“This has all had its amazing glow as I’ve decided this will be my last Olympics,” White said during a press conference on Feb. 5, 2022 (via ESPN). “I’ve given it my all, there have been some ups and downs on the way to get here. And with that, I feel I’ve got stronger and better.” “I’m just so excited about everything,” he added. “[The] Opening Ceremony was incredible. The venue looks incredible. I’m just enjoying every single moment.” He revealed that he arrived at his decision at the end of 2021 after suffering from issues with his ankles, back, and knees, noting, “After the Olympics, I don’t compete much after the Games as there’s so much pressure weighing on you and that relief is warranted. I usually take the season off to get excited again, but this will be my last competition.” One other reason White may be seeking to settle down? He’s madly in love with Nina Dobrev! The “Flying Tomato” and The Vampire Diariesstar are a rock-solid and super-cute couple, and while they both love sharing their PDA on social media, they somehow still manage to fly under the radar. Here’s everything we know about Shaun White and Nina Dobrev, as well as Shaun White’s dating history as a whole. As a bonus, we’ve also included when to watch Shaun White in the Olympics, because it’s your last chance to do it!
Is Shaun White married?
At the time of this writing, White isn’t married, nor has he ever been. He’s currently in a long-term relationship with Dobrev. However, sources close to the couple believe that White may well put a ring on it soon. An insider told Page Six of Dobrev and White, “They are so freaking cute and solid together. I would not be surprised if an engagement happens any day now.” The source added, “They share so many interests, they’re both driven, they’re both into self-healing and well-being. They’re both very spiritual and motivated. They’ve both worked so hard for so many years to make their own careers, so now they’ve decided that any free minute they get, they spend with each other.”
Are Shaun White and Nina Dobrev still together?
Dobrev and White are blissfully happy. White gushed to Us Weeklyin January 2022 that Dobrev has actually been a staple in his preparation for his final run at the Olympics. “She’s just been so incredibly supportive. She’s like, ‘Hey, I’m here to help you … how do I help you?’” he said. “It’s not about her. She’s just been so giving in that sense.” He added that Dobrev has “this overwhelming kindness and care for people … She wants to elevate the people around her. It’s such a beautiful thing, especially in today’s world. … To have that kind of a caring quality still is really special.”
How did Shaun White and Nina Dobrev meet?
Dobrev and White first met back in 2012 at the Teen Choice Awards, where White presented The Vampire Diariescast with a signature surfboard—but it wasn’t until 2019 that they reunited. The pair crossed paths again at a December 2019 Tony Robbinsseminar. White recalled that he didn’t even know Dobrev was famous until they went out to dinner together after the event and fans asked her for autographs, but not him. They began dating quickly after that, and they traveled the world to be together, including spending New Year’s Eve together (though they didn’t reveal that until a year later). One of their first series of dates was during a trip to South Africa, where Dobrev was filming a movie—and that’s when fans of each realized something was up: Dobrev and White each posted photos from the trip, though none together, but eagle-eyed followers quickly realized they were both always in the same place. “That was actually how we kind of started our relationship,” White told Us Weekly. “I was like, ‘All right. Yeah. OK.’ And she [thought], ‘Oh, this guy, he came to play. He’s serious.’ So that’s a thing that we share together. We both enjoy traveling.” He also revealed that the bulk of their early dates were creative or outdoor outings due to the pandemic, including snowboarding and drive-in movies. Cute! White and Dobrev became Instagram official in May 2020 (though he made faceless appearances on her feed prior to that), when Dobrev chopped off some of White’s signature ginger hair for a quarantine cut. White revealed to Us Weekly that he wanted to recreate their first date for their one-year anniversary in late 2021, but everything was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns—but he got the restaurant owner to open the eatery just for them. He said of their anniversary date, “It was actually pretty fun to have a place all to ourselves.”
Who does Shaun White date?
While White is currently in a relationship with Dobrev, he’s been linked to several other famous ladies in the past.
Shaun White and Summer Spiro were rumored to date for several years.
White was rumored to be in a relationship with Westworldactress Summer Spiro from 2004 to 2008, but neither have publicly commented on their alleged coupling.
Shaun White was linked to Lindsay Lohan in 2006.
White revealed that he and Lindsay Lohanhad an outing at a New York City nightclub back in the day. “Her and I ended up meeting up at the famous Bungalow 8. It was a good time,” he said (per Ace Showbiz). “It was a trip. Coming home from Italy, everybody’s been running up to me, saying how proud they are. It’s been crazy and so I had to get some time to have fun.”
Shaun White was spotted out with Elisha Cuthbert.
Elisha Cuthbertand White were spotted together numerous times between 2007 and 2008, according to Us Weekly, though neither ever commented on any potential romance.
Did Shaun White have a love affair with a Love Island host?
White and Love Islandhost Arielle Vandenbergwere linked in 2011 when they were spotted getting close on several occasions, including at Coachella, Us Weeklyreported. Neither has ever spoken publicly about any sort of relationship.
Shaun White and Bar Refaeli dated briefly.
White and model Bar Refaeli (who famously dated Leonardo DiCaprio) were seen smooching at a bar in the Big Apple in 2012, then later watching the London Olympics together—but it appears their romance may have just been a summer fling.
Shaun White and Sarah Barthel dated for years.
White’s longest public relationship so far has been with Phantogram frontwoman Sarah Barthel, who he met in the Big Apple in 2013. “I was in New York, looking to buy an apartment in the city, and met her backstage at Saturday Night Live. She told me to give her a call if I wanted her to show me around. I didn’t want to be in a long-term relationship and wasn’t looking for anything serious, but we started off slowly and became friends,” he recalled to The Sydney Morning Herald in 2019. “Sarah is a genuine and beautiful person. I travel so much and so does she, but we make an effort to keep it together. I’m not in the kids and marriage headspace now, but one day for sure. I have learned how to be a good friend by being with her. All my life it’s been about me and my work and my goals. It’s nice to hear about someone else and what they’re doing.” The couple reportedly broke up later that year, and the below group Instagram snap from Barthel’s feed in 2018 may be the last remaining social media evidence of their relationship.
Shaun White Olympics Schedule for Winter 2022
If you want to watch White in his final go at the Winter Olympics, here’s when to watch him in the 2022 Beijing games. You can tune in to the Olympics on NBC and stream them on Peacock.
Men’s Halfpipe Qualifying: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, 11:35 p.m. ETMen’s Halfpipe Final: Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, 8:30 p.m. ET
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