Chase Stokesput his affection for new girlfriendKelsea Ballerinion display in a new Instagram Story post after previously being tight-lipped about their romance.
Before Chase posted the quick snap of the pair, Kelsea, 29, finally confirmed her relationship with the actor, 30 on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast.
On Thursday, the Outer Banks hunk posted a slightly blurry selfie of himself and Kelsea and wrote in small letters 'imy' (I miss you) with a heart emoji.
In the photo, the country music star hugged Chase from behind and planted a kiss on his cheek.
He had a loving smile plastered to his face, and his eyes were closed.
Love is in the air: Chase Stokes put his affection for new girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini on display in a new Instagram Story post after previously being tight-lipped about their romance
Confirmed:Before Chase posted the quick snap of the pair, Kelsea, 29, finally confirmed her relationship with the actor, 30 on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast
While on the Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, Kelsea was asked about her rumored relationship with Chase.
She stated she was 'having fun' and was not single while on the topic of Chase.
'Am I ready to date again? I've never really dated. I don't know how it works,' she admitted.
The beauty also admitted to sliding into his Instagram DMs, despite never watching his show.
'I just swan dove right on in,' she revealed. 'His handle is @hichasestokes, and I said, 'Hi, Chase Stokes.'
Chase also hasn't been coy about his feelings towards the Blindsided songstress, having made a rare comment about her at the season three premiere of Outer Banks last week.
He spoke with Extra on the red carpet about Kelsea's upcoming performance on Saturday Night Live.
Right to the chase:While on the Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, Kelsea was asked about her rumored relationship with Chase.The beauty admitted to sliding into his Instagram DMs, despite never watching his show
Sliding in:'I just swan dove right on in,' she revealed. 'His handle is @hichasestokes, and I said, 'Hi, Chase Stokes'
Cool guy: Chase shared a few rare comments about the This Feeling singer during the season three premiere of Outer Banks; seen atPoguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience
Rumors: The pair sparked romance rumors when they were seen together at aGeorgia vs. TCU football game
Quick post: The actor also shared another photo of the two to his Instagram a few weeks ago
'She's an incredible human being. I adore her to death. This is a huge moment for her. So, I'm just very, very proud of her.'
In another interview on the carpet, the Tell Me Your Secrets actor talked to Entertainment Tonight about Kelsea, revealing that she's 'the best.'
He also said, 'I'm so excited for her and everything happening in her career right now.'
Back in February, Chase opened up to PEOPLE about his potential relationship with Kelsea.
He mentioned that they 'have just been spending some time together' and that 'Kelsea is a lovely, lovely girl.'
Before sparking their now-confirmed romance, both stars were involved in very serious relationships.
Kelsea was married to country music singer Morgan Evans for five years before the pair called it quits.
Also on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the bombshell shared that she tried to salvage the relationship through 'years of couples therapy' and multiple separations.
Breakups: Kelsea wasmarried to country music singer Morgan Evans for five years before they divorced; Morgan and Kelsea at the 2019 Grammy Awards
Heartbreak: Chase dated his co-star Madelyn Cline for over a year until their breakup in 2021; Chase and Madelyn at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards
On-screen love: Chase and Madelyn play on-screen lovers on their hit Netflix show Outer Banks; seen in a still from season three
She also admitted that there were 'many a night of sleeping on the couch.'
Chase was previously in a relationship with his Outer Banks co-star and on-screen love-interest Madelyn Cline for over a year.
The pair met on the set of their hit Netflix show and confirmed their relationship in June 2020.
After shooting the romantic Hot Stuff by Kygo music video together, making their red carpet debut, and accepting the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Kiss, a source confirmed their split in November 2021.
