Ryan Seacrest’s Playful Valentine’s Day Post
Let’s talk about Ryan Seacrest, the iconic host of both American Idol and Wheel of Fortune. Nine months after his breakup from Aubrey Paige Petcosky, Ryan decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique and lighthearted way. Instead of going out on a date or wallowing in sadness, he turned to what he calls his "true love"—a heart-shaped pizza. Yep, you read that right. Pizza. In an Instagram post shared on February 14, Ryan, 50, held up a cheesy heart-shaped pizza in a box, flashing his signature grin. He looked sharp in a patterned button-down shirt, and his infectious smile lit up the screen.
The Caption That Had Fans Cheering
Ryan didn’t stop at just sharing the picture. He added a playful caption that had his fans cheering: “Cheese on the pizza and extra cheese on the grin… Happy #ValentinesDay to my true love — food.” It’s clear Ryan’s sense of humor is alive and well, and it’s something his fans adore. His followers couldn’t help but comment on the post, with one person saying, “You’re tugging at my heartstrings. Pizza!” Ryan replied with a witty response, “Everyone’s favorite love language.”
Even the official American Idol Instagram account got in on the fun, writing, “True love is so special,” accompanied by a pizza emoji. Meanwhile, the official Wheel of Fortune Instagram account chimed in with a simple but sweet, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
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Ryan’s Breakup with Aubrey Paige Petcosky
Now, let’s take a step back and talk about Ryan’s relationship with Aubrey Paige Petcosky. The couple dated for three years before calling it quits in April 2024. According to a source, Ryan’s hectic schedule was one of the main reasons for the split. “Ryan’s so busy, and that didn’t help,” the insider told Closer. “His schedule left little time for Aubrey as it was, so they decided it was best to call it quits.”
Interestingly, Aubrey was reportedly hoping for a proposal from Ryan after their three-year relationship. “She wants marriage and kids,” the source revealed. “That shouldn’t come as a shock.” It seems Aubrey was ready for the next chapter in their lives, but unfortunately, the timing wasn’t right.
What Ryan’s American Idol Costars Had to Say
It’s no secret that Ryan’s American Idol costars were rooting for him and Aubrey. In fact, sources say that Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan were encouraging Ryan to take the next step. “They want him and Aubrey to start a family,” an insider told Closer in April 2024. During a live American Idol airing, Katy Perry even shouted, “Yes, it’s time!” referring to Ryan proposing to Aubrey. Clearly, Ryan’s colleagues were invested in his personal life.
Ryan’s Thoughts on Love and Marriage
In December 2024, Ryan opened up about his love life during an appearance on Good Morning America to promote Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. GMA anchor Rebecca Jarvis mentioned that there are always a lot of proposals happening in Times Square when the ball drops each year. Ryan, who has never been engaged or married, responded, “Yes, that’s something that’s happened almost every single year. Some of it makes TV, some of it doesn’t, but people love that moment to say, ‘Will you be with me for the rest of our lives?’”
Will Reeve, who was newly engaged at the time, joked, “I should have done the proposal on New Year’s Eve with Ryan. [Fiancée] Amanda [Dubin] would have said no.” Ryan quipped back, “There’s still time for me,” leading Will to respond, “You’ve got this, Ryan. We won’t rush you, though.” Ryan concluded with a laugh, saying, “Yeah, please. I’m taking my time.”
