Haliey Welch, known as ‘Hawk Tuah girl,’ revealed her boyfriend, Pookie, as Kelby Blackwell on her podcast.
Haliey Welch’s viral fame
Haliey Welch, also known as the “Hawk Tuah girl,” became an internet sensation after her unique interview on Tim & Dee TV.
Welch has finally spoken out following her meteoric rise to fame after a viral video catapulted her into the spotlight.
Tim and Dee TV shared a video on the YouTube channel,. The YouTuber asked her: “What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?”
She confidently shared her provocative answer to what makes men ‘crazy’ in bed: “You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thing!”
While this response skyrocketed her to fame, she also briefly mentioned being in a “situationship.”
With just her answer, Hailey Welch became famous overnight. She capitalized on a staggering amount from merchandise sales after going viral.
After suddenly gaining fame on social media, the Hawk Tuah Girl quickly expanded her reach.
She launched a line of hats featuring her signature phrase and made public appearances.
Haliey Welch finally reveals her boyfriend ‘Pookie’
In her latest podcast episode, Talk Tuah, Welch officially introduced her mystery boyfriend, known to fans only as “Pookie.” Revealing his real name, Kelby Blackwell, Welch shared insights into their relationship, which had previously been private.
Blackwell, a plumber by profession, shared his surprise upon discovering Welch’s viral moment. He explained, “One morning, I woke up to a Snapchat from her saying, ‘You’re going to see something today—just disregard it.’” By the time he checked TikTok, the video had already spread across the internet.
The early stages of their relationship
Blackwell opened up about how they started seeing each other last year but was honest about not being ready for a committed relationship at the time.
He explained: “I was actually in a relationship for right around two and a half years. Nobody knows that, of course, cuz Haley did not bring that up. So everybody just thinks I’m a sorry sack of s**t,” he said, referring to their ‘situationship’.
He continued: “We broke up I think last March, and it was just kind of like a dirty breakup. So the last couple months after that before I started actually like considering Haley—I was more working on myself and working on like being able to bring her what she needed for herself, to where I didn’t want to bring the hurt on to her.”
Welch’s perspective on their journey
Welch joked about her impatience, admitting, “When I want something, I want it now.” However, she respected Blackwell’s need for personal growth. She expressed understanding but playfully acknowledged her eagerness to define their relationship.
Addressing rumors about his intentions, Blackwell clarified that his feelings for Welch are genuine and not influenced by her fame. “People can believe what they want,” he said. “I know what I feel in my heart, and that’s what matters.”