Who is Blake Wynn? Charlie Kirk's friend caught up in false Erika Kirk dating rumors

Blake Wynn denied rumors linking him to Erika Kirk, saying he was a longtime friend of the late Charlie Kirk instead

Blake Wynn, an entrepreneur and founder of the Celebrity Poker Tour, has found himself at the center of viral social media speculation after false claims linked him romantically to Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The rumors began circulating online when a social media post alleged that Wynn and Erika had been seen together in a romantic setting. The claims quickly gained traction, prompting both individuals to publicly deny any relationship.

‼️CONFIRMED: Erika Kirk Has A New BOYFRIEND — She Was SPOTTED Getting Handsy with New Jewish Boyfriend BLAKE WYNN (Nephew of Casino Mogul Steve Wynn) at Exclusive Beverly Hills Hotel 👀

I have now confirmed through 2 separate sources that Erika Kirk has already moved on — and… pic.twitter.com/MCfW2nGCxZ

— Project Constitution (@ProjectConstitu) May 28, 2026

Erika Kirk dismissed the allegations as entirely false, stating she was in Arizona celebrating her son's birthday on the date in question. She described Wynn as a longtime friend of her late husband and expressed gratitude for his continued support following Charlie Kirk's death.

Every single word here is a lie. Charlie’s love will last me a lifetime. The Lord is the only one who can ever fill that most painful void.

On May 14th I was home in Arizona celebrating my son’s 2nd birthday. Blake (who is about to be engaged to his longtime gf) was a dear…

— Erika Kirk (@MrsErikaKirk) May 28, 2026

Wynn also rejected the claims, denying that he was dating Erika and disputing details contained in the viral post. According to Erika, Wynn is in a long-term relationship and is reportedly preparing to become engaged.

Blake Wynn here…. I hate to be the bearer of bad news to the cesspool of bots and X users that spend their entire day making things up under the guise of journalism, but I am not dating Erika Kirk.

— Blake Wynn (@BlakeWynn22) May 28, 2026

Known for his ties to the entertainment and poker worlds, Wynn is the founder of the Celebrity Poker Tour and the nephew of casino magnate Steve Wynn. While he has maintained a public profile through business and social media ventures, his recent attention stems largely from being drawn into unfounded speculation surrounding the Kirk family.

Despite repeated denials from those involved and support from family friends who backed Erika's account, the rumors continue to circulate online, highlighting the challenges public figures face when responding to viral misinformation.