Ryan Seacrest reportedly fears other exes may spill secrets after Julianne Hough’s damaging remarks
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ryan Seacrest, one of the most recognizable faces in American media, is reportedly feeling the sting of betrayal after his former flame, Julianne Hough, made remarks that cast their three-year relationship in a negative light.
The new 'Wheel of Fortune' host is now concerned that more of his ex-girlfriends might come forward, potentially airing secrets he has worked hard to keep private, as revealed by Radar Online.
Ryan Seacrest hurt by ex Julianne Hough's relationship shade
Ryan Seacrest, 49, who famously dated Julianne Hough from 2011 to 2013, was left reeling after the 'Dancing with the Stars' co-host recently discussed their relationship, suggesting she felt she had to conform to be the kind of partner he wanted.
Hough, 36, shared that during their time together, she felt compelled to "make herself smaller," hinting that she molded herself to fit his expectations.
In a candid reflection, Hough said, "I had this insecurity... and so I then started playing smaller. So I was malleable to fit into exactly what somebody needed me to be for them to be happy."
Her comments, while intended to reflect her own journey of self-awareness and growth, left Seacrest feeling undermined. According to insiders, he is deeply hurt by her words, which he perceives as an attack on his masculinity and character.
One source revealed, "Ryan's stunned that she would attack his masculinity that way. He feels he's been made to look like a fool and a real jerk."
Seacrest, who has long been known for his private nature when it comes to relationships, is now left questioning why Hough decided to make these revelations public.
Ryan Seacrest worries ex-girlfriends will follow Julianne Hough's example
The media mogul feels blindsided, as he reportedly believed their relationship, while not particularly passionate, was at least built on mutual respect.
"He thought they had a deal to respect each other. Truth is, it wasn’t a flaming romance. What they had was a glorified friendship," an insider explained.
In the wake of Hough's comments, Seacrest is reportedly worried that other ex-girlfriends might follow suit and reveal private details of their relationships.
Seacrest, who is notoriously discreet when it comes to his personal life, is said to value his privacy highly, especially regarding the reasons for his continued single status at 49.
"He can’t understand why she did this to him and thinks she owes him an apology. When Ryan breaks up with someone, the one thing he counts on is discretion. He doesn’t want people scrutinizing why he’s still single at this age. He assumes everyone's laughing at him," a source shared.
Seacrest’s high-profile dating history has always been a topic of interest, but he has managed to keep the details of his relationships largely out of the spotlight. Most recently, he ended a three-year relationship with 26-year-old Aubrey Paige in April 2023.
Seacrest has reportedly asked Hough to refrain from making further comments that could embarrass him. "He's telling Julianne to please stop with this and make this the last time she embarrasses him," a source told Radar Online.
