Overview
- The singer and the Outer Banks actor shared separate Dec. 31 Instagram updates confirming they are back together following a September 2025 split.
- Ballerini called 2025 a “messy year for the heart” and wrote that she believes in love, in him and in breaking patterns, urging fans to stop speculating.
- Stokes posted photos with Ballerini and pledged to take accountability and learn from mistakes, declaring 2026 his year of growth and truth.
- Their reconciliation follows months of rumor-fueled sightings, including a November report from Dubrovnik, and Ballerini’s December request for privacy.
- Stokes also noted a fresh start by revealing on Instagram Stories that he shaved his head around the time of their reunion.