Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes sparked new reconciliation rumors after a low-key trip to Scotland, according to a recent source. The country star and the “Outer Banks” lead were spotted near Edinburgh Castle before his Croatia shoot for the show’s final season. A diner at Cannonball Restaurant & Bar described the vibe as upbeat and close.
Although the pair confirmed a September split after two years, fresh sightings suggest the door isn’t shut on a reset. They were later seen together in Dubrovnik on November 7.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes ‘seemed really happy’ during Scotland holiday, per source
An eyewitness told US Weekly, “He was very nice. We had a wee chat about how he was having a holiday in Scotland before going to Croatia to film the final season of Outer Banks.” The same attendee added, “They both seemed really happy and smiley.” Another onlooker said, “They were very much loved-up and holding hands at the bar.”
Context still matters here. The outlet previously reported that the September breakup came after mounting travel and communication issues. A source said, “It was a hard split.” The person continued, “Their communication wasn’t great in the last month,” and “There is still a lot of love between them.” Those remarks now frame the celebrity couple’s reconciliation, with speculation surrounding whether time apart has cooled tensions.
Their origin story also feeds the intrigue. In 2023, Ballerini said on the Call Her Daddy podcast, “I was ready to open back up.” She explained sliding into the actor’s DMs: “His handle is ‘hichasestokes’ and I just said, ‘Hi Chase Stokes.'” They soon went public at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and, by last year, were discussing how differences challenged them constructively.
Meanwhile, scheduling remains a live factor. Stokes referenced Croatia for “Outer Banks” season 5, while Ballerini continued music and media duties. Even so, their Scotland holiday, plus the Dubrovnik sighting, pushes the narrative forward. Consequently, Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini now read as cordial, travel-friendly, and possibly testing a soft reset. Neither has commented on the status since the recent photos were taken.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
