Summary

• Love Island USA season 6 star Connor Newsum and Vanderpump Rules' Katie Maloney were seen on a cozy date in Studio City, California.
• Katie, with a failed public marriage, and Connor, always searching for love, appear to be navigating a budding relationship.
• Despite public scrutiny, the pair took a chance to see if they could truly connect while keeping their relationship private.

In a surprising crossover romance, controversial Connor and Cassidy appeared to be finding love outside the villa, but Connor still seemed to be keeping his options open.

Love Island USA star Connor Newsum and Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney were spotted having a cozy date in Studio City, California.

In a recent report from Us Weekly, it was revealed that Connor and Katie had dinner together in Studio City, California. It was disclosed that the two sat at a corner table and weren't ed by anyone else the entire night. They appeared cozy and Katie "looked amazing" on their quiet outing. As the two were alone for the entire dinner, with no other parties showing up, it's assumed that Katie and Connor were on a date. This surprise coupling is speculated to be courtesy of Katie's best friend, business partner, and Love Island season 6 host Ariana Madix.

Are Katie Maloney & Connor Newsum Ready To Date Publicly?

Katie Previously Had A Failed Public Relationship

As Connor and Katie have had their love lives publicly displayed for the world to watch, this raises the question of whether the two are ready for a public relationship. Katie's previous marriage to Tom Schwartz didn't end well, with the couple's divorce finalized in 2022. Throughout her time on Vanderpump Rules, Katie's marriage to Tom was a significant focus. It became obvious that Tom didn't prioritize their marriage, leaving Katie feeling unvalued as she fought to save their relationship. However, this experience led Katie to set clear boundaries for her future relationships, ensuring she wouldn't tolerate similar treatment again.

A budding relationship between Katie and Connor came as a surprise. The odds of the pair crossing paths weren't high; however, they seemed to hit it off. Although Connor failed to make things work with Leah on Love Island USA and received backlash for his mistreatment of JaNa, he continued his search for love. Regarding Katie, her past failed marriage hasn't discouraged her from pursuing romantic relationships. As reality stars, they've both faced public scrutiny. Against all odds, the pair seized an opportunity to find out if they were truly compatible, in spite of the inevitable public scrutiny.

As Connor gets ready to appear on the Love Island USA season 6 reunion, and Katie continues to run her successful sandwich shop with bestie Ariana, it will be interesting to see what comes from the interesting couple. Maintaining relationships can be challenging at times, particularly those under the scrutiny of the public eye. Hopefully, Katie and Connor will continue to keep their budding relationship private and protected.

The Love Island USA season 6 reunion will be released August 19 on Peacock.

Source: Us Weekly