‘Gossip Girl’ star Chace Crawford, Kelsey Merritt seal romance with a kiss
(From left) Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt. Images: Instagram/@fallontonight, @kelseymerritt
Sparks are indeed flying between Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt after they were photographed kissing in New York City, seemingly confirming their relationship.
Photos of Crawford and Merritt’s sweet date in New York made rounds on social media on Friday, April 18, months after they were speculated to be in a relationship.
The snaps showed the couple in matching sunglasses, with the Filipina-American model’s left hand around the “Gossip Girl” star’s neck before they leaned in for a kiss.
Chace + Birkin + Khaite shopping bag. Goals! Get it Kelsey! pic.twitter.com/IRXS7E40p5
— FiloBrit (@LDNorangeHeart) April 19, 2025
Merritt was effortlessly stylish in a light brown bomber jacket, white shirt, jeans, and high-heeled boots, while Crawford sported a gray cap, gray sweater, jeans, and white sneakers.
The Victoria’s Secret model also shared photos of herself wearing the same outfit on her Instagram Stories. However, traces of Crawford were nowhere to be seen.
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@kelseymerritt
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@kelseymerritt
The “Gossip Girl” hunk was also spotted dropping a flirty remark on Merritt’s Instagram post last March, much to the delight of the couple’s fans.
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@kelseymerritt
Crawford and Merritt sparked dating rumors after netizens noticed them following each other on Instagram. They were then speculated to be together after they posted similar photos of a beach resort in St. Barts, and the hunk’s hand was spotted on Merritt’s TikTok post last March.
@kelseymerrittsunday night tradition 🍷🍝♬ Stompin At The Savoy – Benny Goodman
Having appeared on local brands and magazine covers, Merritt moved to New York after finishing her education at the Ateneo de Manila University. She gained attention for being the first Filipina to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and has since attended multiple fashion events abroad.
Crawford gained widespread popularity for his role as Nate Archibald in the hit series “Gossip Girl” and Kevin Moskowitz in “The Boys.” He also appeared in the 2020 film “Inheritance” and the 2024 film “Reunion.”
