Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige call it a day. A source tells ET that after three years as a romantic couple, the couple has “mutually decided to separate.”
“They plan to remain in each other’s lives as good friends and support each other’s endeavors,” the source adds.
The former co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan, 49, and the 26-year-old model were first linked to each other in 2021. They became social media official after celebrating Memorial Day together in the Hamptons. On New Year’s Eve, Paige gushed about her boyfriend on Instagram. share a cute picture with him and wrote, “It’s safe to say the best part of 2021 was meeting the most incredible man.”
Aside from a few red carpet appearances, the couple largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight her red carpet debut in June 2022. But her friends had no reservations about raving about the private couple in public.
During one Episode from April 2022 live!Seacrest’s former co-host, Kelly RipaShe revealed that she had thrown a birthday party for her husband. Mark Consueloswhich Seacrest attended with Paige.
“The most exciting guest that came was Ryans Plus One, as every single speech confirmed because we were all so excited,” Ripa said of the model.
At the party, Ripa gave her husband a birthday toast, during which she quipped to Paige, “We’re all glad you’re here.” And that you exist, because we weren’t sure if anyone was there.”
“We started thinking, ‘Maybe he doesn’t have someone special. Maybe we should check on him more often,'” Ripa admitted to her co-host before telling him, “If you two break up, I’m going to…” I’m going to go into seclusion.
Although the couple kept their romance low-key, they relented Insights into their romance over the last three years.
After American idol host announced he was leaving live After six seasons on the show, Paige took to Instagram to share a sweet message on the day his final show with Ripa aired.
“Ryan, I have never met a more inspiring man. You make it look so easy, but the truth is, there’s just no one as good as you. I’m so beyond proud of you,” she captioned the post, which included photos of her and her Seacrest on the golf course. “Not only because of your work ethic, but also because of your caring heart and the genuine love you give to others.”
Paige added that she is looking forward to the next chapter in his life and hers. “May every single moment be filled with complete presence, joy and relaxation,” she wrote.
Meanwhile, Seacrest has many projects vying for his attention, including his upcoming role as co-host of the next season of Wheel of Fortunesubstitute Pat Sayak.
Seacrest has already spent some quality time with his co-host. Vanna White — who recently made a cameo appearance idol — find out some important details about the Wheel of Fortune Veteran.
“She is unbelievable. It was so much fun,” Seacrest told ET about White at one live American idol Stick on earlier this month. “I was with her a few days ago, so I know how she likes her coffee. I know she uses a Mr. Coffee machine. I know some of their favorite music.”
After Sajak, who announced his retirement in June 2023, has taped his final episode, Seacrest is preparing to film his wheel Debut. “As soon as I finish this season [of American Idol]“We will start recording next fall,” he revealed.
Sajak announced his retirement last summer, calling the experience a “wild ride.” Shortly thereafter, Seacrest was named his successor.
“I am truly honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said at the time. “I can say like the rest of America that it was a privilege and a pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for 40 years, making us smile every night and making us feel at home with them to be.”
White confirmed She would remain in her role shortly after, much to Seacrest’s delight.
“I’m so excited! She’s loved by this nation, she’s just such an important part of the show. It’s been this way for so many years,” the media personality said said ET in September. “It will be an honor to be on stage with her soon.”
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