Ryan Seacrest, 51, is getting serious with Dutch model Maxime Nova, 34,
according to multiple insiders.
The American Idol host was recently spotted with Dutch model Maxime Nova in the south of France, sparking romance rumors.
But Page Six can exclusively confirm the relationship is far more than just a spotted sighting.
The U.S. Sun recently published photos of Ryan Seacrest, 51, having dinner with model Maxime Nova, 34, in France.
“He is completely besotted with her. And she feels the same about him as well,” a source tells Page Six. “They are head over heels.”
Seacrest and Nova have been spending as much time together as their busy schedules allow, and those close to Seacrest say the relationship has progressed rapidly over the past few months.
Seacrest hosts American Idol, American Top 40, and the radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest, along with Wheel of Fortune.
Nova’s Instagram highlights her numerous fashion editorials for publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and French fashion magazine L’Officiel.
“He just spent an absolute fortune taking her on a romantic holiday for the summer,” the insider says. “They make such a gorgeous-looking couple, and it’s become very serious in a short space of time.”
She has nearly 27,000 followers on the social media platform, which features glamorous shots of her in Paris, Los Angeles, and Rome.
She’s reportedly based in New York City, where Ryan Seacrest spends a lot of time when he’s not filming American Idol.
The U.S. Sun recently published photos of Ryan Seacrest, 51, having dinner with model Maxime Nova, 34, in France, with Nova wearing a form-fitting black dress with cut-outs on the back, while Seacrest kept it casual in a white short-sleeved shirt.
The intimate al fresco meal was a turning point for the pair.
Seacrest and Nova apparently follow each other on Instagram, although they have not liked each other’s posts.
Seacrest has made a concerted effort to prioritize time with Nova despite his packed schedule hosting multiple shows simultaneously.
The couple reportedly rented a 12-person yacht exclusively for themselves so they could enjoy an intimate vacation together, away from the spotlight.
Nova comes with an interesting dating history of her own.
She previously made headlines over her rumored romance with Mohamed Hadid, who is the father of supermodels Bella and Gigi, after they were photographed in Beverly Hills in 2022, however their relationship has not been confirmed.
The model was on the cover of the March 2023 issue of ELLE Bulgaria.
Seacrest’s most recent public relationship was with model Aubrey Paige, with whom he was together for three years before calling it quits in April 2024.
Before Paige,
Seacrest’s longest relationship appears to be with model Shayna Taylor, with whom he dated on and off for about eight years, ultimately ending things amicably in 2020.
Seacrest has been candid about the challenges of his single status on air.
During an episode of American Idol, he commented on a romantic performance by contestant Thunderstorm Artis, “I’ve never been more depressed to be single than right now in this moment,” and then in March of this year, Seacrest said he was “so lonely” while hosting a love-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune.
While the TV host, producer, radio star and philanthropist hasn’t walked down the aisle yet, his parents have been married for over 50 years, “so there’s a high bar” for Seacrest.
Nova is reportedly based in New York but travels extensively, documenting her adventures on social media.
This shared lifestyle of constant travel and New York ties makes for natural overlap in their worlds.
The pair’s romance marks a significant shift for Seacrest after his breakup with Paige nearly two years ago.
They broke up in April 2024, with the decision being “mutual,” and they plan to stay in each other’s lives as good friends and support one another’s endeavors.
In the viral moment that started the latest dating buzz, Seacrest and Nova were photographed sharing an intimate dinner in late June in the South of France. The photos, first published by The Sun, showed the television host and the model enjoying a romantic evening at an al fresco restaurant, with Nova dressed elegantly in a black open-back minidress and Seacrest in a crisp white shirt. The pair appeared relaxed and close, sparking immediate speculation about whether they were dating. Within days, insiders confirmed to Page Six that Seacrest and Nova’s connection had indeed progressed from casual sightings to something far more meaningful and intentional.
Seacrest is next set to host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on December 31 in Times Square.