Hey there, friends! If you’ve been following the world of entertainment, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Reba McEntire and her new romance with Rex Linn. The country music superstar recently opened up about her blossoming relationship with the CSI: Miami actor, but guess what? They’ve actually been dating for a lot longer than most people realize. And according to an insider, this connection began way back in January. Now, let’s dive into the details of their love story, shall we?
How It All Began: The Early Days of Their Romance
It all started with a simple hangout. Reba and Rex met early in 2020 over dinner in New York City, and before you knew it, their friendship quickly turned into something much deeper. “They started hanging out in January, and it didn’t take long for their friendship to blossom into a romance,” the insider exclusively tells Closer Weekly. “Rex came into her life at just the right time.”
Reba’s Heart: Was She Ready for Love Again?
Now, some folks might be wondering if Reba is moving too fast after her breakup with Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo. But here’s the thing: Reba and Skeeter had already been drifting apart for a while before they officially parted ways. “She and Skeeter only separated six months before Rex came into her life,” the insider explains. “But it wasn’t working between them for a while before they split. She fell out of love with [Skeeter]. These things happen, and sometimes you just know when it’s time to move on.”
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And move on she did! Reba found herself in the company of Rex, and the chemistry was undeniable. “Reba can’t remember feeling so strongly about a man,” the source reveals. “She is absolutely smitten by Rex and thinks he’s just fabulous and such a sweetheart. She describes him as a breath of fresh air and gets butterflies whenever she hears his voice.”
Rex’s Feelings: Love is Mutual
But it’s not just Reba who’s head over heels—Rex feels the same way! “They’re totally head over heels in love,” the insider sweetly shares. “After Reba and Rex’s first date, the pandemic hit, and they’ve been spending hours chatting on FaceTime because of social distancing and got to know each other that way. They can’t wait to meet again and know it’ll be so easy and magical.”
Reba’s Heartfelt Words on Rex
Reba herself couldn’t help but gush about Rex during an episode of her “Living & Learning” podcast on October 5. Talking with cohost Melissa Peterman and guest star Kristin Chenoweth, she praised Rex as a “sweetheart of a guy.” “Yeah, I am [dating] Rex Linn … and we’ve been talking during the pandemic,” she shared. “He’s very into my music, I’m very into his career — it’s just great getting to talk to somebody who I find very interesting, very funny and very smart, and is interested in me too.”
Before Rex, Reba had dated Skeeter for two years from 2017 to 2019. She’s also been married twice—first to Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987, and then to Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015. But now, all eyes are on whether Reba will walk down the aisle for a third time. We’ll just have to wait and see!
