TODAY’S PAPER | September 23, 2025 | EPAPER

The truth about Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s shocking breakup

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White split after five years; rumours swirl of family pressures, counselling and infidelity.


Pop Culture & Art September 23, 2025 1 min read
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Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s engagement has come to an end, with reports confirming that the pair have officially broken things off after five years together. While initial coverage described the split as amicable and rooted in different life timelines, online chatter has added layers of speculation that are now dominating the conversation.

Nina, 36, was ready to settle down, marry and begin a family. Shaun, however, was said to be less certain about the timing, creating tension between their long-term plans. Friends described the separation as mutual, though deeply painful, and the couple is said to still have respect for one another.

Beyond that, social media gossip has taken on a life of its own. The couple had allegedly been in couples counselling for some time, with sources claiming their relationship had been “off and on” behind the scenes. Fans have also repeated speculation that Nina pushed for firmer wedding plans, while Shaun hesitated even to choose a date. None of these claims have been confirmed by the couple or their representatives.

Perhaps the most controversial rumour comes from online whispers tying Shaun to fellow Olympian Eileen Gu, with suggestions of cheating. At present, there is no evidence from credible outlets to support these allegations, and neither party has addressed them publicly. Still, the narrative has fuelled a wave of online debate, with some fans openly criticising White while others insist the breakup is being sensationalised by gossip pages.

Nina herself has not commented directly on the rumours but has returned to social media, sharing more personal and emotional posts, including moments with family. The contrast between her public presence and the speculative frenzy online highlights the gap between what is known and what remains gossip.

As it stands, the only confirmed details are that Nina wanted to take the next steps into marriage and family life, while Shaun was not fully aligned. Whether the wilder claims carry any truth may never be revealed, but for now, fans continue to dissect every detail of the breakup.

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