“Caught without her” — Paulie Connell photographed partying in Ibiza with mystery brunette while Dolores vacations in Hamptons

Paulie Connell, long‑term partner of reality star Dolores Catania, has sparked a flurry of whispers and raised eyebrows after being photographed enjoying himself in Ibiza — without Dolores by his side. Even more eyebrow‑raising? He wasn’t alone.

Exclusive images obtained by DailyMail+ show the Irish businessman mingling at a high‑end beach club on the White Isle late Saturday afternoon. Dressed in a crisp white linen shirt, aviator sunglasses, and designer loafers, Paulie appeared completely in his element — champagne glass in hand, laughing and leaning in close to a striking brunette with long, sun‑kissed hair and a figure made for the Riviera.

According to eyewitnesses, the pair arrived together with a small group just before 4 p.m. and quickly claimed a private cabana overlooking the ocean. “They were close, like they’d known each other a long time,” said one fellow guest. “She was touching his arm when she spoke, and they were sharing little inside jokes. It wasn’t just casual.”

Meanwhile, Dolores, 53, was more than 3,000 miles away, enjoying a low‑key weekend in the Hamptons with friends. Her Instagram Stories from that day show sun‑drenched beach walks, farm‑to‑table lunches, and cozy dinners — all without Paulie. The contrast between her serene coastal getaway and Paulie’s high‑octane island party scene is now fuelling speculation about the current state of their relationship.

One source close to Dolores tells DailyMail+ she was “completely unaware” of Paulie’s Ibiza trip until photos began circulating in group chats late Sunday night. “She thought he was in Dublin handling business,” the source said. “She didn’t know he was in Spain, let alone with another woman.”

Adding fuel to the fire, the mystery brunette was later seen with Paulie at another hotspot later that night — this time dressed for the club, in a fitted black mini dress and sky‑high heels. Witnesses say the two danced together well past midnight before slipping into a waiting black SUV.

Friends of the couple insist that the trip could be “entirely innocent,” pointing out that Paulie often travels for work and has a wide social network in Europe. But even some of those friends admit the optics aren’t great. “Dolores is a very public figure, and Paulie knows that,” one insider remarked. “If you’re out in Ibiza looking like you’re on a date, people will talk. And they are talking.”

For now, neither Paulie nor Dolores has commented publicly. Dolores’ social media remains focused on her Hamptons escape — though sharp‑eyed fans noticed she’s been posting more cryptic quotes than usual, including one on Sunday morning that read: “The truth always comes out, even if it takes time.”

Whether these Ibiza snapshots turn out to be harmless fun or the first cracks in one of reality TV’s more low‑key relationships, one thing is clear: in the court of public opinion, perception can be as damaging as reality — and Paulie’s weekend in Ibiza has already written its own story.