What started as a flirty DM and blossomed into one of the cutest celebrity relationships has come to an abrupt end. Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini have broken up, her rep confirmed to People on Sept. 14 . The revelation came as a surprise to fans of the couple, especially since Stokes has just posted a lovey-dovey tribute to Ballerini just two days before the announcement.

Stokes celebrated Ballerini’s birthday on Sept. 12 by sharing a carousel full of adorable couple photos with a caption that referenced their love and future together as partners. “Although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, I’d say I’m lookin forward to more of this. Happy birthday, my love,” Stokes wrote alongside the pics, which Ballerini liked. The same day, Stokes left an overheated emoji beneath

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