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\u201cOuter Banks\u201d actor Chase Stokes<\/a><\/strong> and country star Kelsea Ballerini<\/a> have called it quits after 3 years together. The news was confirmed last weekend. This came on the heels of a heartfelt birthday tribute by Stokes for Kelsea, just two days ago. The news stunned fans worldwide, as it was in sharp contrast to how the pair had portrayed their relationship online. Turns out it was jealousy that led their relationship to its downfall.<\/p>\n According to the Daily Mail,<\/a> an insider shared how Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini\u2019s relationship was already headed towards doom, long before the public announcement. \u201cIt started off hot and heavy and everything you\u2019d want in a relationship, and then Chase started getting jealous over every little thing,\u201d the source added.<\/p>\n Ballerini, 32, and Stokes, 33, first sparked dating rumors in early 2023. The couple was first seen at a college football game together in January of 2023. This was followed by Chase fueling the buzz by sharing a photo of them together on Instagram, captioned<\/a>, \u201clil recap.\u201d The hushed rumors soon turned into headline stories when Stokes and Ballerini appeared at the Academy of Country Music Awards in the spring of 2023.<\/p>\n During the next two years, the stars shared glimpses of their fairy tale romance. However, by 2024, fans noticed that their number of posts or stories for each other online had decreased considerably. However, both Ballerini and Stokes were quick to shut these rumors down. They did so by stepping out together on the red carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards together in May 2024.<\/p>\n On September 13, 2025, Chase took to Instagram<\/a> once more. This time, it featured a carousel post of photos, capturing their memorable times. The caption read, \u201calthough you keep saying you\u2019re not excited for 32, id say I\u2019m lookin forward to more of this. happy birthday my love.\u201d<\/p>\n Two days later, on a Sunday night, Ballerini\u2019s team confirmed<\/a> that the pair had indeed parted ways, leaving their fans blindsided and speculating about what went wrong.<\/p>\n The post Chase Stokes\u2019 Feelings Towards Kelsea Ballerini Changed Their Relationship, Says Source<\/a> appeared first on Reality Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nChase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini\u2019s relationship took a turn after actor\u2019s feelings changed, says source<\/h2>\n