Another Hollywood romance has come to an end. Gossip Girl and The Boys actor Chace Crawford and Victoria’s Secret model Kelsey Merritt have officially broken up after dating for more than a year. Sources close to the former couple confirm that the decision to part ways was mutual, with no hard feelings between the two stars.
According to insiders, the Chace Crawford Kelsey Merritt break up was completely amicable, with both stars choosing to remain good friends moving forward.
“There’s no drama or hostility,” a source shared. “They simply realized they were better off as friends and decided to go their separate ways on great terms.”
The pair’s low-key dynamic often kept them out of intense tabloid spotlight, though they occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship on social media and at high-profile industry events.
Romance rumors between the 41-year-old actor and the 29-year-old Filipino-American model first began circulating in late 2024 when eagle-eyed fans noticed matching vacation photos on their social media accounts.
Public Confirmation: The pair officially confirmed their relationship in April 2025 when they were photographed sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in New York City.
Star-Studded Vacations: The couple made headlines in late 2025 after joining a celebrity-packed yacht getaway in Sardinia alongside close friends Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev.
Going Instagram Official: Crawford cemented their romance on social media during his 40th birthday celebrations, sharing mirror selfies with Merritt and captioning photos of her with “Happy birthday, darling”.
Both Crawford and Merritt have kept their focus on their respective careers following the split—Crawford preparing for upcoming film projects and Merritt continuing her global modeling work.
