Chase Stokes has sparked new speculation about his relationship with country singer Kelsea Ballerini after sharing a cryptic message on Instagram Stories. The 33-year-old Outer Banks star posted the message months after their reported split in September, just weeks after the pair were spotted holding hands in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Fans are now questioning whether any possibility of a reconciliation is dead.
In his post on November 20, Chase appeared to directly address the status of his relationship. “Don’t believe the media. I have been blocked, I did nothing wrong,” he wrote. With a red heart, he said, “Sorry. I tried.” In a follow-up slide, he addressed fans, saying, “I’m sorry for the people who believed in us. It’s what it is. Onward and upward.” Neither Chase nor Kelsea, 32, currently follow each other on Instagram, leading to speculation.
Here’s what fans need to know about their recent split
Chase’s posts come months after a representative for Ballerini confirmed that the pair had ended their nearly three-year relationship in September. At the time, a source said, “They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried everything possible to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t do it. It happens.” Despite this, the couple sparked reconciliation rumors when Kelsea visited Chase on the set of the final season of Outer Banks in Croatia on November 7. They were seen holding hands at a restaurant and later walking together in Old Town.
Speculations intensified after a video of her dancing on the streets of Dubrovnik went viral. However, Chase’s recent Instagram post suggests that the relationship, romantic or otherwise, may definitely be over.
A look at their relationship
Chase and Kelsea first sparked dating rumors in January 2023. In February, Chase told People that they were “spending some time together”, though Kelsea later confirmed their romance, revealing that she had made the first move by sending him a message. “I never watched his show,” she said on Call Her Daddy, “but I just knew about it, and I was immediately into it.”
The couple had their first memorable meeting two years ago. Kelsea recalled to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in January, “It was like an ungodly hour of 5 in the morning… I heard that he was so sweet to her, and gave her so much time and attention and intention. It was just a beautiful thing to see.”
Chase had constantly praised Kelsea throughout their relationship. In April 2024, he told People that she was the most genuine person anyone could meet and praised her for making time for everyone, adding that being with her meant truly having her. Even weeks before their breakup, he shared a birthday tribute calling her his “love” and mentioning that although she wasn’t excited about turning 32, he was looking forward to more moments together.
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