Chris Olsen has made a name for himself on TikTok, not just for his hilarious content but also for being open about his relationship struggles. He’s shared the ups and downs of his breakups with fellow influencers Ian Paget and Patrick Johnson, and he’s been real about some pretty awful experiences, which include emotional manipulation and betrayal in past relationships.
From being cheated on to dealing with some unsettling behavior from ex-boyfriends, Chris’s honesty has really connected with fans. But now, many are wondering: is he dating anyone or flying solo? What’s his current relationship status and who has he dated in the past? If you’ve been asking yourself the same questions, we’ve got the answers.
Love, Fame, and Pressure: Why Chris Olsen and Ian Paget’s Relationship Couldn’t Last
Chris Olsen became popular on the internet mostly thanks to his engaging TikTok content featuring his ex-boyfriend, Ian Paget. It did not take them long to gain a massive fanbase because of their relatable and fun couple challenge videos, which attracted millions of viewers.
Chris and Ian had been together for over two years, and they were unquestionably one of the most favorite couples around. Sadly, their relationship was not meant to go the distance as they announced their split in January 2022 via their YouTube channel, which currently boasts 315K subscribers and a total of 288 videos to date. Their final long-form video is titled “WE BROKE UP,” where one user commented, “I’m very appreciative that you guys even took the time to explain anything to so many of us when we aren’t even entitled to it.”
Chris has been pretty candid about the intense pressure they felt to seem perfect, thanks to their shared TikTok fame. Just seven months into their relationship, it was thrust into the spotlight, creating unrealistic expectations of perfection. As their popularity grew, so did the stress of keeping up that ideal image, which ultimately contributed to their breakup. His honesty about how social media can amplify relationship challenges genuinely struck a chord with many of Chris’s followers.
Despite their sad breakup, Chris and Ian did not shy away from displaying admirable maturity and mutual respect by continuing to collaborate on projects including e.l.f. Cosmetics’ “Makeup Over Makeup” series. Fans loved their professionalism despite them clearly moving on in their personal lives. Some even got emotional, with one user writing:
I’m bawling. I just love them SO much. I miss them together, but I’m glad to see a little behind the curtain. It tells a tiny bit of why they didn’t work. I support each of them & hope they continue to heal. They’re such beautiful souls.
Another said,
While some fans think their story might not be over yet, the majority are just glad to see both of them happy and healing.
Chris Olsen and Patrick Johnson: From Secret Romance to Sudden Split
After his split from Ian Paget in January 2023, Chris started dating Patrick Johnson a few months later. However, the relationship was not exactly public, at least for a while, as Chris preferred to keep most things private. The TikToker said he was keeping his beau a mystery because of how he started on social media (referring to Ian) and he was not fond of them doing that all over again.
During an interview on Meghan Trainor’s ‘Workin’ On It’ podcast, Chris shared how he first met his boyfriend by chance at Barry’s workout class, even though they were already set up for a date. The workout ended up being a fun, unexpected warm-up before their actual meet-up. Even Meghan Trainor chimed in, calling Chris’ new boyfriend “skinny and gorgeous.”
Around September 2023, Chris Olsen was having a blast teasing and soft-launching his new boyfriend, Patrick Johnson on his social pages, but he had yet to reveal the man he was dating. In one of the clips, Chris leaned on Patrick’s shoulder and playfully mouthed “uh, my boyfriend” when asked who makes him laugh the most and who’s the prettiest person he knows. A few days later, Patrick recreated the video, even copying Chris’s shirt and poses. While Chris hadn’t officially confirmed Patrick’s identity, fans spotted him at a Beyoncé concert, which only fueled the rumors even more.
The same week, the new couple posted on their Instagram Stories, and it looked like they were in Milan, probably checking out some fashion shows at Milan Fashion Week. To celebrate September 21st, Chris joined the TikTok trend lip-syncing to Earth Wind & Fire’s “September.” He captioned the video “DO YOU REMEMBER” and added a fun message saying “TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!” over Patrick’s chest, keeping his face hidden, of course.
The couple made their relationship official after Patrick shared their first video together from an Adele concert, captioning it, “Wait to see our faces…. I don’t think we will ever recover @Chris Olsen.” In the clip, Patrick jokingly wrote, “Told my boyfriend I was gonna take him to an Adele impersonator and now we are front row at Adele.”
The couple later made their Red Carpet debut at Heidi Klum’s Halloween party, showing up as Ken and Alan from Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ (2023). Unfortunately, the relationship ended later in the same year.
Even though there was a lot of excitement about Chris’s relationship with Patrick, by late 2023, fans started to wonder if they had split. Some observant followers noticed that Chris had taken down a lot of his “boyfriend content” from TikTok, which definitely raised some eyebrows. On top of that, rumors started swirling that one of them had been seen on Raya, a dating app that’s known for being pretty exclusive. Although neither Chris nor Patrick had confirmed anything, the sudden drop in content featuring Patrick left fans speculating whether their relationship had quietly come to an end.
Unlike his last relationship, Chris Olsen did not publicly announce the break up this time around. However, fans continued to catch the hints and subtle signs of a potential breakup after Chris appeared visibly flustered during a conversation at the Grammys’ Red Carpet. So, it was not too difficult to deduce the fact that Olsen and Johnson were no longer together.
Chris Olsen Opens Up: The Toxic Exes and Dating Horror Stories He Survived
In March 2024, Chris Olsen showed his vulnerable side and shared dating horror stories on TikTok, revealing personal experiences of betrayal in past relationships. He crucially clarified at the start of the video that none of them were any recent ones, so that ruled out Ian Paget and Patrick Johnson.
One of the most gut-wrenching stories Chris shared involved an ex-boyfriend who made a chilling comment. After Chris had been hospitalized following an attempt to take his own life, the ex coldly remarked, “Hopefully, one day, you’ll be strong enough to follow through with that.” It was a moment that hit hard, revealing just how toxic some of his past relationships were.
Chris Olsen shared another disturbing experience from his past. He explained that after making up with an ex following a fight, they had planned a road trip together. But later, Chris found out the “road trip” was actually a setup. The ex had planned to take his phone, drop him off on the highway, and see how long he could survive. Luckily, Chris saw through the plan in time and never got in the car, dodging a serious bullet.
In the middle of the video, Chris looked straight into the camera and admitted, “I’ve been cheated on so many times I’ve lost count.” Unfortunately, the horror stories didn’t stop there. In another case, after an argument with an ex, Chris asked for some space, only to wake up the next morning with that same ex sitting at the foot of his bed—despite the fact they didn’t even live together! Yikes, Chris! Here’s hoping he’s left those unsettling dating experiences behind for good.
Is Chris Olsen Dating a New Boyfriend in 2024? What’s With the Jonathan Bailey and Ryan Trainor Rumors?
Recently, there were rumors about the TikTok star’s romance with Meghan Trainor’s brother, Ryan Trainor, but Chris Olsen is currently not in a relationship. The speculations had gained momentum after the two posted affectionate photos on social media and were frequently seen together during Meghan’s tour. However, Chris squashed the rumors when he confessed to being single on TikTok.
Meanwhile, Chris Olsen and Jonathan Bailey have become the center of a viral rumor, which originated from an inside joke on Chris’s private spam account. Fans were encouraged to spread rumors for fun, and many started claiming that Chris and Jonathan Bailey were seen flirting or romantically involved, despite Jonathan being in a relationship. This rumor has since escalated, with some fans taking it seriously, even though there’s no evidence supporting it. The whole situation seems to be a playful stunt for engagement, but it’s drawn criticism for potentially affecting Jonathan’s reputation.
One user explained,
pretty sure it’s all fake since everyone is just repeating the same thing and not giving any proof. he told them to spread a rumour that him and jonathan bailey were seen flirting or kissing or something. i just think it’s a little weird because people are taking it so far to the point where they’re saying that jonathan cheated on his partner. it’s a fun idea, but maybe he should’ve went with someone who confirmed that they’re single.
It’s worth pointing out that Jonathan Bailey is unlikely to be in a relationship with Chris Olsen (unless he cheated, which is absurd) because he has been privately dating his boyfriend, calling him a “lovely man” without revealing his name during an interview with Evening Standard in December 2023.
