Chase Stokes made a style assertion on the 2026 Oscars following his cut up from Kelsea Ballerini.
Stokes, 33, stored it elegant with a maroon jacket and matching pants whereas posing for pictures on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, March 15. The actor appeared in good spirits after just lately making headlines for his breakup — and subsequent drama with Ballerini’s ex-husband, Morgan Evans.
Earlier this month, Stokes referred to as Evans, 40, out after the singer made a uncommon remark about his divorce from Ballerini, 32.
“I undoubtedly wasn’t (anticipating our divorce), and it took me abruptly,” Evans mentioned on “The BobbyCast” podcast earlier this month. “However yeah, that complete time is such a blur. It virtually seems like anyone else, simply from the place I’m sitting now. I simply look again and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God.’ … Yeah, it was simply sort of a whirlwind, life-changing second.”
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Evans admitted he felt mischaracterized amid their divorce.
“In my case, it didn’t really feel prefer it essentially had so much to do with me,” Evans added. “I believe possibly I used to be introduced, or made out to be, or turned an archetype for any man that had performed any girl incorrect throughout that time period. Like, among the stuff was identical to … ‘What? What are you even speaking about?’”
He concluded: “It doesn’t not damage … particularly if it was actual vicious or one thing. After which I’d click on on whoever mentioned it and simply take a look and simply be like, ‘Oh, yeah, it’s OK. That appears like anyone going by way of a troublesome time.’”
Stokes, for his half, posted a since-deleted remark in response to Evans’ interview, which learn, “That is about probably the most pathetic excuse of masculinity ive ever seen. Get a f***ing life.” Ballerini, in the meantime, stayed out of the drama except for a publish that learn “And for the woman, maybe a f***ing break?”
Ballerini introduced in August 2022 that she and Evans had referred to as it quits after practically 5 years of marriage.
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“Mates, I’ve all the time tried my greatest to share my life with you in an actual and susceptible approach, whereas additionally defending layers of my private life as they unfold,” she wrote through her Instagram Story on the time. “That is now public document so I wished you to listen to from me immediately that I’m going by way of a divorce.”
Ballerini concluded: “This deeply tough choice is the results of a journey of affection, development, and energy that in the end has come to an finish. It’s arduous to seek out the phrases right here … however I really feel extraordinarily grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and eager for the following seasons. With very energetic schedules arising, please be aware that we’re each fragile, actively therapeutic, and exhibiting up the very best we will.”
After their cut up, Ballerini discovered love with Stokes, and the duo dated on and off since January 2023 earlier than formally calling it quits final month.
“Kelsea and Chase have damaged up once more. It occurred simply the opposite day,” a supply solely instructed Us Weekly in February.
The insider famous that Stokes “nonetheless isn’t prepared to surrender” on their relationship whereas Ballerini is formally “performed” however is “taking it higher” than their earlier breakups.
Evans, for his half, has since moved on with fellow nation singer Laci Kaye Sales space.