Actor and singer Sam Milby revealed on his 36th birthday he and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray are dating. Posting a romantic photo with the beauty queen on his Instagram account, he wrote, “Worth every second of the wait. Most special birthday yet.”

The relationship might have come as a surprise to some, especially since Catriona had said that she and Sam were just friends. But if Sam's friends' reactions are any indication, it's a love that's been brewing for a while. The rumors began in January 2019 as a photo of Catriona with her dad and Sam make the rounds online.

In December 2019, In an interview on Tonight With Boy Abunda after her Miss Universe reign ended, Catriona was asked about her love life. In particular, she was asked about two men linked to her at that time – Sam and Alden Richards where she answered that they were just friends.

In May 2020, during a chat with his friends, actor John Prats and comedian Pooh, Sam got a surprise birthday greeting from Catriona.  “I hope that you have an amazing year ahead. I wish you more birthdays, more happiness. You are loved by so, so many”, Catriona said. John and Pooh started teasing Sam after they noticed his flustered reaction.

Finally, on his birthday, Sam confirmed that he and Catriona are going steady through the post on Instagram. Several of his close friends in showbiz congratulated him, saying he deserves to be happy. Catriona herself has yet to post about their relationship.