Haliey/Hailey Welch, often known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has finally disclosed who her boyfriend Kelby Blackwell is
The internet star Haliey Welch had previously simply called her significant other “Pookie” on her Talk Tuah podcast, which led to rumours about who her boyfriend might be. Her partner, Kelby Blackwell, joined the show on November 12 and shared some personal details during the episode.
Who is plumber Kelby Blackwell aka Pookie boyfriend of Hawk Tuah video girl Haliey/Hailey Welch as he goes viral on Instagram
Welch and Blackwell met for the first time through Chelsea’s cousin Alyssa and exchanged Snapchats and they have known each other for three years, though their relationship has been on and off.
Kelby Blackwell gave an explanation for why his identity has remained a mystery by saying that he “liked his little small-town life” and at first want to avoid the spotlight. He disclosed that he and Welch had a liaison that started last year, long before she rose to fame. But they didn’t formally announce it until October.
He said, “I didn’t know what to say. I just know that I woke up one morning to a Snapchat from you that said, ‘You’re gonna see something this morning that you probably don’t want to see. Just disregard it.’ And then I opened up my TikTok and there it was, all over the place.”
The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl has revealed her boyfriend on the Talk Tuah podcast pic.twitter.com/VYMLeECjmV
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He also corrected misconceptions about his line of work. Despite Welch’s prior claim that he is a “pipe layer,” Blackwell pointed out that he is actually a “plumber for the local 572.” In his own words, “I am not a pipe layer.” Welch explained her reasoning, stating, “I just kind of assumed because he’s always talking about pipes.” While his net worth isn’t known, his girlfriend Hailey is currently worth $200,000.
Welch released her own dating app, Pookie Tools, along with her Pookie. It isn’t comparable to Hinge or Tinder. Rather, Welch offers her advice on how to discover enduring love with Pookie Tools.
In addition to the ability to “see compatibility based on zodiac signs to spark interesting connections,” the app provides personalized suggestions “to help keep conversations engaging and authentic,” conversation prompts to “help you break the ice,” outfit suggestions for “any dating occasion,” profile enhancement tips that “optimize your dating profile with AI-powered suggestions for better appeal,” and suggestions for replies that “make responding easier and more thoughtful.”