Adam Levine, the Maroon 5 frontman and longtime coach on NBC’s The Voice, has always been a master at turning moments of disappointment into opportunities for joy. On May 20, 2025, after a dramatic finale for Season 27 of The Voice where his team fell short of victory, Levine surprised fans with a heartwarming announcement: he and his wife, Behati Prinsloo, are expecting their fourth child. The 45-year-old singer, who returned to the show after a five-year hiatus, shared the news on Instagram just hours after the finale aired, proving once again that for Levine, family triumphs far outweigh professional setbacks. The announcement has sparked a wave of celebration among fans, who are thrilled to see Levine’s growing family and his unwavering optimism in the face of loss.

Levine’s return to The Voice for Season 27, which premiered on February 3, 2025, was a highly anticipated event for fans of the singing competition. As one of the original coaches alongside Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green, Levine had been a mainstay on the show for its first 16 seasons, securing three wins with Javier Colon (Season 1), Tessanne Chin (Season 5), and Jordan Smith (Season 9). After leaving in 2019 to focus on his family and music career, Levine made a triumphant return this year, joining new coach Kelsea Ballerini and returning coaches John Legend and Michael Bublé. “I just felt like it was time,” Levine told E! News in January 2025, explaining his decision to come back. “I had some time to reflect and do my thing and be with my family.” Despite not missing the show during his absence, he admitted to becoming “more nostalgic” about the experience once he resumed his coaching duties.

Season 27 was a rollercoaster for Levine, who brought his signature charisma and competitive spirit to the red chair. His team featured standout artist Lucia Flores-Wiseman, a Seattle singer whose acoustic Blind Audition of Angela Aguilar’s “La Llorona” earned a four-chair turn and made her a frontrunner throughout the competition. Levine strategically navigated the season, even making a controversial decision during the Playoffs to advance Lucia over other talented team members like Conor James and Britton Moore, hoping to secure a clear path for her to the finale. However, despite Lucia’s impressive performances, including a duet with Levine on The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” during the Live Finale, Team Adam fell short. On May 20, 2025, Adam David from Team Michael Bublé was crowned the winner, beating out Lucia, Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé), Jaelen Johnston (Team Ballerini), and RENZO (Team Legend).

The loss was a bittersweet moment for Levine, who had hoped to reclaim his Voice legacy with a fourth win. Yet, true to his nature, Levine didn’t dwell on the defeat. During the finale, his daughter Dusty Rose, 8, was spotted in the audience, watching in awe as her father performed—a heartwarming moment captured in an Instagram Story by Prinsloo, showing just how much family means to Levine even in the midst of competition. “Adam Levine’s team may have lost The Voice this season, but when you have your daughter cheering you on from the sidelines, you can’t be sad,” an NBC article noted on May 22, 2025. It was this family-first mindset that set the stage for Levine’s joyful announcement just hours later.

At 11:30 PM on May 20, 2025, shortly after the finale aired, Levine took to Instagram to share the news with his 15 million followers. Alongside a candid photo of him and Prinsloo on a beach at sunset, with their three children—Dusty Rose, 8, Gio Grace, 6, and their 2-year-old son whose name has not been publicly revealed—Levine wrote, “We’re growing again! Baby #4 is on the way, and we couldn’t be happier. Win or lose, this is what it’s all about. Love you, Behati.” The post quickly amassed millions of likes and comments, with fans flooding the couple with congratulations. “This is the best news ever! Congrats, Adam and Behati!” one fan wrote. Another added, “Losing The Voice doesn’t matter when you’re winning at life like this!”

Levine and Prinsloo, who tied the knot in 2014 in San José del Cabo, Mexico, have always been open about their love for family life. The couple welcomed Dusty Rose in 2016, followed by Gio Grace in 2018, and their son in January 2023. Levine has often spoken about how fatherhood has transformed him, telling People in December 2023, “I don’t know how you can have a better life. I’m lucky enough to do what I love professionally, but also have the greatest personal life and family I could ever ask for.” During his 2019 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Levine revealed his desire for a large family, joking, “I thrive in chaos,” while noting that Prinsloo, an only child, wanted “like 100 babies.” The announcement of their fourth child aligns with this vision, showing that the couple is well on their way to building the big, chaotic family they’ve always dreamed of.

The timing of the announcement—just hours after the Voice finale loss—speaks volumes about Levine’s priorities. Throughout his return to the show, Levine emphasized that his family was a major factor in both his departure in 2019 and his return in 2025. “I wanted to stop at this point and be with my young family,” he said in a 2019 interview, explaining his initial exit after 16 seasons. “I’m obsessed with them. I adore them in a way I never thought I could adore another person.” His return in 2025 came after he felt “well rested” and ready to dive back into coaching, as he shared in a June 2024 Instagram video announcing his comeback: “I’m so excited. I cannot wait. I’m ready to go.” Yet, even as he competed fiercely on The Voice, Levine’s focus on family remained evident, from bringing his daughter to the finale to his immediate pivot to sharing personal joy after the loss.

Levine’s announcement also comes at a pivotal moment in his career. Just days after the Voice finale, on May 27, 2025, Good Housekeeping reported that Levine would not be returning for Season 28, set to premiere in the fall of 2025. Instead, he confirmed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2025 that Maroon 5 is releasing a new single, “Priceless,” featuring singer Lisa, at the end of May, with a new album slated for the summer and a tour in the fall. “I’m really excited about it,” Levine told Fallon, hinting at a busy year ahead. Fans were ecstatic, with one commenting on YouTube, “Adam Levine & his guys are legends who churned out loads of classics.” The song “Priceless,” which Levine wrote for Prinsloo, holds special meaning for the couple, especially now as they prepare to welcome another child.

For Prinsloo, who has been a steady presence in Levine’s life since they met in 2012, the news of baby number four is a continuation of their shared journey. The Victoria’s Secret model, 37, has often shared glimpses of their family life on Instagram, from a July 2023 trip to Paris captioned “GANG” to a September 2024 snapshot of her and their son enjoying an ocean view. During her second pregnancy with Gio Grace, Levine told Ellen DeGeneres in 2017, “She’s the champion of the world. You wouldn’t know that she’s 7 months pregnant.” Prinsloo’s strength and grace as a mother have been a source of inspiration for Levine, who dedicated his recent single to her as a testament to their enduring love.

The announcement has also sparked renewed conversations about Levine’s ability to balance his professional and personal life. Despite the Voice loss, Levine’s optimism and focus on family have resonated with fans, many of whom see him as a role model for prioritizing what truly matters. “Adam Levine may not have won The Voice, but he’s winning at fatherhood,” one fan wrote on X. Another added, “This man knows how to turn a loss into a win—congrats on baby #4!” As Levine prepares for a new album, a tour, and now a new addition to his family, his journey continues to inspire, proving that even in the face of professional setbacks, personal joy can shine the brightest.