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Chase Stokes

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Chase Stokes

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7 stories · latest Sep 16, 2026 · Celebrity, TV & Film

Chase Stokes biography

Chase Stokes is an actor best known for playing John B. Routledge on the hit series Outer Banks. Since the show debuted in 2020, Stokes has starred alongside castmates Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, and Rudy Pankow, capturing global fan attention through the coastal drama.

Recent media coverage focuses on Stokes's physical health and on-set events as Outer Banks reaches its final season. News reports detail his recovery from organ failure following filming, his real-life rescue of a co-star during a water scene, and his lighthearted response to online rumors concerning plastic surgery.

  • Coverage of Chase Stokes focuses heavily on his starring role in Outer Banks and the physical realities of production.
  • Media reports emphasize his personal health recovery and real-life rescue of a co-star alongside ongoing public interest in his romantic history and social media interactions.

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  1. Pogue Life Unlocked: The Wildest Behind-The-Scenes Secrets From 'Outer Banks'

    Aug 19, 2026

    Behind-the-scenes details emerged about the cast's physical stunts, filming conditions, and off-screen romances.

    Pogue Life Unlocked: The Wildest Behind-The-Scenes Secrets From 'Outer Banks'
  2. Chase Stokes Rescued 'Outer Banks' Co-Star Madison Bailey From Drowning

    Aug 20, 2026

    Chase Stokes pulled co-star Madison Bailey to safety after she began struggling in deep water during filming.

    Chase Stokes Rescued 'Outer Banks' Co-Star Madison Bailey From Drowning
  3. Madelyn Cline Details What She Asked Ex Chase Stokes After Their Split

    Aug 21, 2026

    Madelyn Cline discussed working alongside ex Chase Stokes to play onscreen lovers following their real-life split.

    Madelyn Cline Details What She Asked Ex Chase Stokes After Their Split
  4. Chase Stokes Reveals Terrifying Liver And Kidney Failure After 'Outer Banks' Finished Filming

    Aug 21, 2026

    Chase Stokes revealed he experienced severe liver and kidney failure after finishing work on Outer Banks.

    Chase Stokes Reveals Terrifying Liver And Kidney Failure After 'Outer Banks' Finished Filming
  5. Chase Stokes Laughs Off ‘Ridiculous’ Plastic Surgery Rumors

    Sep 1, 2026

    Chase Stokes publicly dismissed rumors that he underwent cosmetic procedures on his jaw or face.

    Chase Stokes Laughs Off ‘Ridiculous’ Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Kelsea Ballerini Sizzles in Red Bikini for 33rd Birthday as Chase Stokes Double-Taps the Post
Chase Stokes Laughs Off ‘Ridiculous’ Plastic Surgery Rumors
Chase Stokes Reveals Terrifying Liver And Kidney Failure After 'Outer Banks' Finished Filming
Madelyn Cline Details What She Asked Ex Chase Stokes After Their Split
Chase Stokes Rescued 'Outer Banks' Co-Star Madison Bailey From Drowning
Real-Life Hero: Chase Stokes Saved 'Outer Banks' Co-Star During Terrifying On-Set Emergency
Stokes saved Bailey (pictured here) from drowning in the water.
Stokes (seen here in the Netflix show) recalled that he noticed Bailey was under the water “for a while.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
“So I jumped off the boat and I realized that she was not able to breathe underwater,” Stokes said (Stokes is pictured above with Madelyn Cline, Bailey, Jonathan Daviss and Rudy Pankow).
Stokes and Bailey (seen here with Daviss) said some of the crew thought the crisis was an actual scene in the show.
Bailey (seen here with her castmembers) said filming underwater was the “hardest” part of the show for her.

Chase Stokes: your questions

Did Chase Stokes get plastic surgery?

No, Chase Stokes denied the rumors and laughed off online speculation about cosmetic surgery as completely ridiculous.

Did Chase Stokes save Madison Bailey from drowning?

Yes, Stokes noticed co-star Madison Bailey struggling in deep water during a shoot and stepped in to pull her out.

What health issue did Chase Stokes face after Outer Banks?

Stokes suffered liver and kidney failure brought on by severe physical demands and exhaustion following production.

Did Chase Stokes date Madelyn Cline?

Yes, Chase Stokes and co-star Madelyn Cline dated in real life before ending their off-screen relationship.

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