair has been negotiating a prenup 'for months'Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Music stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are engaged
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