A Timeline of Katie Maloney and Nick Martin’s Relationship: VPR Stars Unveiled
Katie Maloney‘s casual romance with Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Nick Martin has grabbed the attention of Vanderpump Rules fans ever since she disclosed their connection.
In an October 2024 episode of her “Disrespectfully” podcast, Maloney surprised her audience by unveiling her new relationship status.
“I have a boyfriend,” Maloney informed her cohost Dayna Kathan. “Yes, I’m in love, everyone. I’m really happy.”
Although Maloney didn’t disclose her partner’s name initially, she expressed, “He’s the most wonderful person I’ve ever met. He’s incredibly kind and makes me feel truly special, and he’s just really exceptional. Yep, I’m just really happy.”
Later that month, Maloney’s Vanderpump Rules co-star Scheana Shay confirmed the speculation that Martin was the mystery man.
“There’s been some chatter online recently. I’ve noticed some snippets. But trust me, he couldn’t have been any nicer,” Shay shared on her podcast. “He’s from San Diego, and we discussed that. Then I ran into them again later at the hotel at the end of the night, and [he] was just such a delightful guy. I caught the tail end of their performance.”
Maloney has since shared more snapshots of her relationship with Martin, which began two years after her breakup with Tom Schwartz. The former couple was married for six years before their divorce in 2022. Schwartz, for his part, has since started dating Sophia Skoro.
Keep reading for a glimpse into Maloney and Martin’s relationship:
October 2024
“This weekend, I went to see my boyfriend. He travels for work, so I went to meet up with him and spend some time together,” Maloney mentioned on her “Disrespectfully” podcast, referencing her relationship for the first time. “It was really wonderful since I hadn’t seen him in a few weeks. Spending some quality time together was absolutely needed and truly nice.”
October 2024

In response to a fan inquiry, Maloney’s co-star Shay confirmed she had met Martin.
“We were all by the artist trailers in the hangout area [at an event] when he and Katie were approaching while I was waiting in line at the taco truck for food. I greeted her,” Shay reminisced on her “Scheananigans” podcast. “She introduced me to her boyfriend.”
Shay added: “We actually left Fall Out Boy a bit early because they were playing at the same time. But I wanted to discover Sleeping With Sirens. I was curious to see what the band had to offer. They were fantastic.”
October 2024

In a fan Q&A, Shay confirmed she had met Martin.
“We were all near the artist trailers in the relaxation area [at an event] when he and Katie strolled over while I was at the taco truck ordering food. I greeted her,” Shay recalled on her “Scheananigans” podcast. “She introduced me to her boyfriend.”
Shay continued: “We actually left Fall Out Boy a tad early because they were performing concurrently. But I wanted to see Sleeping With Sirens. I was eager to learn about the band. They were excellent.”
October 2024

In a show of support, Schwartz expressed to Page Six that he was “so happy” for Maloney and Martin.
“I haven’t met her new man, but I’m genuinely glad for her,” he stated. “I truly mean it; I love to see her happy.”
Schwartz also shared insights into his relationship with Maloney, saying, “We’re friends. We’re not best friends — I don’t want to oversell it, but we’re on good terms. We’re buddies again. There’s no conflict or tension.”
November 2024

Maloney publicly acknowledged their relationship for the first time after two months of speculation, sharing a photo on her Instagram celebrating Martin’s birthday with the caption, “Happy Birthday my ❤️!!!!!” The post featured a lovely shot of her looking at the Sleeping With Sirens musician.
December 2024

Maloney and Martin celebrated their first Christmas as a couple shortly after going public with their romance. Her mother, Teri Maloney, shared various photos of the couple enjoying their holiday together.
January 2025

Martin celebrated Maloney’s birthday with a heartfelt message and a lovely photo of the duo together. They later reunited on a trip to Utah.