Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagicChase Stokesis singing his praise forKelsea Ballerini.Whileappearing on theTodayshowFriday, theOuter Banksactor, 30, opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Ballerini, 29.After co-hostSheinelle Jonespointed out that that star will be serving as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend to Stokes, she asked him if he was a fan of theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist.“Absolutely, I’m a fan,” he said. “Who isn’t a fan?“Jones, 44, then addressed viewers at home, telling them, “For those of you who don’t know, they’re dating,” before she called Stokes and Ballerini “a beautiful couple.““Thank you,” Stokes said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Stokes and Ballerini began dating in December 2022, the countryartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month. She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram. “I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ “Kelsea Ballerini; Chase Stokes.Neilson Barnard/Getty, Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via GettyStokes’Todayshow outing came about after he and Ballerini attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were capturedsharing a kisswhile in their seats during the sporting event.For the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.RELATED VIDEO: Netflix’s New Teen Treasure Hunt DramaOuter BanksIs Here! Meet Hunky Star Chase StokesStokes also chatted aboutseason 3of his popular Netflix seriesOuter Bankswhile on theTodayshow Friday.Nothing how it is “kind of wild” to see the fan love that the series has received over the years, Stokes told Jones, “It’s been such a journey.““We started this thing with no expectation, and now to have the show doing what it’s doing is bizarre, but [I’m] very, very grateful,” he added.Outer Banksseason 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.Todayairs weekday mornings (beginning at 7 a.m. ET) on NBC.
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Chase Stokesis singing his praise forKelsea Ballerini.Whileappearing on theTodayshowFriday, theOuter Banksactor, 30, opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Ballerini, 29.After co-hostSheinelle Jonespointed out that that star will be serving as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend to Stokes, she asked him if he was a fan of theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist.“Absolutely, I’m a fan,” he said. “Who isn’t a fan?“Jones, 44, then addressed viewers at home, telling them, “For those of you who don’t know, they’re dating,” before she called Stokes and Ballerini “a beautiful couple.““Thank you,” Stokes said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Stokes and Ballerini began dating in December 2022, the countryartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month. She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram. “I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ “Kelsea Ballerini; Chase Stokes.Neilson Barnard/Getty, Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via GettyStokes’Todayshow outing came about after he and Ballerini attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were capturedsharing a kisswhile in their seats during the sporting event.For the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.RELATED VIDEO: Netflix’s New Teen Treasure Hunt DramaOuter BanksIs Here! Meet Hunky Star Chase StokesStokes also chatted aboutseason 3of his popular Netflix seriesOuter Bankswhile on theTodayshow Friday.Nothing how it is “kind of wild” to see the fan love that the series has received over the years, Stokes told Jones, “It’s been such a journey.““We started this thing with no expectation, and now to have the show doing what it’s doing is bizarre, but [I’m] very, very grateful,” he added.Outer Banksseason 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.Todayairs weekday mornings (beginning at 7 a.m. ET) on NBC.
Chase Stokesis singing his praise forKelsea Ballerini.
Whileappearing on theTodayshowFriday, theOuter Banksactor, 30, opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Ballerini, 29.
After co-hostSheinelle Jonespointed out that that star will be serving as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend to Stokes, she asked him if he was a fan of theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist.
“Absolutely, I’m a fan,” he said. “Who isn’t a fan?”
Jones, 44, then addressed viewers at home, telling them, “For those of you who don’t know, they’re dating,” before she called Stokes and Ballerini “a beautiful couple.”
“Thank you,” Stokes said.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Stokes and Ballerini began dating in December 2022, the countryartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month. She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.
Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram. “I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.
When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ "
Kelsea Ballerini; Chase Stokes.Neilson Barnard/Getty, Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty
Stokes’Todayshow outing came about after he and Ballerini attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were capturedsharing a kisswhile in their seats during the sporting event.
For the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.
Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.
RELATED VIDEO: Netflix’s New Teen Treasure Hunt DramaOuter BanksIs Here! Meet Hunky Star Chase Stokes
Stokes also chatted aboutseason 3of his popular Netflix seriesOuter Bankswhile on theTodayshow Friday.
Nothing how it is “kind of wild” to see the fan love that the series has received over the years, Stokes told Jones, “It’s been such a journey.”
“We started this thing with no expectation, and now to have the show doing what it’s doing is bizarre, but [I’m] very, very grateful,” he added.
Outer Banksseason 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.Todayairs weekday mornings (beginning at 7 a.m. ET) on NBC.
source: people.com
