Madelyn Cline’s Chase Stokes unfollow surprises fans after Kelsea hangout
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Madelyn Cline is drawing renewed attention online after appearing to shut down feud rumors with Kelsea Ballerini—while fans simultaneously speculate about her reported decision to unfollow ex-boyfriend Chase Stokes.
The Outer Banks actress recently shared a cheerful Instagram Story featuring herself laughing alongside the country singer, signaling a supportive and amicable bond despite persistent internet chatter about possible tension. The friendly snapshot comes as Ballerini and Stokes, who previously dated Cline, continue their rekindled romance following a brief 2025 breakup.
k but who else is sat for the tea pic.twitter.com/Bz4MDoim12
Cline and Stokes famously dated after meeting on the Netflix hit series, going public in 2020 before calling it quits in November 2021. Ballerini later pushed back against attempts to pit the women against each other, calling Cline “lovely” and criticizing online narratives that tried to create drama where none existed.
At the same time, fresh fan theories emerged when gossip account DeuxMoi posted photos of Cline looking close with longtime friend Lukas Gage during a West Hollywood outing. Cline quickly downplayed romance rumors in the comments, emphasizing their years-long friendship.
she unfollowed him a couple hours ago, around the time she went back to comment 😵💫 WHAT SECRETS https://t.co/KXQ5k9OjUE pic.twitter.com/pfxKeVQYzk
— ⋆˚✿˖° (@chaddiefiles) February 3, 2026at first we laughed… and then we serioused pic.twitter.com/rfouOCtFmX
— lauren & claire •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ (@jarahbabyy) February 3, 2026
Screenshots circulating on social media now suggest that Cline may have unfollowed Stokes shortly after the Grammys-era hangout, prompting speculation about whether the timing is meaningful. However, no public statements have confirmed the move, and the trio has largely projected maturity and mutual respect.
For now, the friendly reunion is widely interpreted as proof that there is no bad blood—yet with the Outer Banks cast frequently making