Ryan Seacrest Makes Rare Comment About His Dating Life

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Ryan Seacrest isn’t opposed to giving online dating a spin.

During a Valentine’s Day-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune on March 16th, the show’s host, Pat Sajak, mentioned using dating apps.

He told Vanna White, whom he playfully congratulated on her recent marriage to John Donaldson, that he’s a big fan of the song ‘Love Is in the Air,’ and even plans to use Tinder later to find someone special.

During the episode, where three couples were competing for prizes, Ryan made a funny comment about being the only person on stage who wasn’t in a relationship. He playfully said, “I’m so lonely up here.”

Ryan Reynolds is currently single. He recently ended a three-year relationship with model Aubrey Paige in 2024.

I’ve been following Ryan’s relationships for a while now, and before his current partner, he and chef Shayna Taylor were on-and-off for years – from 2013 to 2020, as I recall. Before that, he was with Julianne Hough for a good three years, from 2010 to 2013. It’s been interesting to watch his journey!

Julianne remembered that when she ended the relationship, she received a lot of criticism from mothers in her Brentwood community and people working in the entertainment industry, who questioned her decision, as she shared on the 2024 podcast Armchair Expert.

The Dancing With the Stars co-host explained that she decided to leave to pursue her own goals and build a career independent of her partner.

“Competitively, it’s not mine,” she continued. “I need to feel the pride of doing it.'”

Despite their breakup, Julianne and Ryan remain on good terms. When Julianne was a guest on Ryan’s radio show in 2022, he said the conversation felt completely natural and comfortable.

“We’ve remained friends for years,” he noted at the time, “and still are.”

So, what is Ryan’s prospect of getting married? Well, he’s not afraid to wait for his soulmate.

The TV personality revealed in a 2017 appearance on Live with Kelly & Ryan that he once came close to getting engaged, but decided against it—a decision he feels was correct. He also confirmed he has never been engaged.

He explained his reasoning by saying he didn’t want to delay any longer, as time was passing and he wanted to complete the task successfully before it was too late.

And for more celebs who’ve stayed friendly with their exes, read on.

So, what is Ryan’s prospect of getting married? Well, he’s not afraid to wait for his soulmate.

The TV personality revealed in a 2017 appearance on Live with Kelly & Ryan that he once came close to getting engaged but decided against it, which he feels was the correct decision. He also confirmed he has never been engaged.

He explained that he didn’t want to delay any longer, reasoning that the older he got, the greater the risk of making mistakes. He wanted to get it done now while he still could.

And for more celebs who’ve stayed friendly with their exes, read on.

They are definitely not getting back together. However, with all the recent interactions – birthday celebrations, affectionate hugs, and even playfully acting out a romantic scene during the virtual reading of Fast Times at Ridgemont High – it feels like they’re just teasing everyone who hoped they’d reconcile.

It takes a certain level of confidence to playfully tease your ex on his own show. That’s exactly what Sarah did when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show to promote her new series, I Love You, America. She jokingly poked fun at Jimmy’s wife, Molly Kimmel, calling her “cute,” “bright,” and “funny.” Sarah quipped, “It’s not fair! She got the updated, more socially aware Jimmy. I only had the Man Show Jimmy.”

 

Honestly, some people seemed more upset about this relationship ending than the people involved! When Anna—who is now married to Michael Barrett—found out Chris Pratt was marrying Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, she surprisingly offered to perform the wedding ceremony. She even sent a gift when their daughter, Lyla, was born in August 2020. A source told TopMob News that Anna was genuinely happy for Chris’s son, Jack, to have a little sister and that she was very supportive of the new family.

Their breakup could have easily led to disaster, but four years later, these HGTV stars are thriving. They’re successfully co-parenting their children, Taylor and Brayden, and continuing to renovate dilapidated houses into beautiful homes for others.

As Lenny Kravitz described it to Oprah Winfrey a few years ago, he and Lisa Bonet are truly best friends, and that’s how they still see their relationship today. Even though they’re no longer a couple – Lisa later married Jason Momoa before they split in 2020 – we’ve created this incredibly supportive, blended family. It’s something really special, and it proves that you can maintain a beautiful connection even after romance fades. We’re one big, happy family, and that’s what matters most.

Since announcing their split in 2020, the former couple – a co-host of Dancing With the Stars and a retired hockey player – have consistently shown they remain friendly with each other.

When Brooks announced he was getting married to Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir in December 2024, Julianne publicly shared her excitement. She posted on Instagram, wishing the couple a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and fun adventures as they start this new chapter together.

Several months later, the dancer joined her ex-husband and his pregnant fiancée for a day at the lake. She shared a photo of the four of them, calling them “three cuties” and describing it as a special day.

Since splitting up in 2015, the parents of Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel have successfully co-parented, demonstrating a remarkable level of cooperation. They’ve continued to share vacations and holidays, and Ben has publicly praised his ex-partner, calling her “an amazing mother” in a 2016 interview with TopMob News.

Nina and Ian dated for three years before breaking up in 2013, but they stayed friends. The following year, Nina began dating Nikki Reed and quickly became close with her, as Nikki had recently married Ian.

The couple broke up in July 2016 after being together for five years. The singer later shared on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show the following October that she remained very close to her ex, describing him as both a former lover and a long-time friend.

“We love each other,” she said. “That’s it.”

Even years after The Office ended in 2013, the chemistry between its stars remained apparent, leading many fans to hope for a real-life romance. Mindy Kaling understands why people still ‘ship’ them, admitting that if she were a viewer, she’d feel the same way. She explained to Good Housekeeping in 2019 that choosing B.J. Novak as a godparent to her children wasn’t just about friendship; he’s become more like family.

After their divorce was finalized in 2011, the former couple easily continued to raise their son, Bronx. The Fall Out Boy singer has praised his ex-wife, calling her a fantastic mother.

Okay, so it sounds like things are definitely different between this musician and his ex! He’s letting everyone know they’ve moved past any drama and are now just good friends. He’s described their connection as ‘really friendly’ and emphasized they have a ‘good relationship,’ which is great to hear – it’s always nice when exes can stay amicable. It seems like they’ve successfully navigated that post-breakup space and are now comfortable with a platonic connection.

Jennifer and her Dexter co-star first connected on the set of the show in 2006, and their relationship became romantic two years later. Despite divorcing in 2011, Jennifer later confirmed they remained friendly, stating there was only “love and respect” between them.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are famously friendly exes, and their dedication to co-parenting daughters Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout is clear. It’s no surprise they decided to quarantine together in Idaho when the pandemic hit – maybe they even had a dance party!

Even four years after their 2014 split, Jennifer Lopez continued to praise her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, the father of her twins, Max and Emme. In a 2018 interview on Sunday Today, she explained that Marc had been instrumental in building her confidence. He constantly reminded her of her talent, saying, ‘You’re a great singer. Don’t ever let anybody tell you you’re not.’ Lopez expressed deep respect for him, considering him one of the greatest singers ever.

Despite facing personal challenges, the actress remains supportive of her ex-husband and former Scream colleague. Eight years after their 2010 divorce, she explained on Running Wild With Bear Grylls that it was a surprisingly amicable split. She added that they successfully co-parent their daughter, Coco, and maintain a positive relationship.

Although their real-life relationship ended in 2007, they still had great chemistry on screen when they starred together in the 2011 film Bad Teacher.

Although the actors had a difficult time immediately after their 2013 separation, they’ve now reached a point where they can vacation together as a group. The Twilight star shared with LaPalme Magazine that a 2017 trip to Cancun included his ex-wife’s husband, Garth, as well as Dave Abrams, Peter’s fiancée Lily Anne Harrison, and their three daughters, Luca, Lola, and Fiona. He also spoke about his relationship with his ex-wife, Jennie, saying, “People enter your life for a reason, and relationships evolve. Just because you’re not living with someone doesn’t mean you can’t still care for them.”

Even though they unexpectedly separated in September 2012, the couple worked hard to appear supportive of each other for the sake of their children. In a 2014 interview with Howard Stern, she explained that she and Will remained very close friends and were successfully co-parenting. She didn’t view their ten-year marriage as a failure, believing that all relationships face challenges.

The Grammy-winning artist and her ex-husband, who officially divorced in January 2024, have maintained a friendly relationship while raising their son, Hayes. They even live just five minutes apart, making it easy to co-parent.

“Our stops are really easy,” Maren told The Zoe Report in May 2025, “and we’ll have family dinners.”

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2026-03-18 03:48