Sally Carson, known from Bravo’s “Southern Charm,” recently reached out to Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean via Instagram about rumors regarding his alleged affair with WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.
During a podcast episode, which aired on Tuesday, Carson reflected on how they connected, mentioning a moment when they both liked each other’s Instagram posts and she ended up at his place. DeJean, 23, mentioned casually being involved with someone who’s “43 years old,” hinting at Bella, who is 42.
Carson recounted sending DeJean an article and noted his response inquiring about whether she was seeing anyone. It sounded a bit playful when she said, “I have his phone number. I think he’s very cute. He’s going to kill me.”
She admitted to being surprised at getting a quick reply from him, especially given his massive following on Instagram—over 1.1 million. Just recently, she wished him a happy birthday.
Carson expressed interest in DeJean, saying if he isn’t involved with Bella, she’d like to meet him. Although there are multiple articles speculating about their relationship, DeJean has reportedly stated otherwise during interviews. Carson also mentioned feeling a bit anxious at the thought of Bella potentially being in a relationship with him, joking, “that girl is going to beat my ass.”
Rumors surrounding DeJean and Bella began circulating late last year. Reports in January indicated that they were connected, particularly since she donned his jersey at various Eagles games throughout the 2025 season.
The excitement intensified during WWE’s Monday Night Raw in Philadelphia on February 2nd, where fans chanted his name in the audience. Bella humorously commented on her choices while addressing the crowd, saying, “Can you blame a girl for having good taste?”
However, when confronted by TMZ about her relationship status during that event, Bella clarified that she’s “single.” Earlier, DeJean had maintained a low profile about his ties with Bella on Radio Row before the 2026 Super Bowl and was spotted leaving a party with a woman, whose identity remained undisclosed.
Nikki Bella shares a five-year-old son, Matteo, with her ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev, and their divorce was finalized in May 2025.
