Olympic champion Shaun White has broken his silence regarding the status of his high-profile romance with The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev, following intense speculation about their relationship after she posted a telling bikini photograph from Hawaii.
The Cryptic Snap That Started It All
The drama unfolded when Dobrev, 35, shared a stunning solo image on Instagram showing her posing in a vibrant orange bikini against a breathtaking Hawaiian backdrop. While the picture itself captured the actress in good spirits, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed something significant was missing - any trace of her three-time Olympic gold medalist boyfriend, Shaun White.
The absence of the snowboarding legend from her social media posts, combined with the solo nature of her tropical getaway, immediately set alarm bells ringing among their combined fanbase.
White's Telling Response to Relationship Inquiries
When approached by Daily Mail.com for comment, White, 38, offered a carefully worded statement that did little to quell the breakup rumours. "They are not together," a representative for the athlete confirmed, though no further details about the circumstances or timing of the apparent split were provided.
The couple, who had been dating since early 2020, had previously been quite open about their relationship, frequently sharing loved-up photos together and making numerous public appearances as a pair.
A Relationship Timeline
The celebrity pair first sparked romance rumours in April 2020 when they were spotted enjoying a beach day together in Malibu. Their relationship quickly blossomed during the pandemic lockdowns, with both frequently posting about their time together.
- April 2020: First spotted together in Malibu
- June 2020: Made their red carpet debut as a couple
- 2021-2023: Frequently shared relationship milestones on social media
- 2024: Apparent relationship troubles emerge
Social Media Clues and Fan Reactions
Fans have been meticulously analysing both stars' social media activity for clues about their relationship status. Dobrev's recent posts have focused heavily on her girlfriends and solo adventures, while White's content has centred on his business ventures and snowboarding career.
"I had a feeling something was off when I noticed they hadn't liked each other's posts in weeks," commented one observant fan on social media. Another added, "They seemed so perfect together - this is truly heartbreaking news."
Neither Dobrev nor White has directly addressed the split on their personal social media accounts, leaving fans to piece together the situation from their recent online behaviour and the confirmed statement from White's representative.
