Who is country music star Morgan Wallen’s ex, Katie ‘KT’ Smith? The social media influencer eloped with Luke Scornavacco, which crushed Wallen – with whom she shares son Indigo, who ‘saved’ Smith’s life
The 30-year-old Tennessee native faces charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct following the incident. Allegedly, the target of his anger may have been his ex-fiancée, 29, who recently eloped with her new boyfriend.
According to British media, Wallen’s ex-fiancée Katie “KT” Smith’s marriage to her now-husband Luke Scornavacco, 22, crushed Wallen. “Of course, he knew they were engaged and eventually going to get married – but eloping just days after they got engaged? Morgan has never gotten over her even though he couldn’t stay faithful to her,” a source said.
But who’s KT Smith? Here’s everything we know about her.
Where was KT Smith born and raised?
Smith’s childhood was filled with disruption. Her parents got divorced and her father tragically died when Smith was four. On her blog, Thot Thoughts, she fondly recalls her mother’s unwavering dedication to providing her with the best life possible – despite the frequent moves and the challenges of being a single parent.
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What does KT Smith do?
A social media influencer, Smith’s online presence catapulted to new heights when Wallen announced the birth of their son. Almost overnight, she gained over 100,000 followers.
Embracing the momentum, she moved to work with brands full-time after a social media management company reached out to her. Focusing on parenting, fashion and lifestyle, she shares glimpses into her life and has collaborated with Bayer Aspirin and Abercrombie & Fitch.
When did KT Smith meet Morgan Wallen?
Smith and Wallen’s relationship began on Snapchat in 2016, where they first connected. According to People, their whirlwind romance led to an engagement within just a few months of meeting. However, the relationship soon began to deteriorate due to infidelity on Wallen’s part.
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Despite breaking off the engagement, the couple continued to date for the next two years and lived together for about three of those months. Per the same source, Smith described the third year of their relationship as particularly challenging, ultimately leading to them breaking up in 2019.
Their son Indigo was born in July 2020, after their relationship had already ended.
Was KT Smith diagnosed with cancer while pregnant?
In a 2021 blog post, Smith revealed that she was diagnosed with cervical cancer during her pregnancy. “If I wouldn’t have gotten pregnant with Indie, there is no telling how long I would’ve waited to go to the doctor,” she wrote. Smith credits her son with saving her life. After giving birth, she underwent surgery to remove all the cancerous cells.
When did KT Smith start dating Luke Scornavacco?
Smith announced her relationship with Scornavacco on social media in June 2023, sharing photos and videos of their travels, cooking together, time with Indigo and displays of affection.
- Wallen was just arrested after throwing a chair from a rooftop bar in Nashville – the target of the Tennessee native’s anger was allegedly his ex-fiancée
- Smith met Wallen on Snapchat in 2016 and got engaged after a few months of dating before breaking it off due to the latter’s infidelity issues – but she gave birth to their son Indigo in July 2020