**Morgan Wallen’s Cowboy Pals Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan ‘Give Him the Boot’ After Dangerous Baseball Bat Incident**
*Published Oct. 27, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET*
Morgan Wallen’s longtime country music friends Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are reportedly distancing themselves from the singer following a recent dangerous incident that nearly seriously injured a fan. RadarOnline.com has learned that the reckless behavior, which involved Wallen inadvertently hitting Neisha Bautista—the wife of retired MLB slugger José Bautista—with a baseball bat, has worn thin with the veteran stars.
Blake Shelton, 49, and Morgan Wallen, 32, share a history dating back to 2014 when Wallen appeared on *The Voice*, and Wallen later opened for Luke Bryan, 49, during his 2018 *What Makes You Country* tour. Despite this connection, sources say Wallen’s recent actions have strained his relationships with these seasoned artists.
### Incident at the Toronto Show
The incident occurred on September 5 during Wallen’s ironically named *I’m the Problem* tour in Toronto. As Wallen prepared to walk onstage alongside José Bautista, the retired Toronto Blue Jays star handed him a baseball bat. After swinging, Wallen carelessly tossed the bat aside, unintentionally striking Bautista’s wife, Neisha, who was filming the show on her phone at the time.
According to insiders, Neisha screamed in shock. Someone nearby quickly checked on her, asking, “S**t. You OK?” Though she assured them she was fine, her husband José appeared stunned, covering his mouth in disbelief at the dangerous mishap.
### Tough Love from Shelton and Bryan
An insider revealed, “It’s sad for Blake because Morgan has been his protégé. He will always have a soft spot for him and hopes Morgan turns it around.” However, the source added that Blake believes “tough love is what Morgan needs. Nothing else has worked.” Luke Bryan reportedly shares the same sentiment.
“Luke took Morgan under his wing years ago and tried to advise him on how to stay out of trouble,” the insider explained. “But then this happened, and he’s pretty disgusted.”
### A Pattern of Reckless Behavior
This latest incident isn’t the first time Wallen has attracted negative attention for his behavior. In May 2020, he was arrested outside Kid Rock’s Nashville venue, Big Honky Tonk, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, though he was later cleared of those charges. Then, in February 2021, Wallen was accused of using a racial slur, which stirred significant controversy.
Sources close to Shelton and Bryan say they have been patient and supportive despite Wallen’s history. However, “What they say goes in one ear and out the other. They’re tired of Morgan’s irresponsible, immature ways.”
### Still Hopeful for Change
Despite their frustrations, the insider notes that if Wallen chooses to change, both Luke and Blake will be there to support him.
“If Morgan ever wants to change, Luke and Blake will be there for him,” the source concluded.
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Morgan Wallen’s future in the country music community now hangs in the balance as his closest allies weigh tough love against his continued risky behavior.
https://radaronline.com/p/morgan-wallen-reckless-behavior-blake-shelton-luke-bryan/
