‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes Bombed His ‘Stranger Things’ Audition to Play Steve: ‘I Forgot All the Lines and Absolutely F—ed Up’

Emily Longeretta Young Hollywood is ready for Oscars week. On Wednesday night, some of the biggest young stars in the industry celebrated at Vanity Fair and TikTok’s Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood at Mes Amis. The star-studded evening was co-hosted by Halle Bailey, Julia Garner and Paul Mescal, the latter of which is nominated for his performance in “Aftersun” at this weekend’s Academy Awards. Garner, who walked the red carpet with husband Mark Foster, was excited to be out and about during one of the biggest weeks of the year. “This is for the young, new talent that’s in the industry right now. It’s such an honor to be here — it’s nice to be out of the house outside of this bubble we’ve all been living in,” she told Variety. “Not via zoom!”

Kelsea Ballerini appears to be clapping back at rumours that her romance with Chase Stokes is a publicity stunt.

Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes and country musician are officially a couple.Stokes confirmed their relationship on Today in an interview with Sheinelle Jones, who first asked the actor if he’d be catching Ballerini’s upcoming . “Kelsea Ballerini, she’ll be taking the stage.

Chase Stokes has confirmed he and Kelsea Ballerini are dating.The star appeared with Sheinelle Jones on the show and responded affirmatively that he and the country music star are in a relationship. While teasing Ballerini's scheduled appearance on, Jones informed viewers, «For those who don't know, they're dating,» to which Stokes responded with a simple, «Mhm.»And, for the record, he's a fan of her music.«Absolutely I'm a fan,» he said.

Chase Stokes dropped by NBC’s “Today” on Friday, March 3 to promote the new season of his Netflix hit “Outer Banks”.

Kelsea Ballerini is enjoying her new beau, Chase Stokes, and not focused on anything negative. A source tells ET, the 29-year-old country music superstar is feeling better than ever in her new relationship.«Kelsea is focusing on the good things in her life and her relationship with Chase,» the source says. «They’re having a great time together. Chase has been super supportive of her, and they are there for each other both professionally and in their personal lives.»The «Hole in the Bottle» singer and the star sparked dating rumorsin January.

Outer Banks returned for season 3 last week.Starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow and Carlacia Grant, the Netflix show focuses on a tight-knit group of teenagers from the wrong side of the tracks called The Pogues.The first season of Outer Banks premiered in 2020, with a second season following in 2021. A fourth season has already been confirmed by Netflix.Music has played a huge part in the show’s success with Alt-J’s ‘Left Hand Free’ soundtracking our first look at the Outer Banks.

stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline's real-life romance may not have lasted, but both actors still have hope for their onscreen characters. Stokes and Cline told ET's Cassie DiLaura that they still believe John B and Sarah will get their happily ever after. «I think they will,» Cline said about whether the characters will end up together. «I like to think so,» Stokes agreed. Season 3 tests John B and Sarah's love for one another more than ever before, and Sarah eventually cheats on John B during a whirlwind night spent with her ex-boyfriend, Topper. «I was so scared about this storyline because I felt that inherently wasn't in Sarah's nature,» Cline said. «I wanted to make it feel like ultimately she was so lost and so confused.

Netflix's  is back with season 3 and the adventures are even more extreme than viewers have ever seen before. The Pogues, on a mission to find a city of gold and unearth hidden treasure, find themselves fighting off fellow hunters, foreign authorities and even an ex-boyfriend ET's Cassie DiLaura sat down with stars Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Rudy Pankow (JJ), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Carlacia Grant (Cleo) and Austin North (Topper) to discuss filming, the explosive plot and — of course — all the drama-filled romances. In the midst of season 3, John B. and Sarah Cameron find themselves at a near-breaking point.

Netflix's hit series, , is back with season 3 and a whirlwind adventure as the Pogues chase clues toward a city of gold and navigate their romances and friendships along the way. Stars Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Rudy Pankow (JJ), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Carlacia Grant (Cleo) and Austin North (Topper) all return for a season of love, hardship and sunsets in Outer Banks, North Carolina. Ahead of season 3's release, ET's Cassie DiLaura sat down with the show's stars to discuss  filming, the explosive plot and — of course — all the drama-filled romances that make the Netflix series a can't-miss for viewers.  The third installment of  sees the show's lead characters, John B and Sarah Cameron, test the boundaries and the trust within their relationship. When the couple was stranded on «Poguelandia» island, their relationship came easy. However, when John B. is reunited with his father, he begins to hide things from Sarah.

Things are heating up between Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes!

was renewed for season 4 on Feb. 18, shortly before Netflix released the show's third season on Thursday.The OBX cast announced the news onstage at a «Poguelandia» fan event on Feb.

Soft launch alert! Chase Stokes shared an adorable glimpse of his romance with Kelsea Ballerini shortly after she addressed the duo’s relationship status.

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini‘s relationship is heating up!

Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes can't escape the buzz surrounding his love life, from his ex-girlfriend to who he's (maybe) currently dating.The star, 30, is currently celebrating the release of Outer Banks' third season, which arrived on Netflix on February 23, and while viewers are certainly excited, it's his romantic history that's generating the most headlines.And no wonder. He's been promoting the new season of the hit show alongside his onscreen love and real-life ex Madelyn Cline.

, but he almost starred in a very different hit teen drama from the streamer. Access Hollywood recently caught up with Chase at Poguelandia, the special interactive Outer Banks fan event hosted by Netflix in Huntington Beach, California on February 18. While speaking to the outlet, Chase revealed that he actually auditioned way back when to play Hawkins's very own Steve Harrington in , a role that eventually went to .

Chase Stokes is opening up about his failed audition for Stranger Things.

Steve Harrington from Stranger Things could have been played by Outer Banks star Chase Stokes but recently revealed he “effed up” his audition.

season 2 with more enemies than ever before, but still far from finishing their action-packed treasure hunt. Many viewers may be scratching their heads trying to remember everything before Thursday's season 3 premiere. Season 2 ended with the Pogues settling on the shores of a deserted island, which they affectionately nicknamed Poguelandia.

Kelsea Ballerini is making her very first appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast and host Alex Cooper asked all the questions you want to know.