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CHACE CRAWFORD AND KELSEY MERRITT: NEW COUPLE ALERT?

Remember when we hinted at a possible connection between Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt in this week's podcast episode of Deux/U? Well, it seems those whispers were right on the money!

Fans initially speculated about a romance brewing when the "Gossip Girl" star and the Victoria's Secret Angel started following each other on Instagram back in November. Then, over the holiday break, both were spotted enjoying the sun and sand in St. Barts, even sharing similar pictures on their Instagram stories.

We discussed this potential pairing on our podcast this week, and guess what? An exclusive source reached out to confirm that Chace and Kelsey are indeed an item!

It seems the tropical getaway to St. Barts was the perfect opportunity for the couple to spend some quality time together and ring in the New Year in paradise.

Crawford, known for his charming portrayal of Nate Archibald in the iconic teen drama "Gossip Girl", has always been a fan favorite.  And Merritt, with her stunning beauty and successful modeling career, is a rising star in her own right.