Does Ryan Seacrest Have Plans To Marry His Girlfriend Aubrey Paige?

Ryan Seacrest has been a host for over 20 years, so he's probably an expert at getting people to spill all of their own tea. However, it's not often that Seacrest himself is in the hot seat. Since rising to fame as the host of "American Idol," Seacrest has built a media empire dependent on people opening themselves up to the court of public opinion — while he shares the least amount of personal information possible (especially when it comes to his relationships). But just because Seacrest doesn't usually openly discuss his romantic past doesn't mean it's a secret

For instance, it's pretty common knowledge that Seacrest's dating prospects skew considerably younger than himself. The "American Idol" alum, who is currently 48, dated former pageant queen Hilary Cruz when she was 26 and he was 40, per the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Seacrest dated Julianne Hough when she was 21. He was 35. Seacrest's current girlfriend, model Aubrey Paige is 25 years old. Sources dished to Us Weekly that the two have been together since 2021 and are "very happy together and doing great," but could she be the one who finally gets Seacrest to jump the broom?

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Ryan Seacrest is quite ready to make Audrey Paige his bride. In August 2022, Seacrest claimed he was A-OK with their relationship status. "I'm happy. I'm happy in the present moment," shared Seacrest during an episode of "Live! With Kelly and Ryan" (via Us Weekly). "I don't think about anything else. Why push it?" However, there is some good news — as Seacrest and Paige seem hopelessly devoted to one another. 

Over the years, Paige — who tends to be less private than her beau — has made several sweet, gushy posts about Seacrest.  Valentine's Day warranted an especially sentimental Instagram reel featuring a barrage of their personal photos. "Happy Valentine's Day mi amor," wrote Paige via Instagram. "Loving you has been the adventure of a lifetime. Cheers to many more laughs, sunrises, meals, and spontaneous adventures. Blessed to have the honor of loving you." 

Seacrest hasn't been quite as vocal as his girlfriend, but he recently showed that actions speak louder than words. During his last episode of "Live! With Kelly and Ryan," Seacrest proudly showcased Paige and even tagged her in his farewell post on Instagram. And while that may sound like small potatoes, it's a monumental step for a guy who would obviously prefer to protect their bond from lurking eyes.

While Ryan Seacrest definitely didn't seem up for marriage last August, a lot can change in nearly a year. And it appears it has — at least, that's what Kelly Ripa's comments suggest. During Seacrest's last episode of  "Live! With Kelly and Ryan," Ripa hinted that a wedding might actually be in the cards for the couple. 

"We will all keep our same mailing addresses in case there is ever a wedding invitation," joked Ripa during the segment (via New York Post). And though Ripa can't dictate when (or if) the happy couple tie the knot, her enthusiasm is certainly encouraging. In the meantime, Paige is apparently helping Seacrest transition into his new life since leaving the daytime talk show. "Aubrey's been a rock during the tougher times this past couple of years," shared a source with Us Weekly. Apparently, "Ryan has been very kind to himself recently. He regulates himself a lot better and doesn't burn the candle at both ends. He still loves working, but he's taking more time for himself."