Haliey Welch Makes It Official With Mysterious Boyfriend “Pookie”
In the latest episode of Talk Tauh with Haliey Welch, the 22-year-old internet sensation had some exciting news to share with fans. On October 16, she finally revealed that she and her mysterious boyfriend, whom she referred to as “Pookie,” are now officially together.
“Pookie’s officially my man!” Haliey excitedly shared during the podcast, spilling the details of their sweet romance. According to Haliey, her boyfriend made the first move, asking her to be his girlfriend on their very first date. But who is “Pookie”? That remains a mystery, as Haliey has kept his identity under wraps, choosing the cute nickname to protect his privacy.
Joining the podcast conversation was Haliey’s friend Chelsea, who couldn’t help but share the romantic details of that unforgettable first date. According to Chelsea, “Pookie” went all out, decorating his room with balloons and setting up a sign that read, “Be Mine.”
Haliey, however, admitted with a laugh that things didn’t go exactly as planned. When she turned on the ceiling fan in his apartment, the balloons popped everywhere! Despite the chaos, Haliey was won over by the effort and accepted his proposal.
“[He even set] rose petals on the bed in a heart shape with a big bouquet of roses,” she gushed during the podcast, clearly smitten with “Pookie’s” romantic side.
While their relationship is only now official, Haliey revealed that they’ve actually been in each other’s lives for a while. “I’ve known this man for, like, three years, and he’s been playing hard to get, and I love a good game,” she joked.
Fans of Haliey might recall her viral moment from June when she gave quirky sex advice during a man-on-the-street interview with creators Tim & Dee TV. Her candid comments earned her the nickname “Hawk Tuah Girl” online, and since then, her popularity has soared.
Back in September, Haliey briefly opened up to PEOPLE about her dating life. She admitted that while her inbox was flooded with messages from men after her viral fame, they weren’t exactly her “cup of tea.” Instead, she hinted that things were getting more serious with “Pookie,” who she had known for years and had been in an on-and-off relationship with.
Haliey shared with PEOPLE that “Pookie” lives just a town away from her in Belfast, Tennessee. Although their relationship has had its ups and downs, it seems like the two are now stronger than ever.
