THE ZOMBIE ROMANCE THAT WON’T DIE
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli are proving to be the most exhausting addiction in Hollywood. Just months after a “final” split that sent Olivia fleeing to Paris for a mental health reset, the toxic merry-go-round is spinning again. TMZ has learned the two are officially back in each other’s orbit, using the chaos of New York City as cover for their latest romantic relapse. Despite their reps trying to keep a lid on it, sources are spilling that the communication never actually stopped.
“They never really stopped talking,” an insider snitched, blowing the cover off their “breakup.” While fans thought they were moving on, these two were reportedly lighting up each other’s phones the entire time. The source claims they “would text and check in” constantly, proving that the cord was never truly cut.
The narrative being spun right now is the classic “friends with benefits” defense. We are being told they “aren’t putting a label on it” and aren’t “seriously dating.” In Hollywood speak, that usually translates to late-night hookups, secret hotel stays, and a refusal to commit while keeping the other person on the hook. It is a dangerous game, and considering their volatile history, it is a recipe for another public implosion.
TRAUMA BONDING OVER LORI LOUGHLIN’S DIVORCE?
Here is where things get messy. Sources claim that Jacob has maneuvered his way back into Olivia’s inner circle by playing the role of the supportive shoulder to cry on. Olivia’s world was rocked in October when her famous parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, announced their divorce after decades of marriage and a massive college admissions scandal.
Insiders say Elordi has been “very supportive” as Olivia navigates this family nightmare. “She has leaned on him a lot,” the source revealed. It is the perfect storm for a relapse: emotional vulnerability meets a familiar ex-boyfriend who knows exactly what to say.
“He’s totally using her family drama to get back in. It’s classic manipulation. She’s vulnerable and he swoops in like a savior. This is going to end badly.”
Critics are already questioning the timing. Is Jacob genuinely there for her, or is this just an easy way to slide back into the picture without having to define the relationship? Trauma bonding is a powerful drug, and it looks like these two are hooked on the drama just as much as they are on each other.
THE SECRET NYC RENDEZVOUS
The rumors turned into reality on Wednesday, January , when the pair was caught red-handed in the Big Apple. Paparazzi spotted the on-again-off-again duo attempting to be low-key while slipping into a black SUV. They were dressed in “casual clothes,” the universal uniform of celebrities trying not to be seen doing the Walk of Shame.
But the real headline was their appearance at a screening of Elordi’s new movie, Frankenstein
“There are still strong feelings between them,” the insider admitted. “They do enjoy their time when they get to see each other.” Enjoying time together is code for ignoring the red flags that caused the last five breakups.
THE “PARIS ESCAPE” FAILED MISERABLY
Let’s rewind to the summer of . Things were so “rocky” between the two that Olivia literally fled the continent. Sources told us at the time that she moved to Paris specifically to “get away and have a fresh start.” She needed a change of scenery to detox from the Elordi drama.
She even vlogged about it, preaching to her millions of followers about navigating “uncomfortable changes” and leaning on her therapist. “I feel like my therapist has very much supported me during this season of life,” she preached in August. Well, it seems the therapy sessions didn’t stick, because she is right back in the same SUV with the same guy who allegedly drove her to leave the country in the first place.
The “Paris Era” was supposed to be her rebirth. It was supposed to be about independence and finding herself outside of the shadow of a brooding actor. Instead, it looks like it was just a temporary tolerance break before the inevitable relapse. Fans who rooted for her independence are already flooding social media with disappointment.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE “OTHER WOMAN”?
The shadiness doesn’t stop there. When they broke up in October , insiders were adamant that they were “better off not together.” In fact, reports surfaced that the Saltburn actor had wasted zero time mourning the relationship. Sources claimed he was “already seeing someone else and has been on dates.”
So, what happened to the mystery woman? Did Jacob ghost a new flame the second Olivia texted him about her parents’ divorce? The timeline is suspicious. If he was actively dating other people just a few months ago, his sudden pivot back to Olivia suggests he might be keeping a rotation, or he simply can’t let go of the control he has over this dynamic.
“Distance has always been the issue,” the source claims. But in , with private jets and first-class flights, “distance” is usually just an excuse for “I don’t want to commit to you fully.”
THE “NO LABEL” TRAP
The most alarming part of this reconciliation is the insistence on “no labels.” For a woman going through a massive family upheaval, entering a situationship with a notoriously fickle actor seems like emotional suicide. Jacob gets the benefits of her companionship and the clout of the relationship without the responsibility of being a “boyfriend.”
“They usually connect when he is there,” the source says about his NYC trips. It sounds transactional. It sounds convenient. And it sounds like Olivia is setting herself up for another heartbreak when he flies back to Los Angeles—or to the next film set—and goes ghost again.
“Girl, stand up! ‘No labels’ means he’s playing you. You deserve better than being a convenient stop on his press tour.”
The pattern is undeniable. They break up, he dates around, she flees the city, they reconnect, they claim it’s casual, and then it explodes. We are currently in phase four of the cycle, and the explosion is inevitable.
THE EUPHORIA CURSE
Jacob Elordi has a history of messy, high-profile relationships. From Zendaya to Kaia Gerber to Olivia Jade, his love life is as dramatic as an episode of Euphoria. But this lingering, on-off saga with Olivia is the longest and most confusing of them all. Critics argue that he keeps coming back because she tolerates the ambiguity that other A-listers wouldn’t.
With his career skyrocketing, Elordi holds all the cards. He is the movie star. She is the influencer. The power dynamic is skewed, and by accepting a “no label” arrangement, Olivia is handing him all the power. Is she hoping that sticking by him during his big movie release will finally convince him to commit? Or is she just addicted to the rush?
CLIFFHANGER: WILL IT LAST THE WEEK?
They are in NYC now, looking cozy and “casual.” But what happens when the press tour for Frankenstein ends? What happens when the reality of her parents’ divorce settles in and she needs more than just a “check-in” text? History tells us this reunion has an expiration date, and it’s coming fast.
Will they make it red carpet official? Will Jacob finally claim her publicly? Or will we be reporting on another “split” by next month? One thing is for sure: in the world of Jacob and Olivia, “forever” usually just means “until the next flight.” Stay tuned, because this mess is far from over.
