Ryan Seacrest Allegedly Back With Shayna Taylor After Summer Fling With Model Larissa Schot
Who knew that Ryan Seacrest's love life would become an "American Idol"-like competition?
Instagram We'd never thought we'd live to see the day when Ryan Seacrest's love life is messier than an episode of Love And Hip-Hop, but here we are today. Recently, it was revealed that the American Idol host had a new lady in his life, but around the same time, it was also revealed that he's looking to get back together with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Shayna Taylor. Who is Larissa Schot, and will she succeed in winning Ryan Seacrest's heart?
Here's what we know about this latest development in Ryan Seacrest's interesting — and messy! — love life.
1. Larissa Schot is best known for her work on America's Next Top Model.
According to Page Six, the 24-year-old is 20 years younger than Seacrest, which means they clearly have a lot in common. (Yikes.) Best known for being featured on America's Next Top Model, Larissa Schot was first rumored to be linked to Ryan Seacrest when the paparazzi just so happened to take a picture of the two of them sharing a kiss in the South of France. How serendipitous!
2. She is not the first model he's been linked to.
According to Closer Weekly, Ryan Seacrest's dating roster reads like a model agency's roll call list. In addition to dating Larissa, Seacrest was linked to Shana Wall (who was on The Amazing Race), Dominique Piek, former Miss USA Tara Conner, Playboy model Sara Jean Underwood, and even had a brief fling with Teri Hatcher and Sheryl Crow! His best-known relationships, however, were with Dancing With The Stars alum Julianne Hough and model Shayna Terese Taylor.
3. Is Ryan Seacrest trying to get back with Shayna Terese Taylor?
When you're with someone for a long time — even if that relationship is on-again, off-again — you develop an affection for one another. And by all accounts, even though Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Terese Taylor are the very definitions of an on-again, off-again couple, they still have an obvious affection for one another. Their last breakup was two months ago and if you believe the latest rumors, they're looking to get back together very soon.
"The perpetual bachelor is so determined to be a better man that he’s in therapy and back together with Shayna Taylor, according to a source. “Ryan and Shayna are back on,” revealed the informant, adding that this time it’s on her terms. “Ryan is trying to win her back for good and going to great lengths to better himself personally. That means, he’s even told her he’s going to therapy to understand what makes him tick.” The on-again romance comes just after the American Idol host, 44, was spotted cavorting with three mystery girls in less than a month!" reported Radar Online.
4. Shayna still thinks highly of Ryan.
According to People Magazine, even though Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Therese Taylor are no longer together, the model still thinks very highly of the On Air With Ryan Seacrest host, calling him her "best friend" and someone she has a deep affection for.
5. When Shayna Taylor and Ryan Seacrest broke up, she took a long vacation to get over her heartbreak.
Us Weekly was the first to break the report that Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Taylor were no longer together, and the outlet reported that to get over her heartbreak, Taylor took a long vacation in Mexico with her girls. "Sometimes life hits you hard," she told the outlet.