Tessa Everly
Victoria Monét‘s former partner, John Gaines, recently addressed the swirling rumors about his relationship with Kristy Scott after a photo of them together ignited dating speculation among fans and followers.
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John Gaines Clarifies Dating Rumors with Kristy Scott After Sharing Photo on Instagram
This week, John Gaines took to his Instagram account to share a repost of a screenshot from a Bossip article that prominently featured a gym selfie of him alongside Kristy Scott. The article carried the headline, “KRISTY SARAH SPARKS SPECULATION SHE’S SMASHING VICTORIA MONÉT’S EX, JOHN GAINES, TO ‘GYM SESH’ SMITHEREENS WITH THIS SELFIE”, which immediately caught the attention of many.
In addition to the repost, Gaines added a thoughtful and extensive message in the caption, aiming to clarify the situation surrounding the photo.
“Normally I’d ignore something this out-of-pocket, but this is business and I take that seriously. I’ve seen the rumors circulating and I want to address them directly…..They are false,” he expressed.
In his message, Gaines elaborated on how his “training space” has been a safe and platonic environment for all his clients, emphasizing his professionalism.
“While I understand that social media can create narratives, let me be clear…. I am not in the business of mixing professional coaching with anything personal or sexual. That is not what I stand for, and it is not what my brand represents,” he added, asserting that he maintains strict “boundaries” and “integrity” in his fitness training career.
Swipe down to view his complete statement.
Public Reaction: Social Media Users Share Their Thoughts on John Gaines’ Statement
<pFollowing John Gaines’ clarification regarding the dating rumors with Kristy Scott, social media platforms erupted with comments and opinions from users eager to express their views in the comment section of TSR.
Instagram user @jelloxbackup_ commented, “That man posts every client on his story every single day, even the group sessions. Lmaooo I was surprised blogs took that picture and made it into something”
Meanwhile, user @_homicidee remarked, “Reading these comments, it shocks me how many people have no common sense.”
User @blm6.71 expressed, “Kristy knows what she is doing”
Instagram user @km_n_m commented, “People saying they know what they were doing? I’m so confused on what they were doing other than taking pictures like every trainer does.😭😭😭”
User @jaybeetrendz humorously noted, “Idk he let that rumor simmer a lil too long 😂😂😂”
User @exclusive_kee added, “Oooh I like how he worded that 🤭”
Instagram user @getuptoparr remarked, “I learned a long time ago. Perception is reality!”
User @velvetvixen.vip humorously noted, “Y’all really turned one pic into a whole storyline 😂”
Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ observed, “They both knew the gains that would come from this…health/marketing combo is quite dope”
In addition, Instagram user @cathrinecristine remarked, “Great PR”
User @blaizxo expressed, “If she was interested he wouldn’t be saying this though 😂😂”
Lastly, Instagram user @wavyjuiceb humorously pointed out, “Both of them ain’t slick 🤣”
Exploring the Context Behind the Photo of John Gaines and Kristy Scott that Sparked Dating Rumors
Previously, The Shade Room reported that earlier this month, Kristy Scott shared a photo on her Instagram Story showcasing herself and John Gaines showcasing their fitness progress during a workout session. At that moment, it remained uncertain how long they may have been gym partners. However, this uncertainty did not deter internet users from speculating about the nature of their relationship.
Instagram user @fortheyappers chimed in on TSR’s comment section, writing, “Our good sis found her some REAL fine shyt 
.”
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What Are Your Thoughts, Roomies?
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