New couple alert?!
For those who don’t know, Kelsea Ballerini announced that he would end things with his ex-husband Morgan Evans in August after almost five years of marriage. The divorce was finalized in November, and the 29-year-old country singer later opened up about why she left the 37-year-old, saying in Tell Me About Jade Iovine podcasts:
“For a while, it was like, ‘Okay, this is just a new phase of a relationship,’ because relationships go through seasons, right? And it’s not always butterflies and rainbows. For a long time, I was like, ‘Oh this is just… Glitter gone. That’s what happened.’ Then you get a phase of waiting for it to come back. And then sometimes it doesn’t. At the end of the day, it’s destructive and self-deprecating when you know something isn’t right and you stick with it.
But now, it looks like Kelsea is ready to move on from a painful chapter in her life because she apparently has a new man in her life! Who, you may ask? Nothing else Outer bank beautiful girl Chase Stokes!
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The romance rumors all started when Chase posted a “lil recap” of pictures from a few weeks ago. Instagramwhich included a snapshot of him and Kelsea snuggling up in the stands College Football National Championship in Inglewood, California. While you can’t see his face, the 30-year-old actor tagged the post. and he wrote “go vols” in the comment section. Swipe to ch-ch-check out the cute pics (below):
Adding fuel to the speculation, Raise the Sugar Cane Chicken Fingers CEO Todd’s grave also dropped some pics on it Twitter of Kelsea holding Chase’s arm during the same game. See (below):
Great time with great people! Congrats to the Georgia Bulldogs on back to back National Championship titles@dylansprouse @austinnorth55 @noahbeck @hichasestokes @druski@lauvsongs @cjcook @tg4hunnid@bank @lileasy_2 @flyguy2stackz@camfordham @zackbia @yg @KelseaBallerini pic.twitter.com/JqO3Kbozui
– Todd Graves (@ToddGraves) January 11, 2023
They seem very cozy and couply based on this photo! But what happened between them? Well, Chase seemed to confirm that he and Kelsea are dating during an interview TMZ on wednesday! When the paparazzi told the Netflix stat that they “make the cutest couple,” he just said “thank you” – instead of shutting down rumors. He then continued:
“She is a beautiful girl. We’re having fun and that’s all I’ll say.
That sounds like confirmation to us! But to her credit, Kelsea remains a bit coy about the matter. Earlier this week, the Peter Pan The artist was rumored to be in a video posted on TikTok. He shared a screenshot of the gossip account TwoMe who stated that she was not dating Chase because “he was too busy constantly asking the manager Soho house nash when he came all the way after the last call.” Addressing the comment, he said in the clip:
“I know, I know, I know, I know, stop reading, stop looking. But what’s going on, man? What is this? Don’t do that”
Kelsea then noted in the caption:
“I’m going to break up with the internet 5 for sure.”
@kelseaballerini I want to break up with the internet 5 are you sure????
♬ original voice – Kelsea Ballerini
During an Ask Me Anything session on Wednesday’s ‘gram, a fan asked if she wanted to clear the air about any rumors at the moment – and she gave an honest responseto the question, writing:
“hahaha honestly no. Having so many people care about my personal life/friendships/relationships is so new. and at first the speculation and anxiety around it felt paralyzing…but now I just choose this new season of life and explore my feelings and do what brings me joy without the need to please, tell, or correct anyone but me. it’s a close, changeable little world, sure, but I like it.
While Kelsea and Chase may not be talking too much about their relationship, a source has come forward to shed some light on it. An insider told Entertainment Tonight that the musician’s new romance is really “interesting” for him, explains:
“Chase feels like a happy new person. Their relationship has surprised those close to them, but everyone they love is so happy because they have the biggest smile. Kelsea and Chase are having so much fun together.
The source added:
“Kelsea was really sad after the divorce, but now she’s feeling fresh, not happy, and, like, she’s back.”
Good for him! Reaction to this new pairing, Perezcious readers? Are you surprised Chase and Kelsea are together? Let us know in the comments below!
[Image via Kelsea Ballerini/Instagram, Chase Stokes/Instagram]