Paige DeSorbo addressed engagement rumors on Friday’s‘Giggly Squad’podcast episode, clarifying that she’s not engaged to boyfriend Joe D’Amelio. The speculation started when her cohost Hannah Berner posted a screenshot from a FaceTime call where Paige appeared to be laughing, prompting social media to jump to conclusions about potential engagement news. The timing created a perfect storm of chaos: Paige’s brother Gary was actually the one who got engaged during their summer family vacation, but the false rumors about Paige overshadowed his big moment and left their mom fielding confused congratulations texts from friends and family.
The Summer House alum has been intentional about keeping her relationship with D’Amelio, a sports marketing executive, private since they started dating in mid-2025. This approach marks a significant shift from her previous reality TV years when her relationship with Craig Conover was constantly in the public eye. Paige emphasized in earlier interviews that she’s at a different place in her life now, being more selective and thoughtful about who she’s with. She described her current relationship as“really fun”and“very relaxing,”appreciating D’Amelio’s quiet, low-key demeanor.
Paige left Summer House in 2025 after six seasons on the Bravo series, signaling a broader move toward privacy and life beyond reality television. Her handling of the engagement rumors with humor and directness on her podcast shows a more grounded approach to celebrity culture and the rumor mill. The whole situation serves as a reminder of how quickly social media can misinterpret innocent moments and create narratives out of thin air. Have you ever been caught up in false social media rumors? Drop your stories in the comments below.
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