Chase Stokes and Morgan Evans: What Fuels Their 'Masculinity' Drama?

Chase Stokes criticized country singer Morgan Evans on social media for his comments about their mutual ex, Kelsea Ballerini. Evans had discussed his unexpected divorce from Ballerini during a March 2025 podcast appearance.

Morgan Evans Appears on Bobby Bones' Podcast

In March 2025, Morgan Evans shared his experiences on Bobby Bones' "The BobbyCast" podcast, expressing surprise about his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini. He described the period as a blur, suggesting it felt like another person lived through it.

Evans also spoke about the end of his marriage, which inspired Ballerini's EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat. He claimed he felt misrepresented and used as an example of someone who wronged women during that time.

Chase Stokes Reacts to Morgan Evans' Comments

Chase Stokes reacted to Evans' interview by criticizing him in an Instagram comment. Stokes called Evans “the most pathetic excuse of masculinity” but later deleted the comment without further explanation.

Bobby Bones Enters the Chat

Bobby Bones defended Morgan Evans after Chase Stokes deleted his critical comment. In a video, Bones suggested if Stokes was going to post such strong opinions, he should not have removed them. Bones questioned why some people could discuss certain topics while others could not.

Morgan Evans and Chase Stokes Were Both in Relationships With Kelsea Ballerini

Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini were married from 2017 until their divorce in 2022. Ballerini explained on CBS Mornings how the decision to divorce wasn't sudden and involved a lot of personal growth.

Ballerini began dating Chase Stokes in January 2023 after connecting via Instagram. Their relationship lasted until early 2026 with some ups and downs. Despite the social media drama between her exes, Ballerini has not publicly commented on it.