Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini Reunite After Breakup

The couple confirms their reunion with heartfelt Instagram messages

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini have decided to give their relationship another chance as they step into the new year together.

The couple confirmed they are back together through Instagram posts shared on December 31. This comes just a few months after they quietly went their separate ways in September 2025.

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Stokes, 33, posted a series of personal photos featuring Ballerini. Along with the images, he shared a reflective message about what the past year taught him. He spoke about taking responsibility, learning from mistakes, and not overlooking the people who truly matter. He ended his post by calling 2026 a year of growth and honesty for him.

 

 

 

 

 

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One photo showed the couple holding each other on a porch in a soft, intimate moment. Another captured them smiling at the camera, while a separate image showed Ballerini cuddling a dog, adding a relaxed and real feel to the post.

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Ballerini, 32, also addressed their reunion on her Instagram Stories. She described the year as emotionally difficult and admitted that public attention made things harder. Still, she kept her message clear and honest. The singer shared that she believes in love, believes in Stokes, and believes in breaking old patterns.

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She ended her note by asking people to stop guessing about her personal life and instead focus on love.

After a challenging year, the couple seems focused on moving forward, choosing understanding and growth over the past.