Ryan Seacrest Might Be Ready to Settle Down
Let’s talk about Ryan Seacrest, the man who’s been keeping America entertained for years. According to a source, Ryan might finally be ready to take the next big step in his life. He and his girlfriend, Aubrey Paige Petcosky, are reportedly discussing the idea of starting a family together. If you’ve been following Ryan’s journey, you know this is a pretty big deal. The source tells Closer exclusively, “Ryan is notorious for dragging his feet when it comes to settling down, but he and Aubrey have definitely discussed having a baby.”
Now, Aubrey has a bit of a plan of her own. She would love to have a wedding before welcoming a little one into the world. This is something Ryan has avoided for most of his adult life, but hey, change is always possible. “Time will tell, but Ryan is turning 50 at the end of the year – he better hurry up,” the source adds. His milestone birthday is just around the corner on December 24, so the clock is ticking.
Welcoming Olio, the Newest Family Member
Ryan, who is currently 49, gave fans a peek into his personal life back in February. He shared the news of a new addition to his family, though it wasn’t a baby. Instead, it was a golden retriever named Olio. Ryan captioned the photos, “Introducing our newest family member – Olio!” These pictures also featured his niece, Flora. Ryan already has a black lab named Georgia, so he’s no stranger to being a dog dad.
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While Ryan has remained relatively private about starting a family, he did open up during an August 2022 episode of Live. He shared his thoughts on having kids, saying, “I think having kids at the right time would be great.” Ryan comes from a close-knit family, although it’s a small one. He has a niece, Flora, who is the daughter of his sister, Meredith. His parents have been married for over 52 years, setting quite the example for him.
Past Relationships and Near-Engagements
Before meeting Aubrey, Ryan was involved in several long-term relationships, none of which resulted in children or engagements. He dated Julianne Hough for three years, from 2010 to 2013. After their split, he began a nearly eight-year on-and-off relationship with Shana Taylor, which ended in 2020. During a May 2017 episode of Live, Ryan revealed to Kelly Ripa that he once came close to proposing but decided against it. “I didn’t do it and it was the right move. But I love the idea of marriage,” Ryan said, adding that his parents’ 47-year marriage set a high bar for him.
Ryan and Aubrey: The Love Story Continues
Ryan and Aubrey have been together since 2021, despite a nearly 23-year age difference. Their first public appearance was during Memorial Day weekend in Austin, Texas, that same year. Even though they’ve kept their relationship private, they were photographed enjoying a romantic getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in November 2021. Aubrey celebrated their connection on New Year’s Eve 2021, writing, “Safe to say the best part of 2021 was meeting the most incredible man,” alongside a photo of them cuddling.
Red Carpet Debut and Media Buzz
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022. By then, Aubrey had already become a hot topic on Live. During an April 2022 episode, Kelly Ripa referred to Aubrey as “the most exciting guest that came” to her husband Mark Consuelos’ birthday party. Ryan shared with the audience, “Kelly said, ‘We’re all happy you’re here and that you exist because we weren’t sure there was somebody.’” Kelly added, “We were starting to be like, ‘Maybe he doesn’t have a special person and maybe we should check in on him more often?’”
