Shaun White's ex-fiancée Nina Dobrev was spotted with model Dougie Joseph in New York City, sparking dating speculation.
What happened?
Dobrev and Joseph were seen downtown and later at the Knicks championship parade, with a fan calling him a "perfect match" on Instagram.
Why it matters for Shaun White
The sighting came nine months after Dobrev ended her engagement to Shaun White, with People confirming the split in September 2025.
Dobrev and White's breakup was reported as a "mutual decision" by a source, who added it "wasn't an easy one" but came with "love and a deep respect".
What comes next?
Dobrev has been promoting her latest film "The Get Out", set to open on June 26, and recently starred in "General Admission", which premiered at Tribeca.
On June 18, a fan-submitted photo showed Dobrev walking in New York City with her dog Maverick and Joseph, who was initially described as a "mystery man" before being identified as a model.
A fan wrote, "Respectfully, the hottest man I’ve ever seen" and called him a "perfect match" for Dobrev.
The timing of the sighting added attention due to Dobrev's recent breakup history, with the public outing quickly pulling attention.
As per a Deuxmoi report dated June 21, 2026, Dobrev and Joseph appeared "relaxed and close" during the parade, but there was "no official word" on the nature of the outing.
The post framed the sighting as either "a new chapter" or "just a casual outing", leaving Dobrev's relationship status unclear.
Dobrev shut down Zac Efron rumors after her split from Shaun White, saying they were friends.
The actress's latest outing has restarted dating chatter, with fans eagerly awaiting her next move.
On June 21, 2026, Deuxmoi reported that Dobrev and Joseph were spotted together, sparking fresh speculation about her love life.