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Date Night! Loni Love Shares Sweet Photos With Boyfriend At NAACP Theatre Awards
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Jun. 18 2019, Updated 8:32 p.m. ET
Loni Love’s best accessory at the 2019 NAACP Theatre Awards on Monday, June 17, was her boyfriend James Welsh. The Real cohost shared photos of them cuddled up prior to her hosting the big event.
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Loni, 48, posted a selfie with James, 54, right before the show started.
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“About to host the @naacp Theatre awards!!!!” she captioned the snap along with a #datenight hashtag.
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She appears to be the go-to host for several award shows as of late.
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Loni also hosted the Critics’ Choice TV Awards on June 2nd. And yes, James was her date there as well.
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The legendary comedian stunned on the red carpet in a black top and animal print dress while posing next to actresses Raven Symone and Loretta Devine.
Loni and James’ visibility as a couple continues to grow. They’ve attended numerous red carpet events and have also made appearances on The Real and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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James, who met Loni initially on a dating site, convinced her to go public with their relationship. “I didn't think it would catch on like this,” she said on The Real about the overwhelming amount of support they’ve received from their fans. “I appreciate that."
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Do you see wedding bells in the future for Loni and James? Sound off in the comments.