Russian pop singer Oleg Miami has stated that his past relationship with television presenter and musician Olga Buzova was not a publicity stunt, insisting he had genuine romantic feelings for her.
Miami, whose real surname is Krivikov, spoke about his connection with the high-profile celebrity during an appearance on the television program "Speed Dating." Discussing his search for a romantic partner with the project's hosts, he addressed long-standing speculation about the nature of his bond with Buzova.
The singer stated firmly that he had never engaged in a PR romance in his life, and maintained that his feelings for Buzova were real.
Reality television origins
Both celebrities rose to national prominence in Russia through "Dom-2," the country's longest-running and most controversial reality television show. The daily broadcast focuses on young contestants attempting to build relationships while living together in a purpose-built compound.
Buzova is one of the most famous alumni of the program. She initially joined the reality show as a contestant before graduating to become its main host. She eventually leveraged her television fame to launch a massive solo music career and become one of Russia's most followed media personalities.
Miami also gained widespread fame after participating as a contestant in the reality series. He subsequently pursued a successful pop music career, and previously confessed his love for Buzova. The pair eventually collaborated in the recording studio, releasing a joint musical track together.
Longstanding romance rumors
The first rumors of a romantic relationship between the two entertainers emerged in 2019. While the couple did not officially publicize their relationship status at the time, they frequently appeared together at public entertainment industry events.
During this period, they regularly posted romantic photographs of themselves together on social media and were frequently seen hugging on camera, fueling intense speculation among their fanbases and the tabloid press.
Despite Miami's recent comments about his genuine feelings, Buzova publicly denied having a romantic relationship with him in 2024. Addressing the history between them, the television presenter noted at the time that both she and her colleague had been burned many times in their past attempts to build love.
