Overview
- Schumacher told Bild that Bekendam is her boyfriend and said she feels "unbelievably happy."
- The relationship became public after she posted an affectionate photo on Instagram from Wichita Falls, Texas, tagging his account.
- The pair describe a long-distance arrangement between Texas and Germany and say they have been together for about five months.
- Both report having gone through serious personal and mental-health crises, which they say helped them form a close bond.
- Followers largely offered support, though some questioned the photo’s authenticity, and an online claim of a 2025 Texas arrest for Bekendam has not been verified by reliable reporting.