TikTok stars Lauren Whelan and Shane Morgan have opened up about navigating their relationship in the public eye.
The couple confirmed their romance in December, which delighted their respective fans on the video-sharing app.
Since then, Lauren and Shane have kept their followers updated on their relationship, and they’ve been very open about sharing their romance online.
Naturally this is bound to attract some negative attention, but the pair haven’t been fazed by the interest so far.
Speaking to Goss.ie as they made their pink carpet debut at The Gossies 2024, Shane said: “It’s been good so far, we haven’t had any bad spells yet. Maybe soon but not yet anyway!”
Lauren then explained: “Everyone’s so supportive and we love each other so much so why wouldn’t we want to show that, you know?”
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While Lauren is based in Carlow, Shane lives up north in Derry.
However, the distance hasn’t been an issue for the social media stars.
Lauren told us: “It’s ok, its a four hour drive so whenever I go up I spend a few days, and I’m just lucky that my job is so flexible and he works from home so its ok.”
Lauren confirmed her relationship with Shane in December, after previously teasing that she had a new man in her life.
Earlier in the month, Lauren shared a ‘Get Ready with Me’ video of her getting ready for a double date.
The social media star revealed she and her mystery beau were heading out with her best friend and her best friend’s boyfriend for their second date.
Speaking to her TikTok followers, Lauren said: “I’m so excited for this, because I’ve always wanted to go on a double date with my bestie.”
“My best friend’s boyfriend is actually the sweetest boy in the world, and I just think they’re gonna get along so well. So, the plan tonight is for us all to go out for tapas and then go to a bar and have some drinks.”
“But he actually doesn’t drink, so we’re just gonna have kind of a chill night and then maybe go out and do a little bit of dancing. I’ll have like a cocktail or two, but we’re not gonna go too crazy.”
Meanwhile, Shane sparked rumours he was dating Lauren when he told the same spiel about going on a second date, which happened to be a date with her, her best friend and her best friend’s boyfriend.
