It’s official: Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend, Aubrey Paige Petcosky, have decided to go their separate ways. A representative for the media mogul confirmed the news to People. The couple dated for three solid years before making the mutual decision to split.
Here’s the scoop straight from the source: “After three beautiful years together, Ryan and Aubrey have mutually decided to part ways,” said a close insider. “They plan to remain in each other’s lives as good friends and continue supporting one another’s future endeavors.” Now, that’s what I call an amicable split, folks.
The news of their breakup might’ve come as a surprise to Ryan’s legion of fans, especially since he posted a picture with Aubrey just last month on Instagram. In the caption, Ryan was nothing but supportive, promoting Aubrey’s new card game, Sippin’ on Something. “Congratulations @aubreypaige_ for bringing this great idea to life,” he wrote. “So proud of you @sippinonsomethin.” Talk about a supportive boyfriend right up until the end.
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Let’s rewind for a moment. Ryan and Aubrey started dating back in the summer of 2021. At the time, it seemed like they were on the path to building a life together, including the possibility of starting a family. Insiders close to the couple told Closer that Ryan, who’s notoriously hesitant about settling down, had actually discussed having a baby with Aubrey. “She would like a wedding first, which has been something Ryan has avoided all his adult life,” one source revealed earlier this month. But as they say, life has a way of surprising us.
A Look Back at Their Relationship
Even Ryan’s American Idol colleagues were rooting for him and Aubrey to take the next step and start a family. According to insiders, both Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan have been encouraging Ryan to experience the joys of fatherhood. During a live airing of American Idol, Katy Perry even chimed in, yelling at Ryan, “Yes, it’s time!” Clearly, the pressure was on, but as we know now, things didn’t quite go as planned.
Ryan’s Thoughts on Marriage and Family
For those of you keeping score, Ryan has never been married and doesn’t have any children. However, he’s a devoted uncle to his niece, Flora, whom he frequently posts about on social media. Ryan opened up about his thoughts on marriage during an episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan in August 2022. “I’m happy. I’m happy in the present moment,” he told guest Lisa Rinna. “I don’t think about everything else.”
Despite his reluctance to tie the knot, Ryan admitted that having kids at the right time would be a wonderful experience. “I think having kids at the right time would be great,” he told Lisa. “I have a fantastic family, very small family.” It seems like Ryan is taking his time to figure out what’s best for him, and that’s perfectly okay.
