Kelsea Ballerini is asking the public for privacy following her split from Chase Stokes after nearly three years together. The 32-year-old country star posted a TikTok video on Tuesday (September 23) pleading with the press and paparazzi to leave the former couple alone amid breakup rumors. The clip was fittingly soundtracked by Ariana Grande‘s 2020 track, “Shut Up,” with Ballerini deliberately pointing at the camera when the pop star sings the words, “shut up.” She captioned the post, “cc speculators, “sources,” and hidden cameras outside the hair salon. let us be. please. ❤️‍🩹.” The couple first sparked dating rumors in January 2023 and went public with their relationship in April 2023 while walking the red carpet together at the CMT Awards. Earlier this month, Ballerini’s representative confirmed the split, with a source revealing, “They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. It happens.” (People)