Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Split – Just Days After Her Birthday
After 3 years, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Have Reportedly Split – Wait, What?!
Trust me, I’m just as shocked as you are…
Just two days after Kelsea Ballerini’s birthday on September 12, news broke that she and Chase Stokes have apparently called it quits. A rep for Kelsea confirmed the split to PEOPLE, saying:
“They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. It happens.”
What makes this even more surprising is that Chase had just posted a sweet birthday tribute to Kelsea. Alongside a carousel of photos, he captioned the post:
“Although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, I’d say I’m lookin’ forward to more of this. Happy birthday, my love ❤️.”
The couple first got together in January 2023 and made their red carpet debut in April at the CMT Awards. Chase quickly became a major support system for Kelsea, especially following the release of her deeply personal EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.
They seemed completely smitten, frequently sharing photos, sweet comments, and public displays of affection. Kelsea even wrote To the Men That Love Women After Heartbreak about him.
So yes, this news feels sudden—and a bit heartbreaking.
Whether the rumours are true or not, we hope both Kelsea and Chase find happiness moving forward. Love isn’t always easy, especially in the public eye.