Reality TV stars Louis Russell and Huda Mustafa have sparked major controversy after being spotted holding hands in public. While their romance might seem exciting to some fans, others are not buying it. Instead, social media is buzzing with one eye-roll-worthy theory: Is this relationship just a PR stunt?
A Timeline of Louis and Huda’s ‘Romance’
Louis Russell, known for his appearances on Too Hot To Handle, Perfect Match, and Celebs Go Dating, has been stepping out with Love Island USA star Huda Mustafa after a whirlwind of reality TV drama. It all started with their first public appearance together after Huda’s time on Love Island USA. Despite the chemistry they’ve been showing, their relationship quickly raised some eyebrows, especially after they were photographed holding hands during a red carpet event on July 31, 2025.
The Controversy Behind the Relationship
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The speculation around Louis and Huda’s romance intensified when some of Huda’s Love Island USA co-stars unfollowed her on social media, including Miguel Harichi. In a passionate Instagram post, Miguel expressed his frustration over how people were negatively commenting on Huda and Louis’ relationship, revealing that he and the girls didn’t have an issue with Louis dating Huda but with the reason behind it.
Miguel’s comments suggest that Louis and Huda’s pairing doesn’t sit right with some people, and this theory has been picked up by many on social media, particularly on Reddit. Fans are now questioning if Louis is only dating Huda to boost his own fame.
Is It All About the ‘Clout’?
Since leaving Love Island USA, Huda has quickly become a fan favorite, gaining millions of Instagram followers and working with top influencers and brands. Naturally, fans are starting to wonder if Louis, known for being a fixture on reality TV, is simply chasing clout by aligning himself with Huda.
Many users on Reddit have expressed their skepticism, with some commenting that Louis might be using Huda to increase his social media visibility. One Reddit user bluntly said, “Right, the man is on every reality show. Of course, he’s clout chasing!”
Others believe Louis is using Huda for fame, calling him a “clout chaser.” Some fans even think Huda might have fallen for his charm, despite him possibly playing the game. However, not everyone is buying into the “PR stunt” theory. One user reminded everyone, “Guys, Huda and Louis are grown enough to choose who they want to date, we don’t know either of them personally.”
Theories Keep Piling Up
As the online chatter intensifies, more theories have surfaced. Some fans speculate that Louis may have been dating someone else before dropping them for Huda. While it’s impossible to know the full story, it’s clear that this relationship is giving off some serious “main-character” energy, and the internet won’t let it go anytime soon.
Whether their romance is true love, a publicity stunt, or something in between, it’s definitely keeping fans talking. And, as always, reality TV stars never fail to keep us guessing!