Are Katie Maloney and Connor Newsum ‘coupling up’ outside the villa? Is this the Vanderpump Rules X Love Island USA crossover we didn’t know we needed? Was the potential pair set up by Katie’s bestie/Love Island host, Ariana Madix? Here’s everything we know so far.
Us Weekly reported Katie and Conner were seen at “Laurel Tavern, a restaurant in Studio City, California, on Tuesday, July 31. According to a source, the duo got a table in the corner and weren’t joined by anyone else”. The source notes that Katie, 37, “looked amazing” during the low-key outing with the 28-year-old Islander.
Ariana, the matchmaker?
Since the breakout star of VPR had time to get to acquainted with Connor in Fiji this summer while hosting Peacock’s popular dating show, could she have set Katie and Connor up? It’s definitely possible.
Despite Connor dating 2/3 of ‘PPG‘ during his short stint in the villa, it was clear Connor was a nice guy, just not what JaNa Craig or Leah Kateb was looking for. Never forget, Leah couldn’t get past Connor’s tight pants and absence of red flags, a relatable queen.
Did Connor and Katie meet in Fiji?
ICYMI, Katie flew to Fiji to make a guest appearance with Ariana on Love Island USA’s Aftersun. Connor wasn’t a guest on the after show, but it is unclear if he was still on the island when Katie arrived.
If you’re a VPR fan, you know Katie isn’t afraid to call people out for bad behavior. She didn’t disappoint on Aftersun. When one of the other guests, Callum Hole, defended Kenny Rodriguez bringing a Casa Amor girl back to the villa, despite his connection with JaNa, Katie defended JaNa. Callum asked, “Why not bring someone else back into the villa to test two connections at once?!” Katie responded, “Because no woman wants to be an option!”
After being married to serial-kisser Tom Schwartz, it’s no surprise Katie is adamant about being put first in the future. IMHO, Connor gives green flag, so let’s hope he gives Katie what she didn’t get in her marriage. Plus, he’s easy on the eyes.
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