Country music star Kelsea Ballerini and "Outer Banks" actor Chase Stokes have reportedly ended their relationship once again. The news comes just weeks after the couple had confirmed their reconciliation.
The couple, who first began dating in January 2023, previously split in September 2025 after nearly three years together. They later confirmed on New Year's Eve that they had rekindled their romance.
Recently, Ballerini attended the 2026 Grammy Awards by herself. Sources close to the couple have indicated that the relationship became "rocky and toxic," with jealousy being a contributing factor to the split.
The couple's relationship began after Ballerini sent a direct message to Stokes on Instagram in December 2022. They made their red carpet debut in April 2023 at the CMT Music Awards.
TMZ broke the story first. Here's what people are sharing on X (Twitter):
From @TMZ (they have over 1,900 likes on this post):
"💔 Exclusive: Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes break up again.
Details: [link to TMZ article]"
Another one from @TMZ a bit later:
"Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have broken up ... and, if you're getting déjà vu by reading that, you're not alone -- but our sources say it's completely over this time."
E! News also posted about it:
"Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes—who first broke up in September before getting back together in December—have split once more."