Ryan Seacrest's apparent new romance has already come under fire from sceptical fans, with some branding the relationship 'fake' just hours after photographs emerged of the television presenter enjoying a romantic dinner with Dutch model Maxime Nova in the south of France.
The Wheel of Fortune and American Idol host, 51, was spotted dining outdoors with the 34-year-old model during his European getaway, prompting widespread speculation that he has found love again following his split from long-term girlfriend Aubrey Paige last year.
While many fans welcomed the prospect of Seacrest moving on, others were far less convinced. The sighting quickly sparked debate on social media, with critics questioning whether the romance would stand the test of time.
One Instagram user wrote: 'Fake relationship! He's never with them long but dates then did awhile until they establish themselves as his GF we will see if this really blossoms into something or not. He must have met her on Tinder App what do you all think?'
The comment reflected growing scepticism among some followers, although neither Seacrest nor Nova has publicly addressed the nature of their relationship.
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Seacrest and Nova were photographed sharing what appeared to be an intimate evening together at an outdoor restaurant in the south of France, where they looked relaxed as they chatted over dinner.
For the outing, Nova wore a figure-hugging black minidress with an open back, while Seacrest opted for a casual white linen shirt paired with matching shorts and sunglasses.
The photographs were enough to ignite romance rumours almost immediately after they surfaced online. However, the reaction was far from unanimous, with some social media users focusing less on the couple's apparent chemistry and more on Seacrest's dating history.
The television personality has largely kept his relationships out of the spotlight, but his previous romances have frequently attracted public attention. Some fans pointed to those past relationships as a reason they were hesitant to believe this latest romance would become long-term.
Despite the online speculation, there is no evidence to suggest the relationship is anything other than genuine. Neither Seacrest nor Nova has publicly commented on the dating rumours or confirmed they are in a relationship.
Nova, who is represented by international modelling agencies, has built a successful career appearing in fashion campaigns and magazine editorials.
She also made headlines in 2022 after she was photographed with property developer Mohamed Hadid, the father of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, although neither publicly confirmed they were romantically involved.
Ryan Seacrest's Dating History Continues To Draw Attention
Seacrest's personal life has long fascinated fans, with each new relationship generating significant public interest.
Most recently, he dated model Aubrey Paige for about three years before the pair quietly parted ways in 2024. Before that, he had an on-and-off relationship with model and influencer Shayna Taylor, while he also famously dated dancer and television personality Julianne Hough.
Earlier this year, Seacrest was forced to clarify that he was not using Tinder after joking about the dating app during an episode of American Idol. The playful remark prompted widespread speculation before he later confirmed that he did not have a Tinder profile.
That history has only fuelled fresh discussion surrounding his apparent romance with Nova, with some fans wondering whether this relationship will prove more enduring than previous ones.
For now, the pair appears content to keep quiet. Neither has publicly confirmed they are dating, but their dinner date has already generated intense online discussion, leaving fans split between those celebrating Seacrest's apparent new chapter and those questioning whether the romance will ultimately prove the sceptics wrong.
