Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you seen some stuff about Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez on TikTok and how everyone wants them to get married? And you’re very confused about that whole thing? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.
Yes, that’s right. We’ve got a possible romance playing out on social media thanks to a pair of tall people who did an interview and now everyone wants to see them date, not just because they’re tall (but it helps!).
Let’s help you get to know these two.
Who are Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez?
He’s a former UMass basketball player that stands at 6-foot-9. She’s 6-foot-1 without heels. And the two of them got together and posted a video on TikTok in which they chatted … and definitely flirted.
@tyler.bergantino Replying to @Alexandria 💕 @Gabbers 🇨🇴
@tyler.bergantino that breaks my heart @Gabbers 🇨🇴
Wait, did people want them to date just because they’re tall?
Well, sort of, but also you can see in those videos that there’s definitely chemistry!
Did Tyler and Gabby start dating?
YES! Sort of. In true TikTok fashion, they filmed their first date when they got coffee and everyone lost it.
@gabbyygonz So we got coffee… @Tyler Bergantino
So that’s it, they’re dating?
Here’s the thing: we saw the date and then nothing.
BUT! They both spoke to USA TODAY and had this to say:
The two talk and FaceTime pretty much all-day, every day, Gonzalez says, adding consistent communication has been a lifeline for both.
Gonzalez says she’s still getting used to strangers coming up to her and asking how their relationship is going. When the pressure starts to feel too much, Bergantino helps ground her. One night, when she felt especially anxious, he serenaded her on the guitar until she fell asleep.
As of now, Gonzalez and Bergantino haven’t made their relationship “official.” They’re still talking and getting to know each other. They don’t know where their journey will lead, but both respect and value the other and look forward to making videos about it, something that brings them both joy.
What’s next for them?
Gonzalez is off to South Carolina on Friday to see him, so … maybe we’ll see more?