Livvy Dunne’s Dating History: From Rumors to Romance with Paul Skenes

By Jayson Panganiban September 11, 2025 16:36

Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, the LSU gymnastics sensation and social media powerhouse, has captivated fans with her athletic prowess and vibrant online presence. As of September 2025, her dating history, while relatively private for a star with over 13 million TikTok and Instagram followers, has sparked widespread interest. Confirmed to be in a committed relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes since 2023, Dunne’s romantic past includes a few rumored connections that never solidified. From her LSU roots to her high-profile romance, here’s a look at Livvy Dunne’s dating journey.

Dunne’s most significant and confirmed relationship is with Paul Skenes, a professional baseball player and the 2023 MLB No. 1 draft pick. The couple met at Louisiana State University through mutual friends in a classic college connection: Skenes’ best friend was dating Dunne’s gymnastics teammate, per Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Their romance sparked in June 2023 when Dunne was spotted wearing Skenes’ jersey at the College World Series, fueling rumors, per StyleCaster. Dunne confirmed their relationship in August 2023, responding to a TikTok fan’s post about seeing them together at a Shake Shack, saying, “aw you should’ve said hi!💞” per StyleCaster. Skenes solidified their status in an August 2023 interview, noting their shared athlete lifestyles ease the pressures of fame, per Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Their relationship has flourished publicly. Dunne supported Skenes at his MLB debut in May 2024, posting a viral TikTok captioned, “POV: you both wake up from a nap and find out he’s in the MLB,” per People. Skenes cheered Dunne during LSU’s 2024 NCAA gymnastics championship win, per SI.com. A July 2025 TikTok revealed an “invisible string” connection: Dunne attended an LSU vs. Air Force baseball game in 2021 where Skenes pitched, unaware of him at the time, per People. “It’s wild to think we crossed paths then,” she said. Their high-profile moments include the 2024 and 2025 MLB All-Star Games and a 2025 GQ “Couple Quiz,” per Sporting News.

Before Skenes, Dunne’s dating history includes rumored flings, none confirmed with certainty. In 2022, speculation linked her to TikTok star Josh Richards after a Barstool Sports interview where she played a “Kiss, Marry, Kill” game, choosing to marry Richards, per Fanarch.com. Dunne clarified their interactions were platonic, centered on content creation, per Fanarch.com. Another rumor tied her to LSU football player Theo Millas, but no evidence substantiated a romance, per Who’s Dated Who. Wild, unfounded claims in 2023 suggested connections to NFL legend Tom Brady and country singer Morgan Wallen, dismissed as baseless by fans and media, per Nicki Swift. A TikTok of Dunne dancing to Wallen’s song “Everything I Love” sparked brief buzz, but she never addressed it, per Outkick.

Dunne’s ability to maintain privacy despite her fame stands out. “I keep my personal life close,” she told Sports Illustrated in 2025. Her focus remains on her career—retiring from gymnastics in April 2025 after an avulsion fracture, per Wikipedia, and pursuing acting, per People. Her relationship with Skenes thrives on mutual support, with Dunne calling their one rule “fairness” in a 2025 Fanatics Fest interview, per People. “We don’t restrict each other,” she said, noting their busy schedules as athletes.

As Dunne navigates her post-gymnastics career, her romance with Skenes remains a celebrated partnership. From LSU’s campus to red carpets, their story resonates as a modern athlete love story. With Skenes’ rising MLB stardom and Dunne’s influencer empire, valued at $3.9 million per Forbes, their future looks bright. “We’re each other’s biggest fans,” Dunne told SI.com, proving her dating history is now firmly anchored by a love that’s as dynamic as her flips.