Chase Stokes

Kelsea Ballerini set the record straight on her relationship with Chase Stokes after her divorce from Morgan Evans — get the details.

[some of the tension in her relationship with Evans](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelsea-ballerini-slams-morgan-evans-over-house-on-call-her-daddy/) that led to their split. [married to Evans for nearly five years](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/morgan-evans-calls-kelsea-ballerini-divorce-a-really-big-deal/) before the duo [called it quits](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelsea-ballerini-husband-morgan-evans-split-read-statement/) in August 2022. If this is what she needs to heal, I hope it helps.” Don’t be mean to Kelsea, don’t be mean to each other. “I feel like what that means to me is, like, I have opinions, I have a career that is a priority for me … I think if you want to be with someone, it should be a daily choice.” Their divorce was [finalized](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/kelsea-ballerini-drops-ep-about-morgan-evans-divorce-lyrics-breakdown/) three months later, and Ballerini revealed during her candid podcast interview that [she began talking to Stokes](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelsea-ballerini-hints-at-cuddling-chase-stokes-in-flirty-video/) in December 2022. “I have my s–t together and for me to share that with anyone is a gift. Evans fired back before the entirety of the interview aired. Right now, I would say I don’t think I will get married again,” she explained. “I’m just vibing,” Ballerini teased with a laugh. [but] that is not my job.”

'Outer Banks' star Chase Stokes auditioned for the role of Stranger Things fan-favorite Steve Harrington, which eventually went to Joe Keery.

23, while the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to begin production later this year. “I mean, if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here and the executive producers and the Netflix people who are part of that show were also part of Stranger Things. The It’s a very full circle moment for me.” I’ve talked to him a little bit throughout the years.” [Outer Banks season three](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/outer-banks-season-3-trailer-netflix-1235309265/) hits Netflix on Feb. [Outer Banks star](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/outer-banks-chase-stokes-madelyn-cline-season-three-franchise-future-1235328965/) credits the Duffers for kickstarting his career, which eventually led to his starring role in the teen action drama, which just received an [early season four renewal](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/outer-banks-renewed-season-four-netflix-1235329590/). “I’m super proud of him. The John B. [eventually went to Joe Keery,](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/joe-keery-spree-stranger-things-4-being-worth-wait-1307551/) who Stokes said is “an absolute legend.” [Outer Banks fan event Poguelandia](https://twitter.com/accesshollywood/status/1628214901004177408?s=20). [Stranger Things](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/stranger-things/) fan-favorite character Steve Harrington.

"Outer Banks" star Chase Stokes had a chance to join an even bigger Netflix series.

The actor added, “It’s a very full circle moment for me.” Speaking to Access Hollywood ahead of “Outer Banks” Season 3 launching on Netflix, Stokes revealed that he auditioned to play Steve Harrington in “ [Stranger Things](https://variety.com/t/stranger-things/)” but completely bombed the audition. “I forgot all the lines and absolutely [fucked] up the audition.

Ahead of Season Three's premiere, the Outer Banks star talks Tom Ford, life beyond John B., humility in success, skincare secrets, and much, much more.

In my eyes it was a beautiful way of rounding out a year of growth and learning. Whatever you are doing is working and it’s going in the way that it should.” So I love those kismet moments where the universe taps you on the shoulder and lets you know. Sometimes people forget that there’s a human behind it that still has a life and wants to live at the same capacity that everybody else does. You’re hiding behind the lens of the character, and people have fallen in love with that character, so that they just see that right now. I would use Ivory bar soap and just dry my skin out to try and get rid of the acne. There’s still a human being with emotions, there’s still life outside of the show. It’s been a journey, it’s been a battle, but I’m thankful for these times because it shows you that you are human. I think it’s a vibe if you can pull it off and do it right. I try to take as good of care of my skin as I can knowing that six months out of the year I’m going to be blasted by the sun. But I think if you do the same color denim, it can get a little wishy-washy… Right now, I wear a lot of still denim, but I like to go through and find some fun vintage denim. The night before the Season Three premiere of Outer Banks—the Netflix hit on which he stars as John B., the scrappy, charismatic leader of the Pogues crew—he and I caught up over the phone to discuss what he’s doing to prepare.

'I drove eight hours from Atlanta back to Orlando regretting every moment of my life on that,' Chase Stokes said of his audition-gone-wrong for the role of ...

"So getting to go to work with familiar faces and people that you've shared this incredible journey with just continues to be the best part of this whole thing. "And he wears his heart on his sleeve a lot," he continued. "I think they are going to be thoroughly impressed and relieved with certain things," Stokes said earlier this month. "I'm super proud of him, I've talked to him a little bit throughout the years." "I'm just thankful for the Duffer brothers for giving me an opportunity to, like, do my job and start my career," Stokes said. "I drove eight hours from Atlanta back to Orlando regretting every moment of my life on that."

Steve Harrington from 'Stranger Things' could have been played by 'Outer Banks' star Chase Stokes but recently revealed he "effed up" his audition.

Routledge, the ring leader of the Pogues. “I mean, if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here and the executive producers and the Netflix people who are part of that show were also part of Stranger Things. The show was recently He credits the Stranger Things creators for giving him that opportunity which would help him land his starring role in Outer Banks. It’s a very full circle moment for me.” “I’m super proud of him.

'Outer Banks' star Chase Stokes revealed he "absolutely effed up" his audition to play Steve Harrington on 'Stranger Things,' a role that later went to Joe ...

Routledge on the hit Netflix series, revealed that he once tried out for the role of Steve Harrington in [Stranger Things](https://ew.com/creative-work/stranger-things) but that things quickly took a turn for the worst during his audition. "I'm just thankful for the Duffer brothers for giving me an opportunity to, like, do my job and start my career," Stokes continued. The actor also took a moment to share his support and admiration for Keery and his stellar performance over the last four seasons of the show. "I'm super proud of him, I've talked to him a little bit throughout the years." Coincidentally, Stokes isn't the only Outer Banks star who has a connection to the series — Although he has no lines, the actor can be seen fully decked out in a blue '80s puffy vest as he rides shotgun in a car that drives by during episode six.

After announcing his split from 'Outer Banks' co-star Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes is currently dating Kelsea Ballerini, as the country singer confirmed on ...

[Outer Banks](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/outer-banks-season-1-recap)] in Charleston, and my manager lives there,” she explained. The 30-year-old actor is currently dating [Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kelsea-ballerini-songs-poetry-idolizing-taylor-swift-kelly-clarkson-quotes), as she confirmed on the Feb. “I just felt, why not?” she told host [Alex Cooper](https://www.bustle.com/politics/alex-cooper-call-her-daddy-spotify-deal-breakup). But in real life, [Chase Stokes](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-plays-john-b-on-outer-banks-chase-stokes-was-in-stranger-things-22796242) has moved on after announcing his split from onscreen [co-star Madelyn Cline](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/outer-banks-stars-chase-stokes-madelyn-cline-confirm-theyre-dating-22980834) in November 2021. [Outer Banks Season 3](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/outer-banks-season-3-premiere-date-cast-trailer-plot-details), which starts streaming on Netflix on Feb. The country singer said she felt ready to date soon after [divorcing her husband](https://people.com/country/morgan-evans-on-kelsea-ballerini-divorce-wish-it-were-otherwise/) of five years, Morgan Evans.

Outer Banks star Chase Stokes has revealed he was in the running to star in Stranger Things until he totally stuffed up his audition.

[Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes vows to ‘always root for’ ex-girlfriend Madelyn Cline as he addresses Kelsea Ballerini romance rumours](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/outer-banks-chase-stokes-praises-madelyn-cline-talks-kelsea-ballerini-18247671/?ico=more_text_links) [Madelyn Cline](https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/02/outer-banks-stars-chase-stokes-and-madelyn-cline-split-15525644/), Madison Bailey and Jonathan Daviss, for a fourth season. [Steve Harrington](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/04/stranger-things-season-4-should-nancy-end-up-with-jonathan-or-steve-16941623/),’ he said. [Outer Banks](https://metro.co.uk/tag/outer-banks/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) star [Chase Stokes ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/outer-banks-chase-stokes-praises-madelyn-cline-talks-kelsea-ballerini-18247671/)has revealed he was in the running to star in [Stranger Things](https://metro.co.uk/tag/stranger-things/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) until he totally stuffed up his audition. [ hugely popular Netflix series ](https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/30/outer-banks-season-2-review-netflix-teen-drama-is-an-even-wilder-ride-15011506/)about a group of teenagers who [embark on a treasure hunt ](https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/30/outer-banks-creator-netflix-four-five-seasons-12633344/)linked to the disappearance of one of their fathers. [Access Hollywood](https://twitter.com/accesshollywood/status/1628214901004177408?s=20).

Stranger Things could have had a different-looking Steve Harrington had Chase Stokes not “absolutely effed up” during his audition for the hit Netflix ...

“I mean, if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here and the executive producers and the Netflix people who are part of that show were also part of Stranger Things. Stokes plays the lead role of John B. In a short scene in the sixth episode, Stokes can be seen leaning out of a car window, shouting an insulting remark to Jonathan Byers ( [Joe Keery](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/joe-keery/), who has become a fan favorite over the show’s four seasons. I’ve talked to him a little bit throughout the years.” Stokes had high praise for Keery, calling him “an absolute legend” before adding, “He’s so damn good as Steve Harrington.

"Outer Banks" star Chase Stokes reveals he "effed up" while auditioning for a role in Netflix's "Stranger Things."

"Joe Keery is an absolute legend who is so good as Steve Harrington," the OBX star said. While he may not have landed the role of Steve, The Duffer Brothers did cast Chase in the show's premiere season as a character named Reed. Chase Stokes may have landed a starring role in Netflix's Outer Banks, but there was another huge series with the streaming service that first caught his eye — Stranger Things.

Chase Stokes is a name that resonates in the entertainment industry today, with his impressive accomplishments and growing popularity.

Looking back on his experience with Stranger Things, Stokes sees it as a crucial moment that led him to where he is today. Routledge, the leader of the Pogues, on a mission to find his missing father and the treasure that he believes is connected to his disappearance. Stokes credits his success to the Duffer Brothers, who gave him his first break in the industry. Chase Stokes is a name that resonates in the entertainment industry today, with his impressive accomplishments and growing popularity. Despite this, show creators Matt and Ross Duffer saw something in him and gave him a small role in the first season of Stranger Things as Reed, a character with no lines, wearing a puffy blue vest, who appeared in episode six. In a recent interview, Stokes shared how he drove eight hours from Atlanta to Orlando for the audition and how things didn't go as planned.

Outer Banks” Season 3 star Chase Stokes is beloved as John B. Routledge, but reveals he once auditioned to play Steve Harrington in “Stranger Things."

[Poguelandia](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/outer-banks-everything-you-need-to-know), the special interactive [Outer Banks](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/american-eagle-outer-banks-collab) fan event hosted by Netflix in Huntington Beach, California on February 18. He appears in episode six of the show's debut season as a guy named “Reed,” but much like his original audition, his character didn't get a chance to speak. [Chase Stokes](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/outer-banks-star-chase-stokes-received-death-threats-after-posting-photo-with-his-sister) has become known worldwide for his portrayal of John B.

Chase Stokes revealed he auditioned to play Steve Harrington in Stranger Things but completed bombed the audition.

[Do JJ and Kiara get together in Outer Banks season 3? “I forgot all the lines and absolutely f----d up the audition. Here's what happens](https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/outer-banks/season-3-jj-kiara-get-together-kiss/) [Who is Limbrey in Outer Banks season 3? I mean, if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here." And so I’m super proud of him." The Outer Banks filming location revealed](https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/outer-banks/filming-location-poguelandia-barbados-season-3/)