Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt's Romance Hits the Rocks (and It's a Total Soap Opera)
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Well, it finally happened, darling. Chace Crawford, the Gossip Girl heartthrob known for his model-worthy cheekbones, and his stunning Victoria’s Secret beau have allegedly decided to call it quits after a year of pretending their relationship was the next big thing. Sources are saying it was an ‘amicable’ split (as if we haven't heard that tired line a million times) and they’re ‘still friends’ (cue the eye roll).
This dynamic duo first graced our feeds with their smoochy antics back in April 2025, where they were seen making out in the chaotic streets of New York City, proving yet again that they’re not shy about flaunting their romance. Their love story reportedly kicked off in late 2024, but honestly, who hasn’t been caught up in the glamour of a yacht party with celebrities? Oh, and let’s not forget their ‘totally casual’ yacht getaway last September, where they rubbed elbows with Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev—a classic move to convince us all that their love was as real as the champagne on board.
But now, with inquiries sent to their reps met with a resounding silence (not exactly the response we were hoping for), we’re left pondering what could have possibly gone wrong. I mean, breaking up after sharing a yacht with ZAC EFRON? The sheer audacity of it all! Such a tragic betrayal, indeed. Stay tuned, darlings. The plot thickens, and we’re just getting started.