Haliey Welch Reveals Boyfriend ‘Pookie’ in New Talk Tuah Podcast Episode

On the November 12 episode of her Talk Tuah podcast, influencer Haliey Welch finally introduced her fans to her long-rumored boyfriend, affectionately known as “Pookie.” His real name is Kelby Blackwell, and he has kept a low profile until now, preferring his quiet life as a plumber despite Welch's rise to viral fame after her “Hawk Tuah” interview went viral in June.

The two, who have been dating on and off for three years, recently made things official as Welch’s career gained traction. During the podcast, Blackwell shared his first reactions to her viral moment, recounting a memorable morning when Welch sent him a Snapchat message suggesting he “disregard” anything he might see online that day. The next thing he knew, her TikTok was everywhere.