It was meant to be paradise, but when Outer Banks returned to our screens, fans were more focused on how Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline would handle reprising their roles as the on-again, off-again couple John B and Sarah Cameron after their real-life breakup in November 2021.
However, viewers’ worries quickly disappeared, as the former couple put their differences aside to deliver another stellar season. With their professional chemistry intact, fans soon shifted their attention to who the actors were currently dating.
Is Chase Stokes in a relationship?
Yes, Chase Stokes is currently dating country singer Kelsea Ballerini. The two sparked dating rumors in January 2023 when they were spotted together at the College Football National Championship Game in Los Angeles.
An insider told, “Chase and Kelsea have been flirting since they met through friends at the game.” At the time, Kelsea was newly single, having finalized her divorce from Australian country singer Morgan Evans in November 2022.
On January 13, Chase fueled the relationship speculation by sharing an Instagram post that featured a cozy photo of the pair. Kelsea then followed up by teasing their relationship with a “soft launch” video on TikTok.
After several weeks of playful social media posts, the couple made their red carpet debut at the 2023 CMT Awards, appearing affectionate and posing together for photos.
Since then, they have become more open about their romance, frequently appearing on each other’s social media and attending red carpet events together.
In September 2023, Chase paid tribute to Kelsea for her 30th birthday with a heartfelt post. “Dirty 30 looks pretty damn good on you, Ballerini. I love you,” he wrote, sharing a series of pictures highlighting their relationship over the past year.
When fans compared Kelsea to his ex Madelyn Cline, Chase responded in the comments, expressing his disappointment at the negativity: “It’s really upsetting that there are so many sad people saying unkind things here. I’m disappointed in a lot of y’all. Lead with love or leave. Thanks!”
Although fans may still bring up Chase and Madelyn’s past, it’s clear that both have moved on. In a sweet interaction on TikTok, Kelsea commented on one of Madelyn’s videos from the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, complimenting her appearance:
“You looked a ridiculous level of stunning and I’m glad I finally got to hug your neck.” Madelyn responded with, “So happy I got to squeeze you, gorgeous gorgeous girl.”
Are Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline still together?
Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline, who portrayed romantic partners in Outer Banks, began dating off-screen not long after the show’s 2020 debut.
Their relationship became highly publicized, but after more than a year together, they called it quits in October 2021. Despite the breakup, the two have continued working together.
Speaking about their dynamic on set, Chase told, “Mads and I have worked together for 30 episodes, and we made a promise to each other before we even started dating that the work would always come first.”