"I Am So Lonely": Ryan Seacrest Jokes About Joining Tinder on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Ryan Seacrest jokes about being "lonely" and using Tinder on a recent Wheel of Fortune episode, two years after his breakup with Aubrey Paige.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 10:24 AM EDT

Source: Page Six

A Quip on the Stage

The moment occurred as Seacrest and White discussed the romantic theme of the week. White, who married longtime partner John Donaldson in January, promised Seacrest that love would be in the air for him soon. Seacrest, ever the professional wit, responded:

"And I’ll be on Tinder tonight, so I can find it."

Later in the episode, while hosting three competing couples, Seacrest leaned into the humor of his single status. "I am so lonely up here," he joked, highlighting that he was the only person on stage without a partner.

Two Years of the Single Life

Seacrest has seemingly been unattached since his April 2024 split from model Aubrey Paige. The pair dated for three years and were known for keeping a relatively low profile, though Paige famously praised Seacrest as "inspiring" during his final days on Live with Kelly and Ryan in 2023. Since the breakup, which insiders described as mutual and friendly, Seacrest has focused heavily on his new role as the face of Wheel of Fortune following Pat Sajak's retirement.