Hold onto your hats—Nicolás Keenan and Rob Jetten’s love story is what queer rom-com dreams are made of. From secret Instagram DMs to deleted comments and that awkward public moment (we’ve all been there), this couple has mastered the art of keeping it cute and keeping it real. Oh, and let’s not forget: one of them’s about to become the first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands. No pressure, right?
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Rob’s Insta DM Slide of the Century
It all started like any classic modern romance: an innocent sliding into DMs. Dutch politician Rob Jetten reached out to Olympic hockey player Nicolás Keenan on Instagram—before Keenan had even come out as bisexual. So, no biggie, right? Just a politician trying to mingle with Olympic athletes, because that’s what everyone does on a Tuesday.
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“We connected, and suddenly I had someone that could just talk, talk, talk [for hours],” Keenan said, casually dropping the kind of connection that could get us all a little jealous. Apparently, it wasn’t just about hockey and politics—they were about to become the Netherlands’ most adorable power couple.
The Comment Heard ‘Round the World (Then Deleted)
But hold your horses, because here’s where things get juicy. Rob, being the supportive partner we all dream of, left a comment under one of Keenan’s Instagram posts. A totally innocent, “Hey, you’re amazing!” kinda thing. Except—plot twist—Keenan wasn’t ready to go public yet. He wasn’t out as bisexual, and this was 2023, not 1998.
“I felt immediately super bad,” Keenan admitted, making us all want to give him a big hug. Asking your boyfriend to delete a comment you know was well-meaning is about as awkward as asking your mom to take down a Facebook post about your “unbelievable” new haircut.
But we get it, Nicolás. Coming out isn’t always a clean process. Sometimes you have to ask for a comment to be removed—and sometimes you end up regretting it. At least Keenan learned his lesson in the end.
The Public “I Don’t Know You” Moment: A True Iconic Vibe
Let’s talk about the moment that makes all of us cringe in empathy: when Keenan literally pretended he didn’t know Rob in public. If you’ve ever been caught by a friend while out with someone you’re trying to keep on the down-low, you know exactly where this is going.
“I was like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know, whatever,’” Keenan recalled. Rob just kept walking, and Keenan met him back at his place. Can we just take a second to appreciate the dramatic tension here? It’s like the gayest version of “will they, won’t they?” that’s ever existed.
And now, with Keenan reflecting on it? “Saying it out loud, it sounds even worse.” Well, duh, Nicolás. We knew that when you first said it. Still, it’s the kind of cringe we’ll all happily wear like a badge of honor. We’ve all been there, sweetie.
Love Blossoms, Secret’s Out
Fast-forward to a moment that changed everything: breakfast. Yes, breakfast—where everything was finally laid out on the table (figuratively, of course). It was over eggs and coffee that the two came to a turning point, and Keenan knew it was time to stop hiding. And by “stop hiding,” we mean sharing a cozy public Instagram story together, snuggling on the couch like any good couple would.
“It’s the kind of love I didn’t experience before,” Keenan said, giving us all the feels. And we’re absolutely living for it.
The Ultimate Power Couple: Politics and Love
Here’s where the plot thickens: Rob Jetten isn’t just some cute politician. He’s about to become the first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands. Yes, you read that right. Keenan, who went from a secretive social media love affair to future first spouse of the country, has some big shoes to fill. Don’t worry, though—he’ll probably be too busy planning his wedding to give much thought to running the country (Rob’s got that covered).
These two are reportedly eyeing a wedding in summer 2026, and if you think that’s cute, just wait until you see them co-host the official wedding reception at the Prime Minister’s Residence. Rob, the world’s youngest gay prime minister, and Nicolás, the future husband who once made him delete an Instagram comment—chef’s kiss.
There you have it. From secret Instagram comments to public cuddles and a whole lot of political power, Nicolás and Rob are the love story we didn’t know we needed. What’s next? A wedding of epic proportions and the cutest first spouse in Dutch history. Keep your eyes on these two—because they’re making history, and doing it with all the right moves.
Source: DailyMail