After months of fan theories and internet buzz, Hailey Welch, known to many as Hawk Tuah girl, has finally revealed the identity of her boyfriend, affectionately nicknamed “Pookie.” In the November 12 episode of her Talk Tuah podcast, Welch introduced Kelby Blackwell, the man behind the mystery, and shared their love story with listeners.
The intrigue around “Pookie” began in June 2024, when Welch, in a now-viral TikTok moment, declared, “I love you, Pookie! Forever!” Since then, her fans have speculated about the mystery man’s identity. Welch gave a few clues along the way, even describing Pookie as having “the longest eyelashes you'd ever seen” during a July appearance on BS with Jake Paul. At that point, however, she kept his identity under wraps, describing their relationship as more of a “situationship.”
By October, things had changed. Welch confirmed on her podcast that she and Pookie were officially together, adding, “Pookie’s officially my man.” Fans learned more in the recent episode, where Blackwell joined Welch to discuss their journey. Despite Welch’s viral fame, Blackwell, a small-town plumber, admitted he prefers a quiet life, making their romance an intriguing mix of small-town roots and internet stardom.
The couple shared that although they only recently made things official, they’ve known each other for three years. Blackwell explained he needed time to work on himself before committing, a journey that both Welch and her fans admired. Now, with the mystery finally solved, fans can look forward to more stories from Welch and her beloved Pookie on Talk Tuah!
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