Gwen Stefani’s ex-husband was spotted at the 2024 MTV EMAs with his girlfriend, who wore a revealing outfit.
Fans reacted strongly to Gavin Rossdale’s appearance with girlfriend Xhoana Xheneti, questioning her outfit choice and noting her striking resemblance to his ex, Gwen Stefani.
Rossdale and Xheneti walked the red carpet arm in arm both wearing all-black outfits. The English musician went for a casual look in a sheer T-shirt, sparkly jeans, and sneakers with a white sole. The 59-year-old styled his dark hair in a smooth, slicked-back look.
Meanwhile, his 35-year-old girlfriend opted for a daring look, wearing a revealing cutout dress paired with leather gloves and platform boots. She styled her blond hair down and straight and went for dramatic makeup featuring bold red lipstick and a silver smokey eye.
Gavin Rossdale’s red-carpet appearance with his girlfriend left fans drawing numerous comparisons to his ex-wife, Stefani, to whom Xheneti bears an uncanny resemblance. Fans also questioned her intentions with Rossdale.
One observer remarked, “She is getting her 5 minutes of fame and she is eating it up…he whispers to her 2x and she doesn’t care or ever look at him …obviously there for arm candy and fame [sic].”
Another commented bluntly, “She’s clearly there for the media coverage 😂.” The conversation went on with one fan noting the age difference, “He could be her dad.” Others didn’t hold back with their critiques of her style, with one suggesting, “Buy that girl some clothes.”
Some people focused on her resemblance to Stefani, writing, “Kinda looks like Gwen.” A fan echoed that thought with, “Gwen clone wannabe… Epic Fail,” while another described her as “A weird… scary version of Gwen.”
Another user joked about Rossdale’s taste, “Well he definitely has a type. A song popped into my head after seeing this. Obsessed by Olivia Rodrigo. I think they are both obsessed with Gwen. It’s obvious.”
One fan, with a different opinion, stated, “Well he sure traded down.” One fan had a more comical take, commenting, “Wow they both look scary 😨 his werewolf hairline kills me.” Yet, not everyone was critical; one admirer said, “She’s a babe but he has real talent and he’s a babe.”
Others seemed to prefer Rossdale solo, with a fan commenting, “Great pic Gavin! Do prefer the solo ones 😏🖤.” And a few couldn’t hide their disapproval, with one simply calling the appearance, “How embarrassing 😂😂.”
Rossdale seemed proud and happy to be in Xheneti’s company at the event as a short clip shows him holding her closely to him by the waist. As they posed for pictures, he leaned in occasionally to whisper to her.
The “Adrenaline” singer posted a video and photos from the event on his Instagram, captioning the post, “Had a brilliant weekend in Manchester for the @mtvema. It was so good to play the show and the awards were a blast. Ran into some great people. Love being back home .🖤.”
The pictures on the post showed Xhoana Xheneti and Rossdale looking utterly smitten by each other. The couple went public with their relationship in March 2024 when Rossdale posted a selfie of the two from Xheneti’s birthday dinner and captioned it, “Hey finally got to have a birthday dinner with my girl @xhoana_x here’s to a year filled with magic for you 🖤.”
On October 30, 2024, Xheneti also took to Instagram to celebrate Rossdale’s birthday, posting a series of sweet and playful selfies of the couple that showcased their chemistry. She wrote, “Happy Bornday my love! May this solar return be a sweet one.. In true Scorpio fashion, may you get all that you desire. ❤️🔥.”
Rossdale seems to have found his happily-ever-after years after his split from Gwen Stefani, who filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. The two were married for 13 years and share three children, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. As much as they parted ways, the two vowed to co-parent and raise their kids in a healthy and happy environment.
Now, ever since Rossdale went public with his relationship with Xheneti, fans have been commenting on her striking resemblance to Stefani. Earlier this year, during a getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Rossdale and Xheneti, were seen engaging in public displays of affection. This prompted a wave of double takes and buzzing social media commentary.
Xheneti, who is an Albanian singer seemed to have fully embraced their vacation spirit. Photographs obtained by a news outlet showed the couple in various moments of intimacy and leisure. Xheneti embodied a casual yet striking presence. She wrapped her arms around Rossdale from behind as he comfortably sat in a chair.
In another tender moment, she gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek, a move that Rossdale relished as he smiled, busily engaged with his phone.
Rossdale opted for a laid-back look, donning a black tank top paired with army fatigue swim shorts. Xheneti sported a black bikini complemented by distressed jean shorts, her blonde hair neatly pulled back with a stylish black headband. This made her red lipstick a standout feature against her minimalist ensemble.
The visual similarity between Xheneti and Stefani was undeniable and became a central point of discussion among observers. Xheneti’s choice of a bold red lip, platinum blonde hair, and a fashion-forward ensemble closely mirrored Stefani’s iconic style.
The public’s reaction to this resemblance was a mix of amusement and bewilderment. Many fans turned to social media to express their thoughts. Comments flooded in, with one fan exclaiming, “you’re [sic] telling me that’s not Gwen Stefani?!” and another adding, “This is soooooo bizarre!!! [sic]”
The sentiment that Rossdale might still harbor feelings for Stefani was implied by remarks like, “tell [sic] me you still love Gwen without telling me you still love Gwen 💯.”
Additional comments underscored the confusion and intrigue, “For a minute there I thought Gwen ditched Blake” and “I was sitting here thinking…I thought she was with Blake Shelton… 😳😳😳”. Another agreed “I was so confused it looks exactly like her.” One fan commented, “That’s not Gwen? Wow that’s creepy.” Another joked, “That is the winner of doppelgängers.”
As Rossdale found companionship with Xheneti, the visual parallels to his previous marriage with Stefani invited a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny from the public. Although those photos gained significant public attention, it was not the first time the pair had been spotted together. In April 2024 they made their red carpet debut together.
Rossdale and Xheneti looked perfect in each other’s arms as they attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards. The pair’s red carpet debut sparked numerous reactions online.
The “Little Things” singer shared a series of pictures on Instagram from the event, captioning, “Fun night in hollywood for the @iheartradio awards! Saw some good friends. Watched some Excellent Performances. Lots of good music.”
One photo that particularly caught peoples’ attention was of Rossdale with Xheneti in his arms. Xheneti dazzled in a one-shoulder, light blue chiffon dress. She was wearing the Wave Dress by Aliona Kononova, a designer from Los Angeles with Moldavian roots.
Xheneti accessorized her outfit with blue sunglasses and styled her blonde hair in a high bun with two face-framing tendrils. Meanwhile, Rossdale complemented her in a black jacket, matching trousers, and a yellow T-shirt underneath. He completed the smart and casual look with black sneakers.
Fans commented on the couple’s magnificent appearance. A fan gushed. “The last photo 😍😍😍 Gorgeous couple🙌🏻, while another inquired, “Who’s the pretty lady?? She should smile.” “Glad you had fun G!!! Happy you found #xhoanaxheneti she’s beautiful 🤩 ❤,” an excited fan noted.
Online users were amazed by Rossdale’s new girlfriend’s beauty. “Stunning dress 🔥,” a user said. “It looks so great on her! 👏❤,” another user concurred.
Rossdale and Stefani parted ways in 2015. The “Comedown” singer never thought he would get divorced, as his parents were both married three times each. Still, Rossdale doesn’t sit in regret, looking at how his marriage to Stefani ended.
He only expressed regret about the diminished connection with Stefani, “The biggest thing would be, sometimes I wish that, that, when you see the kids, that sometimes there’s a loss…It’d be nice if there was a sort of more of a connection with the person who made them with me.”
Rossdale lamented the lack of a closer relationship with the mother of his children and the reality of his kids growing up in a broken household. However, he appeared to be happy and in love in his recent photos with his new girlfriend.
While he is in a new relationship, Rossdale and Stefani still co-parent their children. The pair have managed their post-divorce relationship with a focus on their three sons.
Together, they said in a statement, “While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment.”
Rossdale himself has spoken about the importance of putting the children first, emphasizing how their shared parenting approach allows their kids to experience “two opposing ways of life.”
“It really is about putting the children first. That’s how it works, really. I can run my kids autonomously, which is good. When they come around me they know the drills. What’s interesting for them, and what I think is best for my kids, is that they get the chance to see two opposing ways of life—diametrically opposed systems,” he said.
Even though the story is in the past now and the ending seems nice, some mysteries will forever surround the breakup. In an interview, Stefani assured the public that almost nobody knows the specifics about what happened between her and Rossdale.
“Nobody except for my parents, the people involved, and whoever they told. Nobody would believe it if I could really say what happened. I went through months and months of torture,” said the singer, and kept the rest of the story to herself.
The details around their breakup remain unclear, but Rossdale’s new love chapter is now open for all to see. History has a curious way of repeating itself, and as the singer dives into a new relationship with Xheneti, it remains to be seen if the resemblances in their appearances with Stefani will mirror the similarities in their love stories.
