Introduction
Fans of country music duo Riley Green and Ella Langley are once again buzzing about a potential romance after a recent video surfaced online. Despite both artists consistently denying a relationship, a clip from The American Rodeo in Arlington, Texas, on April 12 has reignited speculation.
What the Video Shows
The brief video shows Riley Green finishing his set and heading backstage. As he moves off-camera, he appears to lean in for an embrace with someone obscured by stage equipment. Immediately after this interaction, Ella Langley emerges from the same spot, and the two then exit the stage area together.
Fan Reactions and Theories
The video quickly circulated, with many fans interpreting the off-screen interaction as a quick kiss between Green and Langley. Social media comments are divided, with some convinced of a romantic exchange, while others remain skeptical, citing the limited view.
Some notable fan comments include:
- “I must be blind, anyone else.”
- “Is the kiss in the room with us?”
- “That’s just an aftershow ‘Well done.’ We all do that!”
- “We need a close up. Head tilt doesn’t count. Lips on lips.”
- “And why not. They’d make a great couple.”
- “Friendly smooch.”
What Riley and Ella Have Said
Both Riley Green and Ella Langley have repeatedly stated that their relationship is strictly platonic.
Langley addressed the rumors at the CMA Awards in November, telling Taste of Country, “We’re not dating. We’re just good friends.” She added, “Riley was probably the first famous person I ever met. He was playing all the same bars I went to and I played the same bars as him. It’s cool to see Alabama people winning!”
Green echoed these sentiments on The Viall Files podcast, quipping, “Yeah, I mean, Ella’s probably too smart to date me anyway.” He also recalled a conversation he had with Langley when their first duet, “You Look Like You Love Me,” became a hit: “I told Ella, I was like, ‘There’s gonna be a lot of things said, but we don’t really got to play into it or not play into it.”
Their Musical Partnership Continues
Beyond their hit duet “You Look Like You Love Me,” Green and Langley have also collaborated on a second song titled “Don’t Mind If I Do.” Langley is currently serving as direct support on Green’s Damn Country Music Tour, which explains their joint appearance at the rodeo and their continued performances of both duets live on the road.