Unraveling the Mystery: The Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean Saga
The Nikki Bella–Cooper DeJean situation has garnered attention from reality TV star Salley Carson, who revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she reached out to DeJean on Instagram after noticing their mutual likes. Carson was curious about the rumors linking DeJean to Bella and directly asked him about it, sparking a conversation between them. Despite DeJean's massive social media following, he responded quickly to Carson's message and even shared his phone number with her, leading to further communication.
Carson expressed her uncertainty about the status of DeJean's relationship with Bella, as conflicting reports have emerged. While some articles claim they are dating, DeJean has denied these rumors in his interviews. Carson humorously mentioned her fear of Bella if the rumors turned out to be true, joking that she might get into trouble for reaching out to DeJean. However, she also expressed interest in meeting DeJean under different circumstances if he is not involved with Bella.
The ongoing speculation surrounding Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean began in late 2025 when Bella posted videos from a trip to Philadelphia that included interactions with DeJean. Social media buzzed with rumors after Bella was spotted at Eagles games and wearing DeJean's jersey. Reports in January 2026 suggested that the two had been on casual dates but were still single. Bella and DeJean have made ambiguous statements about their relationship status, with Bella denying any recent intimacy and DeJean evading direct answers in interviews.
Despite the swirling rumors and public appearances together, both Bella and DeJean have maintained that they are single. Bella playfully responded to chants of "Coop" during a WWE event in Philadelphia, hinting at a connection with DeJean. The situation remains unclear, with fans and onlookers speculating about the nature of Bella and DeJean's relationship.