Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini are giving their love one other probability.
The Outer Banks actor confirmed the reunion Wednesday, sharing a reflective Instagram publish that includes a number of intimate images of him and Ballerini. Within the first snap, the couple embraces on a porch with their faces pressed collectively. Different pics present them hugging and a softer shot of Ballerini cuddling a canine in a fluffy brown coat.
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Stokes obtained candid within the caption, writing, “Don’t take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting. Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often.”
He closed with a reset message … “2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years.”
Ballerini additionally addressed the reconciliation on her Instagram Tales, calling the previous 12 months a “messy year for the heart.” Nonetheless, she made her emotions clear, writing … “I really love love. I believe in it, I believe in him, and I believe in breaking patterns.”
She capped it off with a message to followers … “Now go kiss your person and stop speculating,” including a kissing emoji.
The couple cut up in September 2025 after practically three years collectively. They first sparked relationship rumors in January 2023 after Stokes shared a comfortable picture of the 2 on the Georgia vs. TCU nationwide championship recreation.