Troye Sivan’s love life has Internet sleuths working overtime today after the Australian pop star claimed singer Lauv as his “new BF,” even though he hasn’t announced any sort of breakup with his last known partner, model Jacob Bixenman.
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On January 25, Sivan posted a photo of his resting his head on Lauv’s shoulder, writing, “catch me and my new bf @lauvsongs performing our new SMASH ‘i’m so tired’ on @JimmyKimmelLive feb 6th.”
catch me and my new bf @lauvsongs performing our new SMASH “i’m so tired” on @JimmyKimmelLive feb 6th pic.twitter.com/VbJBbcHF7p
— troye (@troyesivan) January 25, 2019
He also retweeted a tweet that, when translated from Spanish, reads, “Troye Sivan reveals that he has a new boyfriend and is nothing more and nothing less than the talented Lauv. Both recently released a single called ‘I’m So Tired.’ Promotion?”
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Hi mom! (and also hi @troyesivan and @lauvsongs ily!!!) ? pic.twitter.com/iaADMdSui0
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) January 28, 2019
And that is indeed the question: Is this presumed relationship between Sivan and the “I Like Me Better” performer just a promotion for their new collaboration?
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The press is certainly running with the story. “Troye Sivan sparks split rumours with model boyfriend Jacob Bixenman after sharing a cuddly photo with musician Lauvs [sic],” touts a Daily Mail headline.
TGIF ?@lauvsongs and @troyesivan are taking over the only playlist you need to start your weekend ? https://t.co/jpRPMZtOfz pic.twitter.com/FZBQOvu6W5
— Spotify (@Spotify) January 26, 2019
Bixenman hasn’t posted to Twitter and Instagram since 2018, but Ariana Grande shared an Instagram Stories video of him and Sivan playing Dance Dance Revolution together earlier this month. Unless Bixenman and the Bloom singer hit the skids since then, they’re probably still going strong.
Our hunch? Sivan and Lauv’s relationship is platonic, and they’re just hoping the rumors get their single Platinum-certified. Ain’t no shame in that game!
Terrycloth
Its a blatant plug for “their single ” coy marketing ploy..troye is helping him get famous..wether the song is good or not ill bet if its like troye’s other songs ill say no.most of his music is slow mumbly and puts me to sleep.but twinks and pre teen girls love hos stuff so..who knows ?
jeff1370
I’m sorry….I’m here to take your gay card away. I’m 57 and have his latest on repeat.
Vince
@jeff1370. Not heard his stuff but thanks for the warning about it being very ummm…twinky effeminate stuff. That would annoy the hell out of me. I’ll wait till his balls drop and his voice gets some masculinity in it.
Elf92
They look cute together! Wish them the best?
GorgeousNotGeorge
BF – Best Friend. I think everyone that follows Troye knows he is seeing someone and not Lauv.
Evji108
The mall photo studio backdrop is … whaaa?