Coachella Confusion: Chase Stokes Mistakenly Identified in Viral Social Media Post Sparks Dating Rumors
The internet was buzzing over the weekend after popular gossip platform DeuxMoi posted a series of paparazzi-style photos featuring celebrities enjoying Coachella 2025. But one particular image caused unexpected drama when fans believed it showed Outer Banks star Chase Stokes cozying up to a woman who was definitely not his girlfriend, country singer Kelsea Ballerini.
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The blurry, candid photo — part of a roundup shared on DeuxMoi’s Instagram — quickly spread across social media, sparking speculation that Stokes may have attended the festival without Ballerini and was seen getting close with another woman. Fans and online sleuths immediately launched into a debate, with some expressing disappointment and others insisting the man in the photo couldn’t possibly be Stokes. It was seemingly labelled as “Unidentified Couple” in the post.
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As the conversation heated up, many fans pointed out inconsistencies — from the man’s outfit to his facial features and overall appearance — and began questioning the initial assumption. Within hours, the mystery was solved: the man in the image was not Chase Stokes. It was simply a case of mistaken identity.
One commenter alleged: Lol that’s @travisgarretlong from Big Brother. He’s Chase Stoke’s stunt double
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini
With the confusion cleared up, fans were relieved to learn that Stokes and Ballerini are still very much together. The couple, who have been dating publicly since early 2023, have been open about their relationship on social media, often sharing sweet behind-the-scenes moments and supporting each other’s careers.
While Coachella is known for delivering surprise performances and headline-grabbing fashion, this year it also served up a lesson in the speed of online speculation — and the importance of verifying before jumping to conclusions.
Neither Stokes nor Ballerini have commented directly on the incident, but there’s no trouble in paradise. As of now, it’s all love between the actor and the country music star — with festival season gossip behind them and plenty to look forward to ahead.
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Image Credits via @deuxmoi, @hichasestokes Instagram