When you’re dating one of the biggest names on TikTok like Olivia Dunne, the line between private and public tends to blur – just ask Paul Skenes. The MLB star recently found himself in an awkward spotlight after Livvy, freshly graduated and clearly enjoying her WAG (wives and girlfriends of athletes) era, posted a TikTok that fans say showed him less than thrilled.
In the now-viral video, Dunne playfully pulls Skenes into her content game, but it doesn’t take a body language expert to see his vibe was off. While Livvy beams for the camera, Paul looks like he’s doing his best to be a team player – even if he’d rather be doing literally anything else.
Social media star meets camera-shy boyfriend
This isn’t just a case of one partner being more online than the other. Olivia’s world is built around social media – it’s her job, her brand, her comfort zone. But Paul, not so much. Fans quickly picked up on the energy mismatch in the clip, with many pointing out that Skenes looked like he was trying to have a quiet moment with Livvy when she pulled out the phone. The result felt less like couple content and more like a hijacked date night.
The internet’s reactions ranged from amused to cringing, with some questioning why Dunne would post a video where her boyfriend looked clearly uncomfortable. It’s no secret that Paul has kept a low profile online – something fans generally admire about him – so seeing him in a staged-feeling skit had people wondering if the social media pressure is starting to show cracks.
When a TikTok moment feels more like a relationship test
But before anyone rings the drama alarm, let’s be real: one awkward video doesn’t mean trouble in paradise. In fact, quite the opposite.
Now that Livvy has officially graduated from LSU, she and Paul finally have more time to be together – and they’ve been making the most of it. From game days to casual hangouts, the couple has been going strong and embracing their new phase. What the video captured might’ve just been bad timing, not bad vibes.
Sure, the TikTok didn’t land as intended, but if anything, it’s a reminder that even the most picture-perfect couples have unscripted moments. Livvy might’ve been caught up in the content grind, but maybe fans shouldn’t read too much into it. They’re still very solid – just figuring out how to navigate the spotlight… together.
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