Nina Dobrev, of The Vampire Diaries fame, and Olympic snowboarder started dating in 2019. After being together for nearly five years, Shaun proposed to the actress in October 2024, and she accepted. However, recent reports suggest that Nina and Shaun have broken up and called off their engagement. Here’s what we know about the split and their relationship.
Nina Dobrev and fiance, Shaun White, have reportedly broken up after being together for five years
As per a report by People, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, who got engaged in October 2024, have ended their engagement and decided to go their separate ways. Though neither of the parties involved has commented on this alleged split yet, a source close to the duo revealed to the portal that it was ‘a mutual decision’. The source was quoted as saying:
“It was a mutual decision, and wasn’t an easy one, but it was made with love and a deep respect for one another.”
Nina Dobrev was seen without her engagement ring, unpinned the announcement post as well
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White were last seen together on August 31, 2025. The paparazzi snapped the couple holding hands and walking around Los Angeles. However, when Nina made her red carpet appearance on September 7, 2025, for the Eternity premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, people noted the absence of her engagement ring on her finger. She has also unpinned the Instagram post announcing her engagement to Shaun.
Netizens react to Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s reported split
Since barely a week ago, Nina and Shaun were seen holding hands, people are still shocked at the alleged breakup. Netizens have expressed their surprise at this and flooded the comment section of a post announcing their split on Instagram. One Insta user wrote, “Stop no. I saw the pics quick and I hoped them being in a headline together was good news.” Another user commented, “Oh no. Thought they were so cute”. A third Insta user penned, “They haven’t even been engaged for a year omg what does cold feet make people do”. A fourth commentor wrote, “What?!? They were hopelessly in love!!! No!!”.
As Nina and Shaun were quite open about their relationship and frequently posted about each other, this alleged break-up news has taken everyone by surprise. Many netizens have exclaimed that the two looked ‘hopelessly in love with each other’. What’s even more shocking is that Nina had posted a photo of Shaun and her from their trip to Greece together as recently as the first week of September 2025. Hence, many fans are speculating that something unexpected might have happened between the two in those few days. However, with no official statement from Nina Dobrev or Shaun White on the alleged break-up, more information and an official confirmation are still awaited.
What are your thoughts on Nina Dobrev reportedly splitting up from her fiance, Shaun White, after five years of dating? Let us know.
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