The truth about Katylee Bailey’s shock reunion with ex Libby Mae… as insiders reveal the real motivation behind comeback

JUST a couple of months ago TikTok star Katylee Bailey was dating a boy for the first time in years. But this week, the 24-year-old sent the internet into meltdown as she posted a shock reunion video with none other than her ex Libby Mae. Katylee sent the internet into meltdown as she posted a shock reunion video with her ex Libby Mae Credit: Supplied The influencer posted the video to her whopping 3.3 million followers – causing huge speculation the couple were back together Credit: instagram/katylee_bailey Fans will remember the former flames once dominated the online world with their turbulent relationship, which catapulted them both to fame. They first started dating in September 2019 but split in May 2021. The whole thing played out online – there were allegations of cheating, lots of tears and some very pointed posts. In a twist no one saw coming, it looks like the pair are back on and the clips of them together are coming thick and fast. But insiders tell us it might not be quite as it seems. They told us: “It was a real jumpscare seeing Katylee and Libby hanging out again on TikTok. “Fans are going crazy wondering what is going on between them and picking apart their every move and it’s exactly what they wanted. “This whole thing is about getting more views and honestly, most of their friends think it’s mad. It was quite toxic when they were together and even though it’s been a while, not that much has changed. “It’s a clever way for them to get engagement and who knows, romance might grow between them again but for now it’s very much a transaction – and the more fans lap it up, the more they will push it.” Like many content creators, Katylee started out on Musical.ly in 2016, but it wasn’t until lockdown that her TikTok really took off. She quit university, where she was studying childcare, and became a full-time creator. Her page really grew thanks to her romance with Libby Mae, another hugely popular influencer. Together they were unstoppable, but the relationship was incredibly fraught. Fans certainly have questions about the reunion. “My jaw is actually on the floor right now,” wrote one shocked follower. Another added: “Wait, what is happening?! I thought they were done for good.” A third chimed in: “Here we go again… the internet is broken.” Meanwhile, a fourth pointed out the obvious timeline confusion, writing: “I’m so confused, didn’t Katylee literally just have a boyfriend?!” They aren’t wrong. The unexpected reunion comes hot on the heels of Katylee’s last fling. The Sun told how earlier this summer, Katylee, who boasts a whopping 3.3 million followers on the video streaming app, had flown back and forth to Ibiza to meet a mystery man. During one trip onlookers spotted her enjoying a boozy day at O Beach and putting on a very cosy display with the lad. They told us: “Katylee was sitting in between his legs in a booth, and they looked really cosy. She didn’t seem to care who saw them together and was clearly smitten. “Katylee was telling people about the romance earlier in the day and saying she was excited for him to get off shift. It didn’t seem like too much of a secret.” But it seems Libby has now taken his spot. A lot has changed since they were last together – Katylee has lost nearly three stone in weight. It happened rather suddenly between January and August of last year, which led to speculation she had been using fat jabs. She insisted she couldn’t actually pinpoint how she had done it, but said she was “in a bad place” after her break-up from her most recent girlfriend, Grace Ramsden, which led to her not eating much. One thing that hasn’t changed is Katylee’s feelings on romance. This latest rapid switch-up appears very in keeping with her complex dating history. Insider previously pointed out the “worrying pattern” of fast-moving, intense romances followed by sudden break-ups. After her initial high-profile split from Libby Mae, Katylee started hanging out with another content creator, Grace Waite, and the pair started dating. It was a whirlwind romance that lasted two years, and their break-up in 2023 surprised fans as they had appeared very settled. A lot has changed since they were last together – Katylee has lost nearly three stone in weight Credit: Instagram/katylee_bailey The pair first started dating in September 2019 but split in May 2021. The whole break-up played out online and there were allegations of cheating and some shady posts Credit: Instagram/katylee_bailey Then along came another Grace – rugby player Grace Ramsden – and just a few months after the split from Grace Waites, they went public. Less than a year later they had bought a property together. But in February 2025, they uploaded a TikTok video and emotionally announced their break-up. As they both broke down in tears, they insisted it wasn’t a bad break up – there hadn’t been any cheating – it was instead other stress in their lives that had impacted them. They were, however, still going travelling to Australia together for six weeks. Since the ‘comeback’ post, Katylee and Libby Mae have spent time together and posted the content online Credit: Supplied The posts have sent fans into a frenzy – with speculation running rife Credit: Supplied Another insider close to the content creator explained: “She also loves the speculation so will very often tease who she is with for as long as possible. “Once they become known things move at a rate of knots, they often move in together and it’s no secret both parties benefit from the couple’s content online. And then it ends and the whole thing starts all over again with someone new. “Everyone wishes that she would take the time to be alone and work out what she really wants in life. She is still so young and has achieved so much – there’s no need to rush.” Speculation is certainly rife – and while the truth about their ‘relationship’ might raise eyebrows, one thing is very clear: Katylee and Libby Mae still know exactly how to keep everyone talking. Katylee Bailey and Libby Mae’s representatives have been contacted for comment.