Ryan Russell and Corey O'Brien continue to embody the epitome of relationship aspirations. Recently, Corey offered a peek into his bond with the former Dallas Cowboys defensive star after a vintage snap of them from the early days of their romance went viral on TikTok. In a July 17th video, the comedian quipped, "I'm baffled why this photo is trending yet again, six years later, but here I am, in a love story with the first NFL player to publicly embrace his bisexuality." He added with a wink, "And surprise, surprise, I'm still clueless about football, aside from the fact that he tackles me with love." This playful remark had fans blushing in the comment section, with one TikTok user joke, "'Aside from the fact that he tackles me' – I'm done for," while another praised, "You're so authentic, it's refreshing!"
Indeed, since going public with their romance in 2019, Corey, 34, has never shied away from showcasing his love for Ryan, 33. In an Instagram post from August 2019, shortly after Ryan penned an essay about his sexuality for a sports outlet, Corey proudly declared, "This incredible man is grabbing headlines on @espn this morning for speaking his truth, both as an NFL player and as my beloved. I couldn't be more proud."
Corey's admiration was equally evident when Ryan was honored at the Athlete Ally Action Award in 2024 for his advocacy work within the LGBTQ+ community. He posted a picture of them at the ceremony, captioning it, "You're a trailblazer and a beacon of inspiration for countless LGBTQ+ athletes. Being part of your journey is a divine blessing, and I'm endlessly grateful to stand by your side through it all."
Occasionally, the stand-up comedian simply likes to show off his hunk of a man. In May, alongside a shirtless mirror selfie featuring Ryan, Corey cheekily captioned, "I'm sharing this solely because we're smoking hot together."
