Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have unexpectedly ended their relationship, just 48 hours after Stokes publicly expressed his affection for her.
The 32-year-old country music star and the 32-year-old Outer Banks actor announced their breakup on Sunday, concluding their nearly three-year relationship that had previously delighted fans as one of Hollywood’s most unexpected couples.
Just two days prior, Stokes had been sharing love-filled messages online for Ballerini’s birthday.
He posted a series of loving photos, captioning them with, “Although you’re not excited for 32, I’m looking forward to more of this. Happy birthday, my love.”
By that Sunday, however, happiness had turned to sadness.
A representative for Ballerini confirmed the split, stating, “They’re two adults who tried their best to make it work but ultimately couldn’t.”
The couple first drew public attention in early 2023, when Stokes posted a photo of them enjoying a football game in California. Their relationship became official by April, when they made their red-carpet debut at the CMT Awards, solidifying themselves as one of the most followed couples in the entertainment world.
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