Newly Single Ryan Seacrest Spotted With Mystery 'Brunette'

Ryan Seacrest may be embracing a new chapter following the end of his 3-year relationship with Aubrey Paige.

The TV presenter was recently seen spending time with a mystery woman two months after his highly publicized romance with the model ended amid speculations.

Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige's relationship gained significant attention over the years, mainly because of their age difference.

News of Seacrest's possible relationship broke over the weekend after paparazzi spotted him enjoying a date on Friday evening. The "Live with Kelly and Ryan" alum was seen leaving the famous Chateau Marmont hotel with a mystery brunette.

Seacrest entered a car's back seat with the woman, looking radiant in a blue top and black blazer. His companion sported a similar casual ensemble; however, her face was partially obscured by the water bottle in her fan.

The pictures obtained by Page Six showed a closeness between the pair, with Seacrest wearing a soft smile, presumably sparked by the mystery brunette beside him rather than the cameras outside.

As stated, Seacrest's date night comes two months after he ended his three-year relationship with Paige. The Blast reported that the former couple broke up in April, and the TV producer's rep confirmed the split in a statement.

"After three beautiful years together, Ryan and Aubrey have mutually decided to part ways," the spokesperson said. "They plan to stay in each other's lives as good friends and support one another's endeavors."

Despite Seacrest's rep claiming the pair separated on good terms, other sources shared a different narrative. According to them, the 49-year-old was under "pressure" to propose to Paige and start a family.

According to an insider, Seacrest's friends would frequently advise him to end the bachelor lifestyle and take the next step in his relationship with Paige. In the informant's words:

"A lot of people rolled their eyes when Ryan first started dating Aubrey because of the age difference, but his friends have come to admire her."

They added, "Aubrey's really been there for Ryan. She's helped him get back on track after his health scare from a couple years back.Ryan's going to lose another one if he doesn't step up to the plate."

The insider shared that Paige was "clear from day one that she's not just interested in getting married." Instead, she wanted a partnership that would eventually lead to children — a goal Seacrest allegedly could not support.

According to the source, when Seacrest bowed out of his "Live with Kelly and Ryan" show, many speculated he did so to start a family with Paige. She showered him with love following his exit in a touching social media post.

"Ryan, never have I ever met a more inspiring man… You make it look so easy, but the truth is there is just nobody quite like you," the model wrote. "I am so beyond proud of you. Not just for your work ethic, but for your caring heart and the genuine love that you give to others."

However, the "genuine love" Seacrest gave didn't extend to raising a family. The source stressed that he could not commit to fatherhood given his hectic work schedule, saying:

"He's always on the run and can't even imagine how he'd handle all his projects if he was kept awake by the cries of a newborn."

Despite Seacrest's fame, he managed to keep his relationship with Paige low-key over the years. The duo first sparked dating rumors in 2021 after they were spotted in the Hamptons over the Memorial Day weekend.

The pair neither confirmed nor denied their romance for months until Paige gave her man a special shout-out after New Year's Eve. "Safe to say the best part of 2021 was meeting the most incredible man," she raved in a social media post.

In March 2022, Seacrest and Paige stepped out as a couple to attend an event hosted by Kelly Ripa, the TV presenter's former "LIVE" co-host. The latter threw a birthday party for her husband and used the moment to address the model's presence.

"We're all happy you're here. And that you exist because we weren't sure there was anybody," Ripa joked. Seacrest and Paige eventually made their red carpet debut at the world premiere of Jennifer Lopez's documentary "Halftime" in June 2022, per Yahoo Entertainment.