Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes may have gone their separate ways, but the ripple effects of their split are still unfolding behind the scenes. According to a source, those closest to Ballerini are hoping the breakup sticks, even as Stokes is reportedly struggling with the end of their relationship and considering ways to win her back.
Chase Stokes is taking Kelsea Ballerini breakup ‘very hard,’ per source
Following months of speculation, the on-again, off-again romance between Kelsea Ballerini and “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes came to a definitive halt in September. But while their relationship had long been a tabloid favorite, a source claims the dynamic behind the scenes was far more complicated than fans realized.
Ballerini, 32, began dating Stokes shortly after her divorce from country singer Morgan Evans. When she first spoke publicly about Stokes, she painted the actor as emotionally aware and deeply supportive. Their romance became highly visible, from red carpet PDA to affectionate Instagram posts and surprise visits during their busy schedules.
But according to a source cited by the Daily Mail, their connection behind the scenes may have been more volatile. The insider claims jealousy on Stokes’ part contributed to their initial separation earlier this year. That said, those close to Ballerini reportedly felt Stokes wasn’t the right long-term match for her.
Despite the September breakup, Stokes signaled the door might still be open. In November, he posted on Instagram that Ballerini had “blocked” him and insisted he had “done nothing wrong.” The post fueled speculation that the actor was having a harder time with the breakup than he let on publicly.
Now, sources claim Stokes is hoping the holiday season will offer a pathway back into Ballerini’s life. “He is taking the breakup very hard,” the insider alleged. They added that he may be trying to rekindle the relationship despite Ballerini keeping her distance.
Still, while some believe the pair might attempt another reconciliation in the future, the source says Ballerini’s friends are hoping she keeps moving forward. “They feel that she is way better off with him not around,” the insider claimed, suggesting they saw changes in Ballerini when the relationship was rocky.
