Paul Skenes Makes A Cameo On His Girlfriend Olivia Dunne's TikTok Video!
By Alisan Duran on October 24, 2023 at 7:30 AM EDT
Paul Skenes makes a surprising cameo in Olivia Dunne's new video!
The LSU gymnast took to her TikTok page and posted a clip of herself flaunting her dog. However, eagle-eyed fans weren't paying so much attention to Dunne or her pet. Instead, all eyes were on the pro baseball pitcher who made a brief appearance in the footage.
Proud Dog Mom
Dunne, 21, looked cozy in a gray sweater and joggers as she sat on the rug. The SI Swimsuit model went makeup-free and pulled up her blonde locks into a messy bun while holding her puppy with both hands.
Dunne showed off her dog on camera and mouthed the words, "Isn't it amazing?"
Hanging Out
An unbothered Skenes, also 21, who sported a gray t-shirt and black shorts, could be seen in the backdrop. He looked skeptical while holding a bowl with one hand and watching his girlfriend film the video before walking away.
Dunne seemingly didn't notice Skenes in the background as she kissed her dog.
"When I show someone my puppy and there not immediately obsessed," she wrote in the clip.
Dunne also captioned the share, "Roux is a queen."
Fans React To The Video
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The upload went viral -- racking up over 2.2 million views and over 195,000 likes. Close to a thousand users of the social media platform also took to the comments section to share their thoughts about the post.
"Paul in the background luckiest guy in the world rn," noted a follower.
"Casual Paul in the background. Haha. Love it!" wrote another fan.
"He is the best pitcher," added the third commenter.
Others praised the dog, while some pointed out Dunne's grammatical error.
A TikTok user commented, "Senior in college and still uses the wrong 'they're,'" to which Dunne responded, "I typed it quickly gimme a break."
Meeting Through Mutual Friends
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The precise timeline of Dunne and Skenes' relationship remains undisclosed. Nonetheless, there are indications that their romance might have started in June, as the gymnast and her teammate Elena Arenas were spotted supporting the former LSU pitcher and his teammates during the College World Series. It's worth noting that Arenas is in a relationship with Skenes' former teammate, Garret Edwards.
Skenes revealed in an interview with The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he got to know Dunne through mutual friends -- Arenas and Edwards.
Exclusively Dating
Skenes openly discussed their relationship, acknowledging that it could be challenging at times.
"It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, to be honest, in terms of actually going somewhere," said the baseball player. "If one of us went out in Baton Rouge [La.] by ourselves, there's probably gonna be someone there asking for something — picture, autograph, whatever."
Upon joining the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise and playing for the Bradenton Marauders, Skenes disclosed that their shared understanding of each other's lifestyles played a pivotal role in strengthening their bond.
"It's nice to be able to have that conversation. She does get it," Skenes said and conveyed a desire for Dunne to be able to attend a baseball game and simply enjoy it without the added pressures.
While acknowledging the current challenges, Skenes conveyed optimism that things may improve as he advances to higher levels in his career.
Instagram Official
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Skenes made a debut once again on Dunne's Instagram account. The gymnast posted a series of snaps taken this month, and one of the pics showed her posing alongside the baseball pitcher while watching a football game and supporting their beloved LSU.