Former Home and Away actor Dan Ewing has firmly shut down speculation that he has moved on with a new partner, following months of intense rumours about the status of his relationship with fiancée Katrina Risteska.
Denial of New Romance
The soap star, 40, directly addressed the gossip on Sunday when approached by the Daily Mail. He denied claims that he has found a new love interest, despite ongoing speculation about his personal life. This public statement comes approximately six months after whispers of a potential separation from Risteska first began to circulate.
The Source of the Split Speculation
Rumours of a rift initially emerged in June, when a source revealed to Daily Mail Australia that Katrina, who shares a two-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Catherine, with Ewing, may have moved out of the family home they purchased together. The couple owns a property in Lota, Queensland, a gated community in Brisbane's outer eastern suburbs.
Further fuel was added to the fire in April, when Katrina appeared to be residing at a different house in a sponsored video she shared online. Perhaps most tellingly, the couple, who became engaged in 2021, have stopped posting about each other on their respective social media accounts throughout 2024.
The actor's last prominent tribute to Katrina was on Mother's Day last year, when he shared a sweet image of her on his Instagram page. Notably, the pair still follow each other on the platform.
A Dramatic Personal Transformation
Amid the relationship speculation, Ewing has been open about a significant personal journey. He recently shared a shocking before-and-after post to mark his 40th birthday, detailing a dramatic physical transformation and a battle with alcohol.
He posted two contrasting shirtless selfies taken a year apart. The first, showing a bloated stomach, was captioned with a raw admission: "A depressed alcoholic. Crushed by internal trauma. Existing, not living." The second photo, taken a year later, showed a markedly more muscular and upbeat Ewing.
The actor has spoken candidly about 'hitting absolute rock bottom' near the end of 2024, which prompted this profound lifestyle change. While he navigates his personal health and wellbeing, the status of his engagement to Katrina Risteska remains a private matter, despite his clear denial of having entered a new relationship.
