BREAKING NEWS: Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are officially back together just months after their brief split. Sources close to the couple confirm that the pair “never really stopped” communicating during their time apart, reigniting their romance earlier this fall.
The couple initially parted ways in September 2025 after two years of dating, but insiders revealed to Us Weekly that their breakup was short-lived. Ballerini, 32, and Stokes, 33, reconnected while both were in Europe, with a source stating, “Kelsea wanted to give it another chance and missed Chase a lot.” Stokes never wanted the breakup, believing they just needed time to figure things out.
The duo, known for their supportive presence at each other’s events, appears to have worked through past issues. “There’s still a lot of love there, so they fell back into it very naturally,” the source added.
This rekindled relationship comes as Ballerini releases her latest single “I Sit in Parks,” which touches on themes of longing and missed opportunities. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the couple together near Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle on October 13, where they were “very much loved-up and holding hands.”
Just weeks later, they were spotted in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on November 7, the same day Ballerini’s new song dropped. This sighting further solidifies reports of their renewed commitment to each other.
Ballerini and Stokes first began dating in January 2023, shortly after Ballerini finalized her divorce from ex-husband Morgan Evans. Their relationship has been characterized by mutual admiration, with Ballerini expressing that Stokes possesses “golden retriever energy,” a testament to their emotional connection.
As this relationship develops, fans are eager to see how their love story continues to unfold. With both stars actively in the spotlight, the next few months could bring even more updates on this beloved couple.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
