Hey there, friends! Ryan Seacrest has officially kicked off 2024 with some big news that’s warming hearts everywhere. The beloved American Idol host just revealed he’s expanding his family in the cutest way possible—by adopting a new furry friend. If you’ve been following Ryan, you know he’s no stranger to sharing personal moments with his fans, and this one is absolutely adorable.
Meet Olio: Ryan Seacrest’s Newest Family Member
On February 1, 2024, Ryan took to Instagram to introduce his newest family member, a sweet little pup named Olio. In a heartwarming post, Ryan shared some adorable photos of Olio alongside his niece, Flora. The pictures perfectly captured the joy and excitement of welcoming a new addition to the family. This isn’t Ryan’s first time adopting a dog, though. He’s already a proud dog dad to Georgia, a loyal companion he calls his “best friend.”
A Heartwarming Adoption Story
For those who don’t know, Georgia came into Ryan’s life as a thoughtful gift from American Idol producer Simon Fuller. Ryan has shared the story of how Georgia came to be part of his life on multiple occasions. During an episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan in July 2020, he opened up about the special moment. He was visiting Simon’s house and playing with the dogs when Simon gave him a look that seemed to say, “You’re going to be a dad one day.”
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A few weeks later, Ryan got an unexpected surprise—a little black Lab puppy appeared at his door. “I just thought that was the sweetest, nicest, kindest thing,” Ryan said. “So now, for life, Georgia is my partner.” It’s clear that Ryan cherishes the bond he has with Georgia, and it looks like Olio will be just as special to him.
Ryan’s Love Life: Aubrey Paige Petcosky
While Ryan’s furry family is growing, his personal life is also blossoming. In 2021, he started dating model Aubrey Paige Petcosky, and the couple has been as sweet as can be. On Valentine’s Day 2024, they celebrated their love by sharing heartfelt posts on Instagram. Fans are already speculating that Aubrey might be the one to finally tie the knot with Ryan.
Is Ryan Seacrest Ready for Kids?
For all the love and laughter in Ryan’s life, he hasn’t taken the plunge into fatherhood just yet. The entertainment mogul has never been married or engaged, but he’s been open about the possibility of having kids in the future. During an episode of Live in August 2022, Ryan shared his thoughts on starting a family. “I think having kids at the right time would be great,” he said. “I have a fantastic family, a very small family. I have a niece; Meredith has a daughter. My parents have been married 52 and a half years, so that’s a high bar. So that’s in my head.”
Ryan is already a doting uncle to his niece, Flora, who was born to his sister Meredith in December 2018. He’s been candid about how much joy Flora brings to his life. “It’s the first little Seacrest in the family,” he told cohost Kelly Ripa on Live after Flora’s birth. “We have a very small family.” Ryan even got emotional while looking at Flora’s baby pictures, saying, “It makes me cry. The baby has such chubby little cheeks. It’s so cute. I learned so much in the last 24 hours about women and birth.”
