Gwen Stefani hugs and kisses Sean Paul amid speculation of marital issues with husband Blake Shelton

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: In an unexpected turn of events, Gwen Stefani was spotted cozying up to another A-list singer, Sean Paul, at the Cali Vibes Music Festival in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, February 17.

The latest events occurred amid speculation about Gwen's marriage woes with husband Blake Shelton and fans worry that their marriage is on the rocks.

However, Gwen has been putting an end to such suspicions by inviting Blake to participate on stage to perform their new song 'Purple Irises,' per The US Sun.

Gwen Stefani snuggled close to Sean Paul amid marital issue rumors

The duo was seen beaming in backstage pictures that rapper Sean Paul posted to Instagram, but that's not all. Dressed in a sweatshirt and aviator jacket, she gave him a massive kiss on his cheek in one picture. Blake appeared to be somewhere else, but Gwen was grinning in the pictures.

Sean Paul also gave a performance during the nostalgic Cali Vibes Music Festival, per The US Sun.

Along with Paul, famous musicians including Gwen and Wiz Khalifa were scheduled to be performing a range of musical styles during the three-day Cali Vibes music festival.

Gwen Stefani holds Blake Shelton's hand in fleeting moment

Fans have been speculating that the former 'No Doubt' singer's marriage might be in jeopardy, but Gwen has been putting an end to those speculations.

In a recent TikTok post that highlighted her most recent live performance, Gwen was seen holding hands with her husband Blake. She let her viewers witness all of the behind-the-scenes preparation work.

Fans with keen eyes could see a quick glimpse of her holding hands with Blake off-stage in a split second. Blake joined Gwen onstage to sing their new song, 'Purple Irises.'

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have 'been spending a lot of time away from each other'

Blake and Gwen have a busy schedule this year with new business ventures and tours. An insider disclosed that their busy schedules have made it more difficult for them to find time for each other this year.

An insider told Life & Style, "They’ve been spending a lot of time away from each other the past several months. It’s been frustrating. Their relationship of late has been a lot of texting and talking on the phone."

Blake and Gwen were once inseparable, but things have changed. The insider said, "Everyone loves them together, so hopefully this is just a temporary thing."

The singers released their duet, 'Purple Irises,' earlier in February, defying rumors of a split. The lyrics, which include the line "No, I never knew a love like this. Now, we're picking purple irises," give the impression that the song is a love song.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani sent cryptic messages amid marital issues rumors

Fans were worried about Blake and Gwen's marital situation following months of rumored marital problems after they both published cryptic posts on social media.

In an Instagram video uploaded on January 22, Blake remarked, "Hey y’all, this is Blake Shelton and we’re officially one month out from the Back to the Honky Tonk tour. I can’t wait to hit the road with Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts."

A day later, on January 23, Gwen shared on her Instagram Story that she was prepared to "hit the road" herself as part of a promotion for her partnership with the cosmetics company, IPSY.

Blake and Gwen appeared to be planning the road trip together, but it was possible that their paths would diverge.

According to a source, Blake and Gwen are currently "leading separate lives," as Life & Style earlier reported. "It’s very sad, but the writing seems to be on the wall for their marriage." The couple's marriage is "definitely in trouble," the source clarified at the time.

The insider added: "Lately, they’ve been at odds about everything from career decisions and the parenting of her three boys to where they spend most of their time. The tension continues to grow, and Blake and Gwen are drifting apart as a result."