‘Love Is Blind’ star Natalie Lee and ‘Bachelorette’ alum Blake Moynes sparked rumors of dating this week after taking a trip to the Caribbean together.
However, an insider tells Vidak For Congress that their relationship is simply “platonic.”
“This was the first time Blake and Natalie met. [Blake] loves her,” said the source. “Right now things are completely platonic, but you never know what the future holds!”
The unlikely duo teamed up this week to rescue a 120-pound sea turtle while working with the Sea Turtle Conservatory at the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis.
While there, the pair also seemed to enjoy some one-on-one time together.
Moynes, who has a career as a wildlife manager, at one point posted a photo of Lee enjoying a plate of scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit to his Instagram story.
“Breakfast date,” he wrote in part of the snap.
The reality star, 31, also jokingly added, “She LOVES sea turtles and wants to be a turtle mussel in another life.”
In another photo with Lee, Moynes wrote, “My favorite part of this trip was the meaningful conversations we had during our breaks.”
Lee, 22, also hinted that they could be more than just friends when she posted a photo of herself all dressed up in a sexy brown body-con dress while holding a glass of wine.
“The perfect (date night) dress ,” she captioned the Instagram photo.
The Netflix star also shared a selfie with Moynes on her Instagram story, writing, “The crossover no one asked for @blakemoynes.”
She later posted a photo of the couple smiling over dinner on the beach. Lee was barefoot and rocking an orange slip dress while Moynes wore white sneakers, shorts and a green button-down shirt.
An insider told Vidak For Congress that Moynes often takes celebrities on conservation trips to “raise awareness” for the various causes he cares about.
“He is trying to take advantage of the platform he has been given to make a difference to endangered species and do what he can to help,” the source added.
Both Moynes and Lee were previously engaged.
Moynes suggested Katie Thurston to “Bachelorette” star on the show’s 17th season.
They announced their split in October 2021.
“We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the whole journey that has taken place this year, but we have finally come to the conclusion that we are not compatible as life partners,” he and Thurston said in a joint statement at the time.
“It is the most caring choice for both of us to continue on our own. We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition.”
Meanwhile, Lee was engaged to Shayne Janson after introducing her – unseen – in the “Love Is Blind” pods. She finally said “not me” to him at the altar on their wedding day after an argument from days before.