Country Star and Actor Officially Split for Good

Country music star Kelsea Ballerini and Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes have ended their three-year relationship, with sources insisting this breakup is final. The couple's romance, which began shortly after Ballerini's 2022 divorce, reportedly fractured due to Stokes's ongoing jealousy and differing life goals. Ballerini desires marriage and children, while Stokes was reportedly not ready for that future.

Despite attempts to reconcile after an initial split in September, the relationship deteriorated around the New Year. Sources cited misguided control and Stokes's jealousy, which became off-putting as Ballerini's career soared following her album 'Patterns.' Reconciliation rumors surfaced in December after a New Year's Eve post by Stokes, but Ballerini attended the 2026 Grammy Awards solo, signaling the relationship's end.

Neither Ballerini nor Stokes have addressed cheating rumors, which an insider confirmed did not occur. The focus remains on fundamental differences in their visions for the future. Ballerini's friends reportedly saw their previous breakup as an opportunity for her to find someone more aligned with her life plans. While another reconciliation isn't entirely ruled out, it is considered unlikely at this time.