Katie Maloney, 37, marked Christmas with her new boyfriend, Nick Martin, just weeks after confirming their relationship. The couple, who made their romance official in December, were seen enjoying the holiday with Katie’s family. They visited a Christmas lights display and enjoyed the festive atmosphere, holding hands in several photos shared by Katie’s mother, Teri Maloney, on Instagram.
The couple’s Christmas Eve celebration also included family photos showing them at home, beaming with happiness. Katie and Nick’s first holiday together as a couple was filled with joy and togetherness, reflecting their growing relationship. Nick Martin, 42, was also featured in several posts that captured the warmth of their time together, both at home and out enjoying the seasonal displays.
Katie had previously surprised her fans by revealing she was dating someone new. In October, she confirmed her relationship with Nick during an episode of her “Disrespectfully” podcast. She expressed her happiness, stating, “I’m in love, everybody. I’m really happy.” The reality star admitted to preferring to keep her partner’s identity private at the time, but she later shared more details about their time.
Katie explained how she had been spending quality time with Nick, despite their busy schedules. She mentioned meeting up with him during a work trip, describing it as a much-needed reunion. Katie expressed how refreshing it was to be around him after a few weeks apart, highlighting how special their time together had been.
Though Katie had kept the relationship relatively private initially, her former co-star Scheana Shay unintentionally confirmed the romance. During a podcast episode, Scheana shared her positive impressions of Nick after meeting him, noting his kindness and describing him as a “sweet guy.”
This relationship comes two years after Katie’s divorce from Tom Schwartz, her ex-husband of six years. Their separation in 2022 marked the end of a long chapter for Katie. While Schwartz has since moved on with Sophia Skoro, Katie has experienced a journey of self-discovery and growth, having briefly dated actor Satchel Clendenin and Connor Newsum before finding love with Nick.
Katie has been vocal about her struggles during her marriage to Tom Schwartz, describing feelings of being unsupported and unheard. In a September 2023 podcast episode, Katie explained how she had made herself smaller in the relationship, seeking validation from Schwartz but never receiving it. She revealed how she worked on herself after the marriage ended, gaining confidence and clarity about what she truly wanted in her future relationships.
Katie made it clear that despite the challenges, she has no regrets about her decision to end her marriage. She reflected on the months leading up to their split, saying she had become emotionally withdrawn. The love between them had faded, and Katie realized it was time to move on, choosing her happiness and well-being above all else.
