Country music star Maren Morris is embracing a new love with reality TV heartthrob Justin Assada.
An anonymous source exclusively confirmed the news of Morris and Assada’s budding romance to PEOPLE magazine on September 2, 2024. However, the source declined to provide further details about the couple’s relationship.
The confirmation of the new couple came just days after the Surviving Paradise star posted a suspicious photo on his Instagram Story featuring Maren. This Instagram story was the first to spark rumors of a potential romance between the two.
In the snap, Justin appeared to be on a potential dinner date with the singer. He wrote in the caption,
“Scary movies + Sushi 😫”.
Justin Assada Subtly Hints At Date Night With Maren Morris
In July 2024, while appearing on an episode of the podcast Boyfriend Material, Assada dropped hints about dating a high-profile singer. Discussing his love life and the challenges of dating in a big city like Los Angeles, the reality TV star shared,
“There’s these people that I used to watch on TV or like, listen to their music growing up, not to sound too conceited, but they’re in my DMs… I’m going on a pretty crazy date with someone that’s like, it blows my mind… I’m just exploring the field and kind of just navigating it”.
Around the same time, the I Hope I Never Fall In Love singer shared her desire to date casually and explore new relationships following her divorce. In a video clip posted to Instagram in July 2024, she expressed her openness to embrace ‘situationships’ and enjoy this new phase of her life.
Maren Morris was married to singer Ryan Hurd for five years, from 2018 to 2023. The former couple separated and filed for divorce in October 2023. Their divorce was finalized in January 2024.
Fans Have A Mixed Reaction To Maren And Justin Dating
Morris and Assada’s dating news has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Some have expressed support for their relationship, while others have voiced their harsh criticism. Some negative comments read,
“Don’t fit together at all”.
“I love Maren, but she could do way better”.
Whereas, some well-wishing fans expressed their admiration for the couple’s romance. It read,
“Perfect Match made for each other”.
“A match made in heaven! Maren Morris and Justin Assada’s relationship is the perfect blend of music and reality TV”.
Despite the mounting speculation, neither Maren Morris nor Justin Assada has publicly addressed the dating rumors. Only time will tell how this new romance unfolds, but one thing’s for sure: Maren is ready for a fresh start.