Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes are a power couple with millions of fans hanging on to their every move—quite literally. With a combined following of over 8 million on TikTok, Olivia Dunne often gives followers a peek at her life with the MLB star and her boyfriend Skenes. And who doesn’t love to watch a little behind-the-scenes fun, right?

This time though, Dunne shared a video, and it has fans in absolute splits. And for all the wrong reasons—her prank backfired badly. In her latest post, Dunne decided to prank Skenes during a FaceTime call using a popular video filter. The one where a random man simply stares—and let’s just say, it is creepy. Seated in her LSU joggers and a black tank, she got ready to call Skenes. “I’m going to prank call Paul.” But she got pranked instead!

Paul Skenes watched the man in the video and was completely unfazed. He was eating, and he continued on with his meal as if nothing happened. But wait, not only did the plan flop, it even backfired. Skenes used the exact same filter to turn the joke on her. Dunne couldn’t help but laugh! But beyond the laughs, both of them have a lovely relationship and have been inseparable since going public in 2023. From every sweet milestone to Dunne supporting Skenes after his big award win.

And let’s not forget December, when Skenes showed up for Livvy Dunne’s LSU graduation with a gift—diamond-studded earrings. Talk about a Grand Slam! Fans ate every bit of this prank too.

Fans can’t get enough of Paul Skenes’ cool prank reaction

Pirates fans loved the prank, but one fan jokingly said, “Don’t add stress to our Opening Day starter, Livvy.” And well, one thing is for sure—Pirates are hanging on to Paul Skenes. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year is set to make history after all to be the youngest opening-day starter in over a decade. But let’s be real—if a lighthearted prank from Dunne could have thrown him off, he wouldn’t have posted a 1.96 ERA in his rookie year. Fans need not be worried; Skenes is as unshakable as it comes.

Paul Skenes is often described as someone who is unmused. So fans were amused looking at him showing the reaction to Dunne and reversing the prank. A fan commented, “Paul is showing he has some sense of emotion.” But really, this isn’t the first time Skenes has let loose. The Pittsburgh Pirates star was at the Tyler Childers concert with Dunne, singing and even sharing some PDA moments. He definitely has a softer side that comes out with Dunne.

Another fan summed it up best: “Paul is unfazed, too locked in.” And he isn’t wrong. Paul Skenes didn’t just meet expectations last season; he blew past them. With an 11-3 record, 1.96 ERA, and third-place Cy Young finish, he proved to everyone he was an elite member of the MLB. His cool reaction to the prank is a direct example of how nothing moves him. Now that he is set for a huge role, the fans can put their trust in him.

Now Skenes may be locked in on the field, but off it, he does have a lot of personality. A fan said, “I love Paul; he always has so much personality.” And that he sure does, and even Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler has taken proper notice of it. He playfully texted Skenes after his opening day announcement, “It’s going to be tough next year when you’re starting day two.” Well, you bet Skenes took this in stride. He does have humor!

A fan kept it simple, saying, “He doesn’t care.” And honestly, they nailed it. Whether it’s a prank call or a prospect calling him out, Skenes just stays focused on what matters. It’s one of the major reasons he is one of the most talked-about pitchers now. Even his trading cards are making headlines. Like, his rookie debut patch is sitting at a jaw-dropping $780,000 bid. So if there was any doubt about star power, this puts it to rest.

Paul isn’t just the future of the Pirates; he is a star in the making of MLB. What do you think his 2025 season will be like? Let us know!