Ryan Seacrest Clarifies If He’s Really on Tinder After Wheel of Fortune Comment
Ryan Seacrest might never put a ring on it.
In fact, the American Idol host questioned how important engagement rings are these days, considering many couples could use the money they would spend on a ring elsewhere in their lives.
“A lot of couples are saying, ‘Hey, is the engagement ring really worth it?’ What’s the average cost? $10,000?” Ryan said on the April 7 episode of On Air With Ryan Seacrest. “Average cost of an engagement ring in the U.S., $10,000. Think about what you could do with your partner for $10,000.”
The 51-year-old—who split from girlfriend Aubrey Paige in 2024—mused, “How important is the engagement ring?”
He also noted that many couples are starting to think “practically” about the cost, with co-host Sisanie Villaclara explaining that “way back in the day” engagement rings were actually just “simple bands” as opposed to the giant rocks we tend to see now.
So, Ryan sees the benefit of choosing to forgo an expensive ring and instead use that money on vacations or buying a home. And as it happens, he is already planning for a similar experience should he ever pop the question.
“I honestly think—and I’m gonna say this—because when I meet my human, and it’s that time, we’re gonna have experiences together,” he said. “We’re gonna focus on building our bond. Doing things together.”
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“We’re gonna go on adventures together. That’s what we’re gonna think about. We’re not thinking about jewelry,” Ryan continued. “We’re thinking about adventures and building something together, and that’s what we want to do. That should be the priority.”
And while Ryan has yet to propose, the Wheel of Fortune host—who also previously dated Julianne Hough and Shayna Taylor—admitted that he almost did make that kind of commitment.
“I did get close and I didn’t do it,” he told Kelly Ripa during a May 2017 episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan. “It was the right move, but I love the idea [of marriage].”
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As for why he was waiting on getting married?
“I have this thing that I don’t want to screw it up, and a lot of times, they get screwed up,” he explained, adding jokingly, “I figure the longer I wait, the older I’ll be, the closer to death I am—so I can get it in and not screw it up.”
While Ryan might not opt for engagement bling, keep reading for a look at the eye-popping rings that other celebrities have rocked.
Megan Fox
In January 2022, Machine Gun Kelly asked the Transformers alum to marry him with with a ring from Stephen Webster featuring a pear-shaped 18-carat diamond and Colombian emerald.
According to MGK, the unique piece can actually “come apart to make two rings,” with the bands made of “thorns” so that “if she tries to take it off, it hurts.”
He and Megan broke up in late 2024, shortly after the actress announced her pregnancy.
Courtney Stodden
In May 2021, Courtney flashed their massive diamond engagement ring from Chris Sheng on Instagram, writing, “I said yes …OH and the ring made me gag it’s so beautiful.”
The couple split in 2023.
Raquel Leviss
The Vanderpump Rules star showed off her massive diamond engagement ring after James Kennedy popped the big question at a Coachella-themed proposal in May 2021.
They broke up in December 2021, with Raquel making headlines in 2023 for her affair with Tom Sandoval, who had been in a long-term relationship with Ariana Madix.
Bella Thorne
Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo proposed to the former Disney star in 2021 after two years of dating. However, they split in 2022.
Jenni “JWoww” Farley
Despite a previous breakup, it seems like the Jersey Shore star and her boo Zack Clayton Carpinello are ready for forever. JWoww shared the engagement news with a 2021 Instagram post captioned, “On 2.27 I said yes on the top of the Empire State Building.”
Ariana Grande
In 2020, the pop star showed off her massive diamond ring from Dalton Gomez. The couple split in 2023.
Gwen Stefani
Blake Shelton proposed to the “Hollaback Girl” singer in Oklahoma in 2020 after nearly five years of dating. They tied the knot in the summer of 2021.
Kelly Dodd
The Real Housewives of Orange County star received an epic proposal from Fox News reporter Rick Leventhal in 2019.
“Kelly’s glamorous ring features an estimated 10-12 carat pear shaped diamond surrounded by a halo of diamonds in a white gold or platinum diamond accented setting,” Kathryn Money, VP of Strategy & Merchandising for Brilliant Earth, told E! News at the time.
The couple are now married.
Lamar Odom
The former NBA player proposed to Sabrina Parr with a special ring in 2019.
“Sabrina’s eye-catching new engagement ring features a pear-shaped cluster with a halo atop round and baguette side stones,” jewelry and style expert Lauren McCawley shared with E! News at the time.
However, the duo broke up in 2020.
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Sarah Hyland
Bachelor Nation’s Wells Adams proposed to the Modern Family actress in July 2019 and posted a video on Instagram showing the adorable moment.
They tied the knot in a star-studded wedding in the summer of 2022.
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Javi Marroquin
The Teen Mom 2 star announced his engagement to girlfriend Lauren Comeau in June 2019. He proposed again in October 2023.
Lauren Bushnell
The Bachelor alum and country music star Chris Lane got engaged in June 2019, about seven months after taking their relationship public. They are now married.
Raven Gates
In a Bachelor Nation success story, the Bachelor in Paradise winner and Adam Gottschalk got engaged in May 2019. The pair tied the knot in 2021.
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Scarlett Johansson
E! News confirmed in May 2019 the Hollywood actress and Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost got engaged after two years together. They said “I do” in a private 2020 ceremony.
Melissa Benoist
The Supergirl star and her costar Chris Wood revealed their engagement in February 2019 with this adorable photo. They exchanged vows later that year.
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Hilary Duff
Matthew Koma proposed to the Lizzie McGuire alum in New York City in May 2019. Hilary posted this photo debuting her engagement ring. They said “I do” in December of that year.
Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas‘ engagement ring for the actress is absolutely stunning. Priyanka posted this photo in August 2018 following her engagement saying “Taken.. With all my heart and soul.” They wed later that year.
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Jennifer Lawrence
The actress looked stunning showing off her simple yet stylish ring from art dealer Cooke Maroney during Paris Fashion Week. They tied the knot in 2019.
Stella Maeve
The Magicians star announced her engagement to actor Benjamin Wadsworth with this adorable picture in 2019. The two met at Comic-Con.
Jennifer Lopez
Wow! Alex Rodriguez did a great job picking out a stunning ring for the actress and singer and proposed to her on vacation in 2019. However, they called off their engagement in 2021.
Katherine Schwarzenegger
You can spot this ring from miles away! Lovebirds Chris Pratt and his now wife posted this sweet photo on Instagram in 2019. “My sweet love,” she wrote. “Wouldn’t want to live this life with anyone but you.”
Katy Perry
We would expect nothing less for the “California Gurls” singer. Orlando Bloom proposed to his girlfriend with this unique ring just after Valentine’s Day in 2019.
Karlie Kloss
The model showed off her huge diamond ring on her Instagram Story following her engagement to longtime boyfriend Josh Kushner. The ring is estimated to cost between $200,000 and $500,000.
The two tied the knot months after getting engaged in 2018.
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Debby Ryan
The former Disney Channel star’s beau Josh Dun proposed to her with this massive diamond engagement ring in New Zealand on Dec. 23, 2018. They marked the beginning of 2020 with a New Year’s Eve wedding.
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Katharine McPhee
Three weeks after David Foster got down on one knee on an Italian mountaintop in 2018, the Smash actress shared a photo of her new bling on Instagram.
The star lost her father soon after the engagement and wrote in the bittersweet post, “My love wisely said to me the other day that ‘death is the only thing that is 100 percent inevitable and the thing we are least prepared for.’ So today we’re celebrating life and not forgetting love.”
Foster and McPhee became husband and wife in 2019.
Emily Ratajkowski
The model posted a selfie with her diamond sparkler and gold engagement band in July 2018. The model married Sebastian Bear-McClard in a secret NYC courthouse ceremony in February of that year. However, they broke up in 2022.
Becky Dalton
Dancing with the Stars alum James Hinchcliffe got down on one knee for his Total Frat Movie sweetheart on July 23, 2018. The My Babysitter’s a Vampire star posted a pic of the bling on Instagram joking, “Just got served a life sentence #BeckyGetsHinched.”
Meghan Trainor
On the “No Excuses” singer’s 24th birthday, Spy Kids star Daryl Sabara proposed with a round diamond set on a diamond band that the two had previously picked out together. Trainor posted a video of the surreal proposal on Instagram writing, “He proposed to me under a tunnel of beautiful Christmas lights and surprised me with my family and friends. I’m still in shock. I’ve never been this happy!” They tied the knot in 2018.
Keleigh Sperry
During a 2017 safari in Africa, Miles Teller proposed to the model with a dazzling square-shaped diamond stunner. After the proposal, the lovebirds enjoyed champagne while on a morning game drive and spent the night in the Metsi Presidential Suite. They wed in 2019.
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Cardi B
In October 2017, Offset proposed to the “I Like It” rapper in front of a sold-out crowd at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia. The 8-carat pear-shaped halo diamond ring is worth over half a million dollars. Talk about bling! Cardi and the Migos member later secretley wed.
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