Overview
- People confirmed the Below Deck star and the comedian are dating after both shared Instagram photos together from BravoCon 2025.
- Olender said he missed the final day of the event due to an ER visit for a health scare and noted Rogers stayed with him until early morning.
- On the red carpet, Rogers told PRIDE he is happy about the new relationship, while Olender said he is very happy and not necessarily single.
- The couple’s appearance coincided with promotion for Below Deck’s new season and news that Bravo will film and broadcast the Las Culturistas Culture Awards for a second year.
- Olender reflected on on‑camera kissing during the upcoming season and emphasized his goal to be a visible role model for LGBTQ+ youth as Chief Stew.