It's only the start of 2025, but dating rumors are already making headlines. This time, it's Filipina-American Victoria's Secret Angel Kelsey Merritt and Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford who have caught everyone's attention.
Are Kelsey Merritt And Chace Crawford dating?
Kelsey, 28, and Chace, 39, were reportedly seen on January 18, walking together in Los Angeles—and it was written about by E! News, no less! It wasn't at an event—just a casual stroll in simple outfits. Paparazzi snapped photos of them smiling and chatting, which got people wondering if there's something more between them.
While the sighting seems innocent enough, it hasn't stopped fans and the media from buzzing about a potential romance. Well, after all, it's not uncommon for celebrities spotted together in similar situations to confirm a relationship shortly after. (We're looking at you, Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez—not to mention Sue Ramirez and Dominic Roque!)
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However, neither Kelsey nor Chace has commented on or confirmed the rumors, leaving the public in suspense. Despite the lack of confirmation, the sighting has already made headlines in both local and international media.
In case you needed any more clues, they were also written about on celeb gossip site Deux Moi. They reported that Kelsey and Chace posted matching Instagram Stories of fireworks in St. Barts over New Year's. How mysterious. *double eyes emoji*
Rumors about Kelsey and Chace dating actually started in 2024. Fans noticed that the two had followed each other on Instagram, which got people curious.
Kelsey Merritt And Chace Crawford's Dating History
ICYDK, this isn't the first time Chace has found himself at the center of dating rumors. In the early 2000s, he was linked to co-actress Rachel Bilson after they were seen chatting together. The media ran with the story, speculating about a "potential hookup." However, Rachel later clarified that she was on a break from a serious relationship at the time and was never romantically involved with Chace. It was a classic case of the press jumping to conclusions.
Chace also dated actress Rebecca Rittenhouse for three years before they broke up in 2018.
On the other hand, Kelsey previously dated Olympic swimmer Conor Dwyer and was linked to actor-musician Jared Leto after they were seen vacationing together in Sardinia, Italy.
As for Kelsey and Chace, there's no telling what the future holds. Are they just friends? Something more? It looks like we’ll have the whole 2025 for us to witness this development!
