Unraveling the Mysteries: Olivia Dunne’s Recent Breakup and the Speculations That Follow

Before gaining popularity, Olivia Dunne was a new member of the LSU Tigers gymnastics team at Louisiana State University. As her social media following grew, she began earning significant income through brand partnerships, collaborating with notable companies such as Vuori and American Eagle. Her charming looks contributed to her quickly expanding fanbase, which led many to seek insights into her personal life. Despite being generally private about her relationships, a surprising fact about an ex was revealed during a recent podcast appearance, catching Dunne off guard.

In a July 2022 episode of the “BFFs” podcast, host Dave Portnoy reminisced about a flirtation between Dunne and comedian Josh Richards from the prior year. When Richards expressed interest in Dunne, she mentioned already having a boyfriend. During the podcast, she confessed, “That didn’t age well. No, that [relationship] just did not work out,” explaining that her boyfriend was uncomfortable with her increasing fame. However, Portnoy hinted that there was more to the breakup story than just Dunne’s rise to popularity.

Dunne was taken aback when Portnoy disclosed information regarding her ex during the “BFFs” podcast. He mentioned that a woman involved with Dunne’s ex had sent messages to the show, claiming she was the other woman. According to Portnoy, one screenshot showed her saying, “Here’s me with your boyfriend in bed.” Dunne’s reaction was ambiguous; she neither confirmed nor denied the rumor, but her shock indicated it may have some truth. The identity of the ex-boyfriend remains unknown as Dunne chose not to reveal his name.

Though Dunne keeps her romantic life private, there were also rumors—unconfirmed—that she had a brief fling with country artist Morgan Wallen. Reports from “Before They Were Famous” suggested they might have been romantically linked before Wallen canceled a concert in April 2023. Despite these speculations, they seem unlikely and probably unfounded.

Dunne appears to be in a good relationship now with another athlete, who is also accustomed to living in the limelight.

Unlike Dunne’s previous boyfriend, who struggled with her fame, her current partner, MLB player Paul Skenes, openly expresses his affection. Their relationship was hinted at in June 2023 when Dunne shared photos from an LSU baseball game in Omaha, where Skenes was pitching. Later, Skenes confirmed their relationship to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. When discussing the challenges of being in the public eye, Skenes admitted it can be troublesome, but credited their shared experiences as a help navigating fame. “It’s nice to have that conversation. She understands. I wish she could enjoy a baseball game without all the fuss,” he reflected.

In an interview with ESPN, Skenes shared details about their first date and the importance of staying low-profile to avoid drawing attention. He expressed that Dunne’s familiarity with public life helps them manage challenges that come with their careers, highlighting how she has positively influenced him.