Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is making headlines again—but this time it’s not about her performance on the ice. The 2026 Winter Olympics double gold medalist is now at the center of relationship rumors after being spotted with rising hyperpop singer Glaive, sparking widespread speculation online.
Fans began connecting the dots after Liu and Glaive, whose real name is Ash Blue Gutiérrez, were reportedly seen together in Oakland shortly after Liu returned from Milan following the Winter Olympics. Photos circulating online appear to show the two spending time with friends at the restaurant Trabocco. One image in particular shows Liu seated next to the musician, which quickly fueled rumors that the pair may be more than just friends.
Online sleuths also began analyzing the duo’s social media activity. Some pointed to playful Instagram exchanges between Liu and Glaive as possible signs of a budding romance. In one post, Glaive was seen wearing a hat Liu reportedly received when she joined the U.S. Olympic team. Liu commented on the photo with a lighthearted message that fans interpreted as friendly banter.
Another moment that caught attention involved a mirror selfie Liu posted on Instagram. Glaive left a comment hinting there was “something special” about the photo, prompting Liu to reply with a humorous reference to the video game Skyrim. The exchange quickly circulated online, adding to speculation that the two share a close connection.
The rumors gained even more traction when social media users claimed to spot Liu’s travel bag in one of Glaive’s Instagram stories. Screenshots of the image spread across platforms like Reddit and X, with fans suggesting it could indicate the pair have been spending time together off camera as well.
Glaive, a 21-year-old musician known for blending indie, alternative, and hyperpop influences, first rose to prominence after releasing music on SoundCloud during the pandemic in 2020. Since then, he has built a large online following and now boasts more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of his best-known tracks include “the prom,” “Asheville,” and “Nouveau Riche.”
For now, neither Liu nor Glaive has confirmed any romantic relationship. While photos and social media interactions have sparked curiosity among fans, there is no official confirmation that the two are dating. Until either star addresses the rumors, the speculation surrounding the Olympic champion and the rising music star remains just that—speculation.
