Overview
- TMZ first reported the breakup, which People confirmed on Feb. 9, with Billboard noting the renewed split.
- The separation comes roughly five weeks after the pair rekindled their relationship around New Year’s.
- Ballerini deleted Instagram posts featuring Stokes and appears to have unfollowed him, fueling speculation before reports landed.
- Sources say they still care for each other but describe divergent careers, questions about where to live, a perceived lack of reciprocal support, and ongoing trust issues.
- A representative previously confirmed a September 2025 split; the couple reunited in November 2025, and Ballerini spoke at the Feb. 1 Grammys about believing in love.