The highly publicized separation between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner has been filled with ups and downs, and it seems like the speculation and rumors are not stopping anytime soon. The couple officially divorced in September 2023 and both have been trying to move on and find new love interests.

Costner has been romantically linked to singer Jewel, while Baumgartner is rumored to be dating financier Josh Connor. However, Baumgartner denied being in a relationship with him during their divorce proceedings. But recently, an insider revealed that Costner had always suspected that his ex-wife was having an affair with Connor.

Baumgartner finally admitted to dating Connor after months of gossip surrounding their relationship. An insider told Us Weekly that Costner had a strong feeling that something was going on between Baumgartner and Connor. Their close bond was an undeniable presence that couldn’t be ignored.

Pictures published by the Daily Mail earlier this month showed Baumgartner and Connor together, including one where Baumgartner, a fashion designer, appeared to be dropping Connor off at his home. These pictures were taken during a summer vacation to Hawaii in July last year. Baumgartner had to address their relationship in court during her divorce proceedings and denied that Connor was her boyfriend. She claimed that they slept in separate rooms during the vacation. However, the Mail reported that Baumgartner and Connor took a second trip to Hawaii together in December.

Sources have confirmed that Baumgartner and Connor’s romance has been going on for quite some time. They spent time together in Hawaii before Christmas while Costner was presumably in Aspen with their children.

This unexpected turn in the divorce drama has brought even more attention and speculation to the situation. It’s clear that the story between Costner and Baumgartner is far from over.