It's been a rough few weeks for Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, who broke up with Carrie Underwood and endured online gossip about his sexuality - rumors were swirling that he and pal JC Chasez were gay.

Sister Candice Crawford says Chace is hanging in there.

"He's doing okay through this whole ordeal," Candice said. "He was upset about the breakup. It's always to lose a relationship."

Still, his little sister added, don't expect to see Chace Crawford and the fourth season American Idol champion moping around.

"Chace will get through it," Candice said. "We love [Carrie Underwood] too. They're dolls and they'll both do well."

It's been a hard month or so for Chace Crawford.

Candice is doing her best to distract her bummed-out brother. Next week, she'll compete in the Miss USA Pageant.

You can bet Chace Crawford will be there to watch!

"The whole family will be there rooting for me," Candice Crawford, who was recently crowned Miss Missouri, said.

"My mom made T-shirts and little pins for everyone!"

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