The raging jealousy that destroyed Nashville’s hottest young couple: ‘Up to no good’

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They attempted to prove their relationship was thriving by sharing lots of affectionate photos and publicly denying rumors of trouble.

Despite this, people continued to speculate that Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were having problems in their relationship.

Indeed, it proved to be in dire straits. 

Kelsea Ballerini, 32, and Morgan Evans, 33, broke up last weekend, just two days after Evans publicly professed his love for her on Instagram to celebrate her birthday.

Despite playfully teasing that she wasn’t thrilled about turning 32, he shared he’s excited to continue their journey together, wishing her a happy birthday with a collection of loving photos.

By Sunday, the news of Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans’ separation had spread, and fans were shocked. Many wondered how their relationship had changed so quickly, going from what appeared to be a happy couple to splitting up.

However, behind the carefully crafted public image, a source revealed to the Daily Mail that intense jealousy was the real reason for the couple’s breakup after a difficult three years together.

The relationship began passionately and seemed perfect, but Chase quickly became jealous and insecure, even over small things, according to a source.

‘Every time she would be doing her own thing, he’d think she was flirting or up to no good.’ 

I’ve been a Kelsea Ballerini fan for a while now, and it’s easy to see why people compare her to Taylor Swift. Both of them started young, building their country careers right here in Nashville. And honestly, they both have this incredible ability to write really honest, emotional songs – often about relationships with other famous people, which I really connect with.

Like Swift, Ballerini has dealt with her fair share of romance rumors.

In 2017, she tied the knot with Australian country singer Morgan Evans in Mexico. She was 24 years old at the time, and he was 32.

They were both equally well-known back then, but her career took off rapidly, quickly overshadowing his.

They announced they were divorcing in 2022 with a statement on Instagram. 

I’ve always aimed to be open and honest with you about my life, sharing both the good and the difficult, while still keeping some parts private as they develop, explained Ballerini.

Since this information is now public, I wanted to let you know personally that I am getting a divorce.

During her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Kelsea Ballerini openly discussed difficult moments in her marriage, revealing they had been in couples therapy for years and that she often had to sleep on the couch.

Their split was full of public drama, fueled by pointed song lyrics and posts on Instagram.

Chase Stokes has been in the public eye for his romantic relationships. He previously dated his ‘Outer Banks’ co-star, Madelyn Cline, for over a year, and many of their fans hoped they would get back together. Those hopes seemed to fade when he began publicly dating Kelsea Ballerini.

After Ballerini’s divorce, she got together with Stokes. The two couldn’t get enough of each other.

Their Instagram feeds showed them looking happy and close, leading fans to believe they were a couple perfectly suited for each other.

Following a public celebration of their anniversary, the couple suddenly stopped sharing photos online, sparking speculation on Reddit.

People speculated that her recent TikTok post about finding peace might be hinting at a breakup. Some also thought her trip to Paris seemed like a vacation taken to cope with a split.

‘I think it’s more of a “they’re on the rocks” situation,’ one fan mused.

The couple silenced speculation about their relationship by appearing together, looking affectionate, at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8th.

Then, on July 15, Ballerini confirmed they were still together but hinted at trouble in paradise.

She told Us Weekly that after two and a half years together, their relationship has changed significantly since it first began.

‘I just want all the good things in the world for him.’ 

Okay, so she *finally* explained why we hadn’t seen them together lately, and it’s just…everything makes sense! Apparently, their work schedules are totally crazy and all over the place. He was working SO hard on ‘Outer Banks’ this summer – a *really* demanding shoot, she said. But honestly? She described them as ‘yin and yang,’ and that’s it! They just *balance* each other, even when life is hectic. It’s perfect, truly perfect. I knew they were meant to be!

According to a source, the real issue wasn’t simply conflicting schedules. It was actually his jealousy that caused the problem.

They explained that she wasn’t doing anything wrong; she simply wanted a fulfilling relationship with a future. However, things were clearly deteriorating. Instead of growing closer, they found themselves constantly arguing, which would then trigger his jealousy.

We realized trying to make the relationship work was pointless, and it was better for both of us to go our separate ways.

Sources suggest Kelsea Ballerini and her ex-husband are both free to pursue new relationships, with the hope that they can each find partners who are a better fit and avoid past issues of jealousy.

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2025-09-17 02:52