‘I Mean I Like Him, But I Say That to All of ‘Em’: Steve Harvey Shares His Thoughts on Daughter Lori’s Current Boo Michael B. Jordan

Outspoken comedian and television host Steve Harvey is breaking his silence and opening up about his real feelings about stepdaughter Lori Harvey’s dating life.

Lori and her current beau, actor Michael B. Jordan, made their steamy romance official to the public on Jan. 10, just days ahead of her 24th birthday. Since the cute couple’s photos hit the ‘Gram they’ve been a constant conversation starter, even on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” radio broadcast.

Actor Michael B. Jordan and model Lori Harvey put an end to questions of “are they or aren’t they dating” with affectionate social media posts. (Photo: @loriharvey/Instagram)

When asked by a co-host how he feels about Jordan, the 64-year-old said, “I like this one. I still got my eye on him.” He elaborated by saying the 33-year-old is not receiving special treatment. Harvey actually lets each of his daughter’s love interests know that he has his eyes on them.

“I mean, I like him, but like I say to all of ’em, ‘I might like you, I might approve of you, but I got a thumb-size section of my heart filled with nothing but pure hatred for your ass … just in case I need it,” Harvey said.

On social media, commenters had a field day poking fun at Lori and suggesting that Harvey should be keeping an eye on her.

“Nah you need to have your eye on Lori hunny 😩”

“He need to have his eyes on Lori … she going thru these men like hot cakes… 💀💀💀”

“He must say this every couple months”

For those keeping track of the budding fashionista’s beaus, both rumored and confirmed, Jordan may be perceived as just another name added to her dating résumé, and she is just a good look for the actor.

“He doesn’t have to worry; the ‘relationship’ is allegedly for rebranding purposes for MBJ.😩”

“Good thing their relationship is for publicity anyways😂”

“Give it up Unc. We know it’s not a real relationship!”

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