Olivia Dunne made sure boyfriend Paul Skenes’ recent New York City adventure was merry and bright.
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect recapped the couple’s latest escapades around the Big Apple, which included a helicopter ride and a stop in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
“Best tour guide in town @livvydunne,” Skenes posted on Instagram.
Skenes hails from California whereas Dunne grew up in New Jersey.
In one photo, Skenes — the first overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft — can be seen posing in front of a chopper with Dunne, LSU’s famed gymnast and social media sensation.
The pair then cozied up in front of the iconic Christmas tree at night.
Skenes and Dunne, both 21, also appeared to be joined by their pup Roux, who made a cameo in one of Skene’s snaps.
First linked over the summer, Skenes confirmed his relationship with Dunne in August amid internet speculation.
At the time, he spoke to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about how their shared fame brought them closer together.
“It’s nice, for sure,” Skenes said. “It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, to be honest, in terms of actually going somewhere. 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.
“It’s nice to be able to have that conversation. She does get it. I do wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It does irk me. I don’t have any control over it. She really doesn’t either. I’m sure it’ll get better as I go up levels, but that’s something I want for her.”
Dunne, who boasts more than 12 million followers between her TikTok and Instagram pages, supported Skenes in August when he made his Single-A debut for the Pirates’ affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders.
She is currently in her senior year at LSU.
In addition to taking in New York at Christmastime over break, Dunne — whose NIL valuation is estimated to be $3.3 million, according to On3 Sports — watched the Devils defeat the Red Wings on Saturday, 3-2, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
The LSU Tigers’ gymnastics team kicks off its season on Friday, Jan. 5.
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