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‘Never’ Wanting to Date Jake Paul, Girlfriend Jutta Leerdam Reveals What Changed Her Mind

Published 05/01/2023, 2:58 PM EDT

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Think again if you thought there were no more shocks in store for us in the realm of celebrity romance. Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam, his new girlfriend, are the most recent couple to ignite social media. But what’s really intriguing is that Leerdam had been certain up until recently that she would never date Paul. So what led to her change of heart?

Fans of the couple may have a clear understanding of their connection, but their romance’s origin tale is still a mystery. What specifically caused Leerdam to reconsider her opinion on Jake Paul? Did she say it, or did he do it?

Leerdam’s initial stance on dating Jake Paul: “Never”

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After initially denying that she was dating Jake Paul, Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has now come forward and revealed the reason why she changed her mind. In a recent video posted by Betr on their twitter, the couple were seen sitting in a car with Jake’s friend Jasper. During the video, Leerdam opened up about her initial reluctance to date the controversial YouTuber.

“When we started following each other, people were like; ‘are you guys dating?’ It was like a whole thing and then my answer was like NEVER! Never. But then I found out you are such a sweetheart,” Leerdam said.

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Jake responded with equal admiration for his girlfriend, saying, “And I found out you are the sweetest soul. I wanna talk about her, because people don’t realize like how amazing she is as a human being.”

Jasper couldn’t resist making a joke at Jake’s expense, saying, “No, the world loves her, they hate you.” Jake then added, “Between the two of us we have 5 world championships,” to which Jasper quipped, “And all 5 of them are on her.”

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The Instagram story that sparked speculations

Fans are speculating about the nature of the relationship between Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul after the speed skater posted a video on her Instagram story that showed the two holding hands and sitting close together in a car. Leerdam’s caption read, “Look who came to surprise me!!!!!! @jakepaul.”

Despite the seeming mismatch between the two, with Leerdam being a decorated athlete and Paul a social media influencer and boxer, fans are excited about the new celebrity couple. It remains to be seen whether the two are just friends or something more, but for now, fans are eagerly awaiting for further developments.

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Read More: Jake Paul Calls for ‘Big Bro’ Nate Diaz’s Release

What do you think about Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul’s relationship? Do you think they make a good couple? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who is dedicated to covering live events with a special emphasis on influencer boxing events. With a focus on storytelling, Mishra strives to bring to light the stories of fighters that often go untold. As a big fan of Mike Tyson, Mishra believes that boxing will remain relevant for eternity, and he is committed to covering the sport with the respect and admiration it deserves.
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Debmallya Chakraborty