Nina Dobrev’s latest New York outing has restarted dating chatter after her Shaun White split. The “Vampire Diaries” alum was seen downtown with model Dougie Joseph and later at the Knicks championship parade.
One fan on Instagram called him a “perfect match,” adding fuel to the speculation. The sighting came nine months after Dobrev ended her engagement to White. Her relationship status remains unclear, but the public outing quickly pulled attention.
The actress has sparked fresh speculation months after ending her engagement to Shaun White
As per a Deuxmoi report dated June 21, 2026, Nina Dobrev was spotted in downtown NYC. The outlet said she was later seen at the Knicks parade with model Dougie Joseph. Deuxmoi wrote that the pair appeared “relaxed and close” during the parade. However, it also noted 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.”
Meanwhile, People reported that the first sighting surfaced through Deuxmoi on June 18. The fan-submitted photo showed Dobrev walking in New York City with her dog Maverick. Joseph was first described as a “mystery man” before being identified as a model. A fan wrote, “Respectfully, the hottest man I’ve ever seen.” The same message called him a “perfect match.” Another photo showed Dobrev and Joseph at the Knicks parade.
Still, the timing added more attention because of Dobrev’s recent breakup history. People confirmed in September 2025 that she and Shaun White had ended their engagement. A source said it was “a mutual decision.” The insider added it “wasn’t an easy one,” but came with “love and a deep respect.” After the split, Dobrev shut down Zac Efron rumors and said they were friends. Professionally, the actress has promoted “The Get Out,” opening June 26. She also recently starred in “General Admission,” which premiered at Tribeca.
