Khalyla Kuhn is a podcaster and social media personality best known for her relationship with stand-up comedian Bobby Lee and for co-hosting the TigerBelly podcast. The couple split in 2022 but have stayed friends and business partners, and Khalyla has since built a separate career as the co-host of Trash Tuesday and become a mother.
Who is Khalyla Kuhn?
Khalyla Shangra Kuhn was born in Cebu, Philippines, on October 31, 1984. Her family relocated to the United States, where she grew up with her sister, Khawinda. Khalyla is of mixed heritage, with Filipino and Egyptian parents.
After graduating from high school, she studied biochemistry. While studying, she worked as a tutor, assisting struggling anatomy, microbiology, and physiology students. She also had a longstanding interest in MMA and sports, but her life took a different direction after she met Bobby Lee.
How She Met Bobby Lee
Khalyla and Bobby connected on Tinder in 2013 and exchanged messages for a while before meeting in person. The pair hit it off, and a relationship followed. Bobby initially chose to keep the relationship private.
Despite years of speculation, the two never publicly confirmed a legal marriage. They frequently referred to each other as partners, and fans and tabloids often described Khalyla as Bobby’s “wife,” but the couple themselves never confirmed a wedding.
Tiger Belly Podcast
Bobby Lee had plans to start a podcast with Erik Griffin but scheduling conflicts got in the way. Khalyla, who was recovering from a health scare at the time, stepped in, and the format clicked.
The show mixes current events, pop culture, and candid personal conversation, and it built a large following on YouTube and the major podcast platforms. After the podcast took off, the couple grew comfortable enough to confirm publicly that they were together.
Khalyla also drew criticism over the years from some of Bobby’s fans, much of it stemming from a joke she made about being with him for his money. The remark was widely taken out of context and led to repeated “gold digger” accusations, which she addressed directly on social media and on the show.
This stemmed from a joke she made about only being with Bobby for his money. This, of course, angered many fans. But she later explained her side on Twitter. Khalyla’s fortune is reported to be around $200,000, while Bobby is worth $1.5 million.
Why They Broke Up
Sadly, they split up in June 2022 but still host the podcast together. Fans of the show were devastated by the news but weren’t surprised. They’ve revealed on the podcast in the past they went through marital issues.
Mainly it comes from the fact the romantic aspect of the relationship fizzled out when Khalyla had health issues in the Philippines. Bobby believed it changed to more of a caretaker relationship and felt like he couldn’t make love with her anymore.
Also, Bobby revealed he developed an addiction to watching adult videos. As a result, her needs were unfulfilled. They tried having an open relationship to fix this but it didn’t work out.
The Brendan Schaub Drama
One recurring storyline involved former UFC fighter and podcaster Brendan Schaub. In 2019, Bobby became suspicious of text exchanges between Khalyla and Schaub; it was later clarified that the messages were about sports. Khalyla has since said Schaub reached out again asking to meet up. The episode, and the broader fallout around it, became one of the more talked-about chapters in the couple’s public history.
Trash Tuesday and Khalyla’s Own Career
Since the breakup, Khalyla has stepped out as a podcaster in her own right. She co-hosts Trash Tuesday with comedian and actress Esther Povitsky – a candid, comedic show about mental health, relationships, and the chaos of everyday life.
The podcast launched as a trio with comedian Annie Lederman before settling into the Esther-and-Khalyla pairing it’s best known for today. The show has become a substantial draw in its own right and is a big part of why Khalyla is no longer defined solely by her connection to Bobby Lee.
Motherhood and Where She Is Now
The biggest change in Khalyla’s life since the TigerBelly breakup is that she has become a mother. For a long time her pregnancy was the subject of fan speculation, which she didn’t address publicly. She later revealed that she’d had a baby, sharing the news with fans well after the birth and keeping the specifics private.
True to form, she’s chosen to talk about motherhood on her own terms, weaving it into her podcast conversations rather than making it the focus of a public announcement.
