Kelsea Ballerini's Exes Feud Over Divorce Comments

Chase Stokes and Morgan Evans exchange words after Morgan's podcast interview about his split from Kelsea Ballerini.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Kelsea Ballerini's ex-boyfriend, actor Chase Stokes, and her ex-husband, country singer Morgan Evans, have been feuding on social media over comments Morgan made about their divorce during a podcast interview. The feud started after Morgan expressed surprise on 'The BobbyCast' about Kelsea wanting to split, prompting Chase to criticize Morgan's response. Morgan later responded with an Instagram post depicting himself doing masculine activities, which the podcast host Bobby Bones said he found amusing.

Why it matters

The public feud between Kelsea Ballerini's two ex-partners highlights the ongoing drama and tensions that can arise following a high-profile celebrity divorce, especially when the former spouses make comments about the split. It also demonstrates how social media can amplify these types of celebrity feuds.

The details

In an interview on 'The BobbyCast' podcast, Morgan Evans said he was surprised when he found out Kelsea Ballerini wanted a divorce. Chase Stokes, Kelsea's ex-boyfriend, took issue with Morgan's comments and criticized them as a "pathetic excuse of masculinity." Morgan later responded on Instagram with a series of photos depicting him doing traditionally masculine activities like carrying a refrigerator and chopping wood, writing that he was "Feeling pretty masculine today." The podcast host, Bobby Bones, said he thought Morgan came off well in the interview and that he found Morgan's Instagram response amusing.

  • Kelsea Ballerini filed for divorce from Morgan Evans in 2022.
  • In 2023, Kelsea made her red carpet debut with Chase Stokes, going public with an on-again, off-again relationship that officially ended earlier this year.

The players

Kelsea Ballerini

A country music singer who was previously married to Morgan Evans and later dated Chase Stokes.

Chase Stokes

An actor who dated Kelsea Ballerini after her divorce from Morgan Evans.

Morgan Evans

A country music singer who was previously married to Kelsea Ballerini.

Bobby Bones

The host of the podcast 'The BobbyCast' where Morgan Evans was interviewed about his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini.

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What they’re saying

“This is about the most pathetic excuse of masculinity I've ever seen. Get a f***ing life.”

— Chase Stokes (Instagram)

“I laughed.”

— Bobby Bones, Podcast Host (Instagram)

The takeaway

This celebrity feud highlights the ongoing drama and tensions that can arise following a high-profile divorce, especially when the former spouses make public comments about the split. It also demonstrates how social media can amplify these types of disputes between ex-partners.