Chace Crawford’s New XOXO: Confirms Romance with Kiss to Victoria’s Secret Model!

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Chace Crawford is letting his XOXOs do the talking.

On April 18, the former star of “Gossip Girl” was spotted shopping in New York City alongside Kelsey Merritt. Their affectionate gestures during the outing seemed to suggest that they are in a romantic relationship.

As an over-the-moon fan, I found myself in the midst of an extraordinary sight: Chace, 39, donned a laid-back gray sweater and jeans, adding a charming touch with a black cap and sunglasses, before sealing the moment with a loving kiss on the radiant Victoria’s Secret model. Meanwhile, Kelsey, 28, gracefully complemented her white top under a beige jacket, accessorizing with dark denim, a sleek black handbag, and a generous shopping bag.

On several occasions in the past few months, they’ve been seen out together. As far back as January, their friendly day out in Los Angeles fueled speculation about a possible relationship. Their broad grins were a giveaway during this rather private excursion.

Indeed, not too long past, the actor famed from “Boys” was delving into his current singleness. To be sure, he’s been candid about the dating world, labeling it as a “chaotic blaze,” and admitted to spontaneously joining the exclusive dating app, Raya.

He admitted on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper in June that everyone warned him against it. However, after having a few drinks one evening, he decided to go ahead and do it anyway.

However, Chace was quick to add that he didn’t have much success on the platform.

He regrettably mentioned that his only connection was made in Indonesia. “Alas, when will I visit Bali? Never, I’m afraid.

Regardless of his less-than-impressive encounter, Chace acknowledges that he identifies as a romantic individual, going so far as to express his fondness for expressing affection.

He mentioned that he enjoys cooking, especially for others, and prefers spending time at home where he can concentrate and be meticulous. He considers himself a considerate individual, confirming this.

For onset secrets from the original Gossip Girl series, keep reading.

Spotted: Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick delivering major chemistry. 

The final scene of the pilot, where Ed’s rogue character Chuck Bass and Leighton’s regal Blair Waldorf watched Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) leave a party with Dan (Penn Badgley) and Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen), inspired co-creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to develop the famous pairing.

In Josh’s words, there was an undeniable bond between them that felt both tangible and enjoyable in that particular moment. He described it as the place where their connection truly took root for the first time.

As I watched unfold, it felt as though I’d uncovered a hidden gem. It reminded me of the intricate dance between Valmont and Merteuil in “Dangerous Liaisons”. They were bound by love and hatred, manipulating each other while executing their wicked schemes. Truly, it was a story so captivating that I simply couldn’t look away.

Yes, Ed was well aware that there was something there with Chair. 

He expressed great joy about collaborating with Leighton during a conversation on Jessica Szohr’s Gossip Girl rewatch podcast, XOXO with Jessica Szohr, in February 2022. Many found their working relationship captivating, which holds significant value to many, making it adorable and amusing.

Concerning his genuine relationship with Leighton, he confided in Jessica, who portrayed Dan’s childhood best friend turned something more, Vanessa Abrams, “She’s an exceptional talent. I deeply miss her. We shared a fantastic chemistry, and we often found each other hilarious. At times, I even felt the need to shield her. Yes, she likely brought out the best in me.

Ed and co-actor Chace Crawford, who portrayed Ed’s on-screen best friend, the privileged Nate Archibald, developed a strong bond as they lived together during the initial two years of filming the series.

In the TV show XOXO, Ed shared that Chace proposed living together from the start, asking him “Would you like to share a room?” At that time, Ed had never lived independently before, so he agreed casually saying “Sure, whatever.

The British actor shared that he had inspected certain locations and sent him peculiar photos. It seemed to be a section of a ceiling with a bit of floor included. Chuckling, Ed commented, “I thought, ‘Okay, alright. Whatever you say, man. Looks good!’ And for the first two years, we cohabited.

It was Jennifer Lawrence herself who tried out for the role of Serena, the character which eventually ended up being played by Blake.

It wasn’t known then, but it seems Jennifer Lawrence had a strong desire to portray Serena and even auditioned. This piece of information was passed along to us, and we were informed that she did indeed audition and was disappointed upon not getting the role. Josh shared this in 2017 with Vulture.

During his auditions for the character Dan, a Brooklyn native dubbed “Lonely Boy,” Penn sported hair that Josh and Stephanie described as long and reminiscent of a snowboarder’s. However, on his first day of shooting, the actor decided to dramatically cut off most of his locks, leaving the crew and television executives astonished.

Josh recounted that everyone reacted with surprise, exclaiming, “What’s going on? He shaved his head!” But upon seeing the fresh look, everyone concurred, expressing admiration: “Wow, he really pulls it off!

It’s surprising to learn that Lily Collins, currently starring in Emily in Paris, came close to portraying Dan Humphrey’s ambitious sister on Gossip Girl. In an interview with Glamour, she expressed her deep desire for the role, admitting, “I really wanted it.

The casting director for “Gossip Girl,” David Rapaport, shared information with Jessica about the upcoming spinoff focusing on Lily van der Woodsen (played by Kelly Rutherford in the original series), titled “Gossip Girl: Revelations of the Upper East Side.” This pilot featured Brittany Snow and Krysten Ritter in leading roles.

In his recollection on XOXO, he mentioned that Dakota Johnson and Rooney Mara, along with several other women who are now well-known, walked in. These ladies were not as prominent at the time, but they’ve certainly made a name for themselves since then. Among all the performances, Nina Dobrev’s audition stood out to him. He thinks you might know her, and he believes it was one of the best auditions he ever witnessed, particularly for that specific role.

David said he called the network and told them, “She is a super star.”

In the podcast, it was mentioned that the problem stemmed from the fact that she didn’t resemble young Kelly Rutherford, as it had been intended for her character to portray a younger version of the actress.

He emphasized to the network that they should continue to consider the Degrassi: The Next Generation actress for future projects, “‘and it’s important for you all to find something for her,'” he recounted. “I distinctly remember thinking, ‘In a few years, I’ll look back and regret not pursuing her more aggressively. She was simply amazing!’

In the XOXO podcast from 2022, it was mentioned that Chuck Bass was initially intended to have a guest appearance in just a handful of episodes.

The actor expressed gratitude that the mogul took on a larger role in the show, noting that his audition process was different since he wasn’t required to test as a series regular. Instead, he only needed to do two auditions and a screen test, avoiding the typical network testing process.

Could this be referred to as a serendipitous encounter? The Gossip Girl showrunners Josh and Stephanie recognized that they had discovered their Vanessa when Adam Brody, whom they had collaborated with on The O.C., introduced her as his guest at a Fourth of July pool party.

In an episode of XOXO, it was mentioned by Stephanie that she and Josh quickly sought a computer (since the iPhone wasn’t around yet) and used Google to find out if Jessica was an actress.

As stated by Josh, the decision to cast Ed was quite complex. Originally, the English actor had tried out for the role of Nate, but it’s interesting to note that the character of Chuck almost ended up being played by someone else too.

Josh mentioned during an episode of XOXO with Jessica Szohr, he remembered being selected for the role of Chuck but couldn’t acquire his visa to film in the U.S. on schedule as he hailed from the U.K., and the network was urging him to replace the character instead.

As we approached the starting point of the pilot, they cautioned us, ‘You guys should decide who your alternate Chuck will be since we’re not confident this will succeed.’ However, our response was, ‘There isn’t an alternate Chuck. It’s Ed,’ Josh recollected.

As your trusted lifestyle advisor, I found myself eagerly awaiting the approval of Ed’s visa, knowing full well that his portrayal as Chuck was crucial to the success of Josh and Stephanie’s project.

Kristen Bell was initially favored to voice Gossip Girl, but Christina Ricci and Selma Blair were also under consideration for the role, according to Stephanie, who held the position of executive producer.

Following the cancellation of “Veronica Mars” after three seasons, it was eventually Kristen who landed the role. This show also gave her the opportunity to lend her voice for the lead character.

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2025-04-19 05:18