The country sing had good intentions as he surprised Carson Daly’s young daughter as a bunny, but it did not go well.
aster weekend is here, and as families celebrate with egg hunts and spring treats, an iconic holiday moment is hopping back into the spotlight thanks to Blake Shelton’s hilarious visit with Carson Daly and his family that didn’t go quite as planned. If you were to ask Daly’s daughter, she’d probably think it was less a festive pop-in and more of an attack from Easter Bunny Blake.
In April 2022, the country superstar and former Coach of The Voice decided to get festive by dressing up as the Easter Bunny and showing up at Daly’s home to surprise his longtime friend. A proud father of four, Daly’s daughter, Goldie, was less than thrilled with the unexpected visit. Instead of delivering Easter cheer, Shelton’s well-meant prank totally backfired in the funniest way. Daly shared the moment on social media, capturing the exact second his young daughter Goldie became terrified of the towering 6’5″ bunny.
While Bunny Shelton held Daly’s daughter, Goldie turned to her father with utter horror. As Goldie burst into tears, Shelton beamed from bunny ear to bunny ear for the Easter snapshot, finding humor in the chaotic holiday moment. Daly captioned the Instagram post, “Goldie’s not so sure about this Oklahoma #EasterBunny. #HappyEaster.”
Blake Shelton and Carson Daly’s bromance
Carson Daly hosts the Today Show on Wednesday, October 11, 2023; Blake Shelton poses on the red carpet before Season 23 Episode 15 of The Voice. Photo: Getty Images
Shelton’s hysterical Easter pop-in joins a legion of cherished memories between the country star and Daly, who have been friends for many years thanks to their shared tenure on The Voice.
“Carson’s a grumpy old man,” Shelton teased with People in a January 2023 interview. “He truly is the grumpiest man on the planet, and I’d say that if he were sitting right here next to me. He is just one of those guys where he’s got a backache, or he’s mad I’m taking too long. He’s just always chewing my ass out about something.”
Daly’s curmudgeonly antics never faze Shelton, who says their friendship works “because it rolls off my back, and he’s OK with me making fun of him.”
Blake Shelton says Carson Daly is the “glue” of The Voice
Carson Daly Blake Shelton attend the 2022 NBCUniversal Upfront Events in New York City. Photo: Maarten de Boer/NBC
Despite the cheeky asides and fake rivalry seen throughout The Voice, Shelton and Daly are the best of buds, remaining tight following Shelton’s final season as a Coach in Season 23.
“Today’s just gonna be weird!” Daly shared on social media on Shelton’s final day in the red chair. “No other way to put it. For over 12 years I’ve watched the cowboy do his thing on @nbcthevoice & we have laughed & had fun, literally the entire time. Thank you buddy! Enjoy your big red chair retirement, you’ve earned it! Now let’s go make a drink! (Bring some ice over from your room, they never gave me any) #OneMoreShow,”
The fuzzy feelings are mutual. Shelton told People, “[Daly] is the glue of The Voice. I’ve said that for years.”
Rest assured, Shelton and Daly are forever friends. Not only did Daly officiate Gwen Stefani and Shelton’s July 2021 wedding, but Shelton and Daly hosted their own show, Barmageddon, giving them ample time to catch up over bar games and drinks. And to think that their friendship all began with their behind-the-scenes shenanigans on The Voice.
