BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: In a recent TikTok video, LSU gymnast and social media influencer Olivia Dunne surprised many by revealing her new love interest, and it wasn't her boyfriend, Paul Skenes.
During an interview in August 2023 with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball pitcher, Skenes, confirmed his relationship with Dunne.
Prior to this public disclosure, there had been substantial speculation about the couple, particularly when Dunne attended Skenes' debut with the Bradenton Marauders.
Who is Olivia Dunne's new love?
The LSU standout garnered significant interest from her seven million followers in her latest TikTok post when she shared her newfound obsession. In the video, Dunne could be seen cuddling with her new puppy, a white golden retriever.
In the video, Dunne lip-synced the audio while holding her white golden retriever near her and exclaimed, "Isn't it amazing?" The male voice said, "Yeah. I just gotta be honest. I don't know what the big deal is."
Upon hearing this response, Dunne's demeanor shifted from content to irritated, and she responded with, "Get out!"
The video's caption text humorously read, "When I introduce someone to my puppy, and they're not instantly obsessed."
The gymnastics star affectionately named her pet Roux and playfully captioned the video, dubbing her "new love" as "Roux is a queen."
@livvy Roux is a queen. #foryou #puppy ♬ original sound - haveyouseenmyolivesPaul Skenes spotted in Olivia Dunne's video
While Olivia Dunne showed off her new pet in the TikTok video, many eagled-eyed fans spotted Skene in the background of the clip. A fan wrote, "Skenes in the background," and another one added, "Skenes in the back."
On the other hand, Dunne's puppy also caught the attention of many.
While one commentator wrote, "Adorable doggy! Awww," another one added, "I know the feeling and would say the same thing dogs are the best and your puppy is so adorable."
