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Ella Langley’s “Pot-Stirring” TikTok Fuels Riley Green Rumors
Country up-and-comer Ella Langley is once again at the center of fan speculation—this time thanks to a playful cooking video that many believe throws shade at her duet partner Riley Green.
The TikTok That Started It
In the clip, Langley lifts the lid of a simmering pot and lip-syncs to Kaitlin Butts’ sharp breakup anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead to Me).”
“I think I heard he got runned over by a train? Mauled by a bear? Maybe? Hopefully,” she mouths before hitting the chorus: “You ain’t gotta die to be dead to me.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments with knowing reactions:
“We pickin’ up what you puttin’ down, sister.”
“The tea is boooooiilllling.”
Langley even “liked” a comment that said, “Oh ur funny I like u,” only adding fuel to the fire.
Why Fans Think It’s About Riley Green
Langley and Green have long been the subject of dating rumors since their first duet, “You Look Like You Love Me.”
Both publicly denied any romance, with Green joking in late 2024 that Langley was “too smart” to date him.
Speculation resurfaced after their second collaboration, “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and a viral clip that some fans swore showed them sharing more than a friendly hug.
Lately, social posts from concertgoers note that their once-flirty onstage chemistry seems noticeably cooler.
Or Just a Fun Cooking Video?
Of course, the TikTok could simply be a lighthearted nod to Kaitlin Butts’ rising profile—or just Ella having fun in the kitchen. But given the timing and the choice of lyrics, fans aren’t convinced.
Whether it’s a subtle message or just a clever way to highlight a favorite song, Ella Langley has everyone talking—and watching for her next move.