Fans of pop singer Dua Lipa have reacted strongly to a resurfaced video clip featuring Victoria Villarroel, the rumored ex-girlfriend of Lipa's husband, Callum Turner. The clip, from a February 2026 episode of the podcast Better Half, has led many to believe Villarroel was making critical remarks about Turner and their alleged past relationship.
Turner, 36, has not publicly confirmed a relationship with Villarroel, a former assistant to Kylie Jenner. However, internet sleuths and fans have speculated that they were briefly involved in 2023. The resurfaced podcast segment features Villarroel discussing an unnamed "ex British boy" who she claimed is now engaged to a "famous person."
During the podcast, Villarroel recounted that her ex had expressed a strong aversion to the Hollywood lifestyle, stating he would never date someone who attracts paparazzi, a famous person, or attend events like the Met Gala, which he reportedly deemed "corny." Villarroel's comments have drawn parallels to Turner and Lipa's highly publicized relationship, including their recent marriage and red carpet appearances, such as their debut as a couple at the 2025 Met Gala.
Villarroel also claimed that her ex met his current fiancée while he was on a dinner date with her. "My ex-boyfriend is now engaged to someone who he met while he was having dinner with me," she stated, adding that the fiancée "sat next to us at this restaurant in London."
While the podcast episode aired months ago, the discussion gained renewed traction online following Turner and Lipa's wedding celebrations. The couple officially married at Marylebone town hall in London on June 6, followed by a three-day wedding party in Sicily, Italy. The celebrations reportedly cost £1.5 million and included a performance by Sir Elton John.
Online discussions surrounding Villarroel's remarks have been divided. Some fans have defended her right to share her experiences, while others have suggested that people change for their partners and that Turner appears genuinely happy with Lipa. Speculation has also arisen that Turner's alleged past desire for privacy might indicate he was not as invested in a relationship with Villarroel.
Lipa and Turner met in January 2024 at a Los Angeles party and subsequently married in a ceremony that included a blessing in Sicily. Lipa wore a custom Chanel gown for the event, and Turner donned a bespoke Louis Vuitton suit. Photos shared by Lipa from the celebrations showed the couple partying until the early morning hours, accompanied by a firework display. The couple is reportedly on their honeymoon in Rome and has expressed a desire to start a family in the future.