Who has Paula Abdul dated? Let's take a look at the former 'American Idol' judge's romantic history — which includes this famous actor and a married man!
The dating life of Paula Abdul has been a hot topic over the years – as the 60-year-old has managed to remain in the spotlight since the release of her debut album in 1988.
Paula was also a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2009, instantly becoming a fan-favorite, and sparking dating rumors with fellow judge Simon Cowell.
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Despite sharing a kiss, Paula and Simon were never official, but that doesn't mean that Paula does not have her share of famous exes!
So, who is the former Los Angeles cheerleader dating now? Let’s take a deep dive into Paula Abdul’s dating history.
She was most recently linked to her on-again, off-again boyfriend, JT Torregiani.
Paula and JT Torregiani dated for the first time in 2007, though they did not work out this time around. After JT went on to date Dancing With the Stars pro-dancer Cheryl Burke for a bit in 2014, the duo rekindled their romance at the end of 2020.
"She is more nurturing than most women I know, let alone women I have dated. She has such a big heart and even with her crazy work schedule, she always makes time for me," JT previously gushed to OK! Magazine about Paula.
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Paula was also linked to actor Dane DiLiegro in 2022,
Dane and Paula sent the rumor mill into overdrive after the Prey premiere in August 2022 after it was alleged the two were “all over each other.” However, Dane took to Instagram stories to clarify his relationship status, writing, "I'm also not dating anybody so whatever is being put out there is fraud info."
